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A PAIR OF CINNABAR LACQUER RECTANGULAR TRAYS QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- lacquer on wood
each with shallow rounded sides rising from a flat base supported on four short rectangular feet, finely carved to the interior with cherry blossoms on a wave ground within a key-fret band, the cavetto with four cusped panels enclosing foliate diaper divided by a bat at each corner, all reserved on a wan-diaper ground, the exterior with foliate diaper, the base lacquered black
Condition
The rims of both trays with areas of re-lacquer. There are general small chips and losses to the lacquer, particularly around the extremities. The largest area measuring 0.4x0.5cm on the prunus petal on one tray. There are minor age cracks. The actual colours are of a brighter 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."
Catalogue Note
For a lacquer box decorated with the same design, see The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Lacquer Wares of the Qing Dynasty, Beijing, 2006, pl. 14.