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Two Anglo-Indian gilt decorated white ground japanned boxes, Bareilly, mid-19th century
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Hardwood, lacquer
- larger 15.5cm. high, 39.5cm. wide, 24cm. deep;, by 6in., 1ft. 3 1/2 in., 9 1/2 in. smaller 10.5cm. high, 33cm. wide, 17cm. deep; 4 1/4 in., 1ft. 1in., 6 3/4 in.
decorated with Chinoiserie motifs, with cream painted interiors
Condition
Lovely quality and generally in good order. Minor chips to edges. Some natural discolouration and surface cracqulure.. Some ingrained dirt. Some minor Chips to japanning.
"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
Overtly influenced by Chinese export furniture, these boxes are typical of the painted and varnished pieces that were produced in the North Indian city of Bareilly during the 19th century. Usually decorated in black and gold, the ivory ground of the current lot is uncommon. For a related chest-on-stand in the Indian Museum, Kolkata, see Amin Jaffer, Furniture from British India and Ceylon, London, 2001, p. 270, fig. 96.