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Rare coffre en laque Namban Japon, époque Momoyama, fin du XVIIe-debut du XVIIIe siècle
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 27 cm, larg. 49.5 cm, prof. 34 cm
- Height 10 2/3 in; width 19 1/2 in; depth 13 1/3 in
de forme rectangulaire, le couvercle plat agrémenté d'un fermoir central en cuivre ciselé, un tiroir ouvrant sur la façade du coffre dans sa partie inférieure, décoré en incrustations de nacres, laque hiramaki-e or sur fond noir, de cartouches lobées réservés sur fond de galuchat, sur le couvercle d'un paysage lacustre et arboré cerclé de nacre, sur le devant et les côtés de compositions florales, les bordures ornées de frises géométriques
(manques et petits accidents)
(manques et petits accidents)
Condition
The mother of pearl band between the abattant and the tray is missing on all the width of the front of the casket as well as some square parts to the frieze around the cover. Several flakes to the black lacquer consistent with age mostly to the corners, foot and cover's rim. Some expected age cracks with associated losses to the upper right front corner of the casket and along the cover's rim. Also some flakes to the black painting around the cover's 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.
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."