Grande boîte couverte en laque rouge sculpté Chine, dynastie Qing, XVIIIE-XIXE siècle

le couvercle à décor d'un médaillon circulaire d'une scène de lettrés accompagnés de leurs serviteurs se livrant à diverses activités sur la terrasse arborée d'un pavillon entouré de hautes montagnes, souligné d'une frise de grecques et d'une frise de pétales stylisés, les côtés agrémentés de quatre médaillons polylobés abritant aussi des scènes animées, le tout en réserve sur fond de fleurs de lotus dans des rinceaux feuillagés stylisés, l'intérieur et la base laqués noir

Box : the inside rim has been broken and re-stuck on 1x16cm with associated losses to the lacquer, cracks and a 2cm C-shape chip ; some light age cracks to the inside ; some light scratches to the footrim as expected. Cover : is very heavy with a 2cm re-stuck chip to the rim with associated cracks and small losses to the lacquer ; one small chip to the head of one boy in one of the medallions ; some light age cracks to the inside as expected and small losses to the lacquer to the inside rim.
"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.
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