A FAMILLE-ROSE BOX AND COVER MARK AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG

the straight-sided square box supported at the corners on four bracket feet, finely and brightly enamelled to each face with antiques reserved on a white ground, the top of the cover with a moulded square panel enclosing antiques and encircled on the edge and sides by the bajixiang emblems, the base inscribed with the six-character mark in underglaze blue

There are small areas of touch-ups to the corners and edges of both the box and the cover, including three restored flakes to the upper corners of the cover, one adjacent to a short polished section. The enamels have been generally well preserved with only some minor rubbing.
"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."