Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session II

Sat, Mar 26, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 900

Rare Early English Lacquered Document Box

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

17th or early 18th century, of rectangular domed form, hand painted with gilt decoration of figures in a landscape, gilt metal escutcheon, opens to reveal red painted interior, 11-1/2 in.

Provenance: A Private New York Collection

Condition

moderate loss to black lacquer and gilt painted decoration revealing red painted surface, scratching, spotting, lacking key, dents and chips, wood split across base

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