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A Gold lacquer box and cover with an interior tray, depicting views of Tokaido Stations 19th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
of rounded rectangular shape, decorated in gold and silver hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, kirigane, hirame and kimpun and gold foil on a kin-ji ground depicting the stations of the Tokaido Road, each identified by a gold foil cartouche including Akasaka, Mitsuke, Odawara, Hamamatsu and Kameyama, the cover with a scene of Mount Fuji and the Nihonbashi bridge with daimyo (lord) procession, the interior tray depicting continuous scenes of mountains, bridge, cherry trees and pine with travelers, all on a kin-ji (gold) ground
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 6th November 1980, lot 203A.
Condition
Some kirigane missing on the lid and a few scratches to the upper rim of the tray. The rise of the box has two minor chips and many of rectangular gold foil bearing the names of the station are missing.
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.