le couvercle sculpté d'un immortel accompagné d'un acolyte et d'un daim dans un jardin, la base sculptée de pivoines sur des branchages feuillagés, l'intérieur laqué noir (2)

Chinesische Lackkunst. Eine deutsche Privatsammlung, Museum fuer Lackkunst, Muenster, 30th May - 29th August 2010, no. 22.
Lack - Meisterwerke chinesischer Handwerkskunst des 12.-18. Jhdts., Museum fuer Angewandte Kunst, Frankfurt, 19th May - 29th August 2011.
In Lack getraenkt. Eine deutsche Privatsammlung chinesischer Lackkunst, Museum fuer Asiatische Kunst, Berlin, 5th October 2012 - 13th January 2013.

There is a ca. 1cm large shallow chip on the inner rim of the box. There are scattered cracks to the rim of the cover and minute fritts to the raised parts of the carved design. Overall good condition. There is an old Marguerite Gobard label on the inside of the box.
"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."