- 1062
A Chinese Export brass mounted lacquer chest, early 19th century
Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Timber, giltwood, lacquer
- the chest on stand 77cm. high, 125.5cm wide, 58cm. deep; 2ft. 6½in., 4ft. 1¼in., 1ft.11in. The low table 44cm. high, 75cm. wide, 43cm. deep; 1ft. 5½in., 2ft. 5½in., 1ft. 5in.
on a George II style carved giltwood stand, together with a low table incorporating a Chinese lacquer panel, Qing Dynasty (2)
Condition
A highly decorative group of Chinese Export lacquer pieces in overall reasonable conserved condition.
The lacquer surface of the chest with losses to raised areas and generally with typical craquelure, old marks, chips and scratches, notably to the top, consistent with age and use. Colour of top faded when compared to sides. There are some small surface age cracks to the panels, notably to the top. Brass mounts tarnished and with rubbing to gilding in areas. Some re-touching to the lacquer and painted surface. The stand re-gilt with minor chips and scratches.
The modern table incorporating a Chinese lacquer panel, again with losses to raised areas and generally with typical craquelure, old marks, chips, scratches and age cracks consistent with age and use. Decoration refreshed in areas.
"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."