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A graduated set of five Chinese export leather and brass trunks early 19th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- the largest 48cm. high, 108cm. wide, 54cm. deep, the smallest 20cm. high, 51cm. wide, 26cm. deep; 1ft. 7in., 3ft. 6 ½ in., 1ft. 9 ¼ in. and 8in., 1ft. 8in., 10 ¼ in.
each of rectangular form with a hinged top revealing a lined interior, the sides with brass carrying handles and applied throughout with brass nailed decoration and brass borders with camphor-wood carcasses
Condition
measurements of the middle three trunks:
42cm. high, 92cm. wide, 46cm. deep; 1ft. 4 ½ in., 3ft. 1ft. 6in.
33cm. high, 79cm., 39cm.; 1ft. 1in., 2ft. 7in., 1ft. 3 ½ in.
26cm. high, 64cm. wide, 32cm. deep; 10 ¼ in., 2ft. 1 ¼ in., 1ft. ½ in.
Overall well preserved condition in the context of age. However the leather is lifting in places. Some inevitable perishing to leather. Some minor restorations to leather. General wear to finish with old marks and stains. A rare and attractive set.
For further information on this Lot, please contact the English Furniture Department on 00 44 (0) 207 293-5470.
"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
Similar decorated trunks are illustrated in Carl L Crossman, The Decorative Arts of The China Trade, 1997, pl.94, p.245.