TWO CHINESE CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER BOXES AND COVERS, QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY |

comprising: one quatrefoil box and cover, the top of the cover deftly carved in high relief with boys playing blind man's bluff in a garden amidst plantain and pine trees, the sides carved with diaper pattern, the interiors and base lacquered black; and a box and cover of six-lobed section, the top of the cover carved with boys playing musical instruments in a balustraded garden, the sides carved with diaper pattern, the interiors and base lacquered black. 4 pieces.

Both boxes and covers all with expected age cracks (with associated small losses and consolidation), small chips to the rims, wear to the bases, and possible re-touching to the interiors. The six-lobed box with extensive losses to the rim (largest 1.4 x 2.3 cm, with an associated crack).
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.