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SIX CONTINENTAL BOXES, EARLY 18TH/LATE 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
600 - 900 USD
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Description
- gold, hardstone, silver, wood
- length of largest 3 3/4 in.
- 9.6 cm
comprising a silver circular box applied with filigree and enameled flowerhead; a fabric chased oval gilt-metal box; a circular lacquer box with strawwork interior, the cover with gold-rimmed painted amatory scene; an oval piqué lacquer box with two agate panels; an Indian verre églomisé box with tiger hunt; and a Dutch silver-gilt box with family dinner.
Condition
chased fabric box worn and repaired at base rim; circular lacquer box with cracks; others good
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.
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.