Lot 1275
  • 1275

A 'HUANGHUALI' BOX AND COVER IN THE FORM OF A GNARLED PINE TREE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY |

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • Length 3 1/8  in., 7.9 cm
(2)

Provenance

Jean-Pierre Dubosc, Kamakura, 17th March 1986.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 986.

Condition

The cover is in overall good condition, with only an approx. 1.5-cm fine crack to the interior. The box has an approx. 3-cm oval fill to the interior and an approx. 1-cm rectangular fill to the exterior. Please note that this lot includes a stand, frame or other component made from a type of Chinese hardwood, which, if exported, will require a CITES permit to leave the United States.
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.