Lot 1607
- 1607
A LARGE 'DRAGON' LACQUER BOX AND COVER LATE QING DYNASTY |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Height 3 1/4 in., 8.3 cm; Width 11 in., 28 cm; Depth 28 in., 71 cm
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Provenance
M.D. Flacks Ltd., New York
Sotheby’s New York, 28th September 2004, lot 64.
Sotheby’s New York, 28th September 2004, lot 64.
Condition
The box and cover with expected wear overall, consolidation to the joinery and restoration and consolidation of lifting and loss of lacquer, particularly along the corners and edges. The interior wanzi-form frame in overall good condition with some shrinkage and minor losses. The polychrome fabric with fraying, several tears and some losses. The yellow-silk lining with wear, staining, tears and losses. There are areas where the gilt lacquer has been refreshed.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.