A gold and polychrome lacquer 'curiosity' box and cover, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century | 清十八/十九世紀 描金彩漆折枝花卉紋攢盒, A gold and polychrome lacquer 'curiosity' box and cover, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century | 清十八/十九世紀 描金彩漆折枝花卉紋攢盒
A gold and polychrome lacquer 'curiosity' box and cover
Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century
清十八/十九世紀 描金彩漆折枝花卉紋攢盒
of elongated quatre-foil shape, the cover painted with three oval panels painted with a flower spray and two flower baskets, all on a diaper pattern ground continuing to the sides, opening to reveal a set of three pairs of shaped smaller boxes and covers arranged around a central oval box and cover, two painted with baskets of flowers, and four painted imitating a gold fan decorated with sprays of lotus, prunus, cherry and peony flowers, all arranged around a central oval-shaped box and cover decorated with a diaper pattern framed by a green leaf border, the inside of both box and cover painted black
12
Length 35 cm ; 13 3/4 in.
Condition Report:
The lacquer on the cover suffused with numerous folds and wrinkles, colours slightly faded. Losses to the lacquer along the edges and raised parts of the cover. The inside boxes in overall good condition, the box itself with small losses to the lacquer along the edges.
"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."
Provenance:
Formerly in the collection of Mario Buatta (1935-2018).
美國室內設計師馬里奧·布阿塔舊藏
View it on
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
A gold and polychrome lacquer 'curiosity' box and cover
Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century
清十八/十九世紀 描金彩漆折枝花卉紋攢盒
of elongated quatre-foil shape, the cover painted with three oval panels painted with a flower spray and two flower baskets, all on a diaper pattern ground continuing to the sides, opening to reveal a set of three pairs of shaped smaller boxes and covers arranged around a central oval box and cover, two painted with baskets of flowers, and four painted imitating a gold fan decorated with sprays of lotus, prunus, cherry and peony flowers, all arranged around a central oval-shaped box and cover decorated with a diaper pattern framed by a green leaf border, the inside of both box and cover painted black
12
Length 35 cm ; 13 3/4 in.
Condition Report:
The lacquer on the cover suffused with numerous folds and wrinkles, colours slightly faded. Losses to the lacquer along the edges and raised parts of the cover. The inside boxes in overall good condition, the box itself with small losses to the lacquer along the edges.
"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."
Provenance:
Formerly in the collection of Mario Buatta (1935-2018).
美國室內設計師馬里奧·布阿塔舊藏
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
