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A FINELY CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER 'DRAGON FISH' BOX AND COVER QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- lacquer
the ruyi-shaped cover finely and deeply carved to the top with four carp leaping out of tumultuous swirling waves, the sides of the cover and box carved with floret diaper, the interior and base lacquered black
Provenance
Spink & Son Ltd., London (according to label).
Condition
The rims of the box and the cover with extensive chips/losses, revealing the base of the lacquer. There are other minor chips elsewhere across the extremities of the carving. There are sympathetic areas of re-lacquer, including the upper and lower edges of the box and cover. Minor age cracks running vertically down the rims. The colour of the lacquer is of a slightly richer red tone compared to the catalogue illustration.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."