Lot 104
- 104
A Chinese painted apothecary chest 19th century
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- painted wood
- 98cm. high, 102cm. wide, 49cm. deep; 3ft. 2 1/2 in., 3ft. 4in., 1ft. 7 1/4 in.
with two frieze drawers above thirty-six small drawers
Provenance
Marisa Patrone, Rimini
Condition
In reasonable restored condition. Painted surface refreshed - Chinese text later - and with old marks and loses. Tape repairs to panelled back. Feet later. Generally with old marks and scratches consistent with age. Decorative and ready to use.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The cabinet is later inscribed with quotes from Mao Tze-Tung's 1945 speech 'On Coalition Government', given during the Seventh National Congress of the Communist Party of China, which officially translate to 'Energetic action must be taken to prevent and combat epidemics and diseases among the people and to promote public hygiene and medical services'