RARE PAIRE DE PETITS CABINETS KANG EN LAQUE ROUGE SCULPTÉE DYNASTIE QING, ÉPOQUE QIANLONG |

à deux corps, ouvrant à quatre vantaux et un large tiroir en partie basse, à décor de scènes de lettrés dans des paysages dans des panneaux encadrés de frises de lotus, le tiroir inférieur décoré de daims et de grues dans un paysage, les montants ornés de frises de grecques, les ferrures centrales et les charnières en bronze doré, l'intérieur agrémenté d'une paire de tiroirs, le dessus et les côtés à décor de fleurettes stylisées dans des encadrements, l’intérieur, le dessous et le dos laqués noirs, socles en laque rectangulaires à décrochement reposant sur quatre pieds ruyiformes, accidents (6)

Both cabinets and stands have been exposed to humidity and show humidity stains scattered across the surfaces. Overall losse and areas of old restoration to both stands, particularly to the edges. Cabinet on the left in the catalogue illustration: Losses to the lacquer on all four feet. Overall losses to the lacquer and old restoration to the edges, rims and corners. The spandrels with losses and old restoration. The hinges a bit lose and with associated areas of loss to the lacquer and old restoration, the upper right hand hinge half broken with an associated areas of loss to the lacquer. Overall small fritts to the raised parts of the carved design and areas of white residue. Cabinet on the right in the catalogue illustration: Losses to the lacquer on all four feet. Overall losses to the lacquer and old restoration to the edges, rims and corners. The spandrels with losses and old restoration. An area of loss to the lacquer to both corners of the drawer on the lower part of the cabinet. The hinges a bit lose and with associated areas of loss to the lacquer and old restoration. Overall small fritts to the raised parts of the carved design.
"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."