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AN AMERICAN WOOD, COPPER AND GOLD JAPANESE-STYLE "MOTH AND MOON" BOX, JIM KELSO, WORCESTER, VT, 2002
Estimate
1,800 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- signed on base with a JK monogram gold inlay.
- copper, gold, wood
- length 4 7/8 in.
- 12.4 cm
wenge wood with copper and 22k gold moth inlaid with shakudo and shibuichi inset with mother-of-pearl crescent moon.
Condition
the moon with glue residue under cover from being reglued and lacking a silver crescent set in the back of cover, otherwise 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.