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A CINNABAR LACQUER TWO-TIERED BOX AND COVER MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- lacquer
- 14 cm, 5 1/2 in.
of lozenge section, the cover finely carved with a river landscape, depicting two men drinking tea in a pavilion whilst watching a man approaching in a boat, all beneath pine and willow trees, the straight sides carved with leafy chrysanthemum sprays, all supported on a short straight foot with key-fret band, the interior and base lacquered black
Provenance
Sotheby’s London, 9th November 2005, lot 259.
Condition
The box and middle tier has restoration predominantly to one end of the floral band, the box also has restoration/overpainting to the lotus lappets and key-fret band, the cover has minor areas of restoration to the floral band and rims.
"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."