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An Anglo-Indian Japanned and penwork rectangular casket, Kashmir, mid-19th century
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Hardwood, lacquer
- 17.5cm. high, 43cm wide, 28cm deep; 7in., 1ft. 5in., 11in.
decorated with gilt flowers and foliage on a black ground
Condition
A charming box in overall reasonable 'country house' condition. The japanned surface with typical craquelure and minor chips and loses to consistent with age and use.
"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
Dalhousie was keenly (and perhaps proudly) aware of the quality and regional diversity in Indian handicrafts. Gulab Singh (1792–1857) the first Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir sent items for the Great Exhibition in 1850. Dalhousie writes ‘Golab Singh is sending some beautiful Cashmeree products to the Exhibition – being at the same time gifts for the Queen’ (J. G. A. Baird, Private Letters of the Marquess of Dalhousie, Edinburgh & London, 1910, p.137).
In January 1851 Dalhousie writes of a meeting with Gulab Singh ‘Our visits were mutually satisfactory, and infernally civil – the presents on both sides really rich’ (op. cit. p.150)
In January 1851 Dalhousie writes of a meeting with Gulab Singh ‘Our visits were mutually satisfactory, and infernally civil – the presents on both sides really rich’ (op. cit. p.150)