- 1434
A MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID BLACK LACQUER BOX AND COVER QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- variously colored abalone, lmother of pearl, lacquered wood
of circular form with straight sides and beaded top edge encircling an inlaid scene of a fisherman seated in a boat on rippling waters, the interior of the cover with inlaid inscription and signed Qianli with a square seal (2)
Literature
Jingpei Fang, Treasures of the Chinese Scholar, New York, 1997, pl. 148.
Jingpei Fang, Symbols and Rebuses in Chinese Art, Berkeley, 2004, pl. 79B.
Jingpei Fang, Symbols and Rebuses in Chinese Art, Berkeley, 2004, pl. 79B.
Condition
With small losses and flakes to the mother of pearl inlay. Cracks visible to the ridged rim of the cover, with glue visible to the interior suggesting the inlaid panel has been either consolidated or later added. Cracks to lacquer throughout.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.