A FINE PAIR OF HEXAGONAL CINNABAR LACQUER BOXES QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

each box with straight-sides and indented corners rising from an angled base and short straight foot, the stepped cover carved with a hexgaonal panel enclosing warriors in a fenced garden under pine and wutong, all within key-fret bands reserved on a diaper ground to the cover and box, the inetrior and base lacquered black, wood stands

This fine pair of boxes and covers are in very good overall condition with the exception of light re-freshing to the red lacquer on a 3cm., wide section of the edge of the rim on one cover, minor loss to two of the 'targets' in the central panel of the same cover, minor loss to the flowers on the ridge above the rockwork on the central panel of the other cover, light age cracks and crazing to the black lacquer on the interior and exterior of one box, possible re-freshing to the black lacquer interior of the other box and cover and the one cover.
"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."