Two Regency painted work boxes first quarter 19th century

in the form of a house, the hinged pitched roof form top centered by a chimney flanked by a pair of dormers to the front and with a single dormer to the back and opening to a compartmentalized tray lifting to reveal a deep well; the whole painted with windows, trees and a male figure at a door looking at a cat in a window all in trompe l'oeil; the other in the form of a house, the hinged pitched roof top centered by a chimney flanked by a pair of dormers and opening to a compartmentalized tray lifting to reveal a deep well, the whole decorated with windows and a door in trompe l'oeil.

The smaller: Sotheby's London, November 15, 1991, lot 19

Smaller one: height 5 1/2 in.; width 7 1/4 in.; depth 5 1/4 in. (14 cm; 18.4 cm; 13.3 cm) Overall fair condition; some chips and losses to painted surface, though the painted surface is stable; some rubbing and wear in places and with some minor old worm damage. lock plate lacking; and chips and wear around key hole; overall with some old marks, nicks and scratches and with rubbing and wear. The larger one in overall good restored condition; the roof appears to have some inpainting; the body with some chips and losses to the painted surface particularly to the front and corners; some old marks, scratches, marks and nicks.
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.