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AN INLAID LACQUER 'BOYS' TABLE CABINET QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- lacquer
- 38.5 by 37.7 by 28.6 cm, 15 1/8 by 14 7/8 by 11 1/4 in.
elaborately inlaid with an array of hardstones including mother-of-pearl, soapstone and lacquered wood against a lacquered ground, the front decorated with four boys at play and a pair of archaistic phoenix, set with a foliate lock plate and a ruyi-shaped hasp above the door pulls, the sides embellished with branches of flowers and fruits and flanked by angular handles, the interior comprising a tray atop four fitted drawers, the corners with ruyi-shaped metal reinforcements
Condition
There is typical wear and tear to the cabinet, which has been used in a domestic setting. There are age cracks, bruising to the underside and small areas of retouching, especially to the corners and other fragile extremities. General flaking to the lacquer.
"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
See a pair of similar lacquer chests from E&J Frankel, Ltd., featured in their exhibition, Hold Everything: Treasure Boxes in the Qianlong Manner, New York, 1996, cat. no. 17.