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Fri, Feb 7, 2020 09:00AM EST
Lot 46

Two Chinese Gilt Decorated Lacquer Boxes

Estimate: $300 - $500

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
19th century, cartouche shaped with courtyard scenes, flowers and auspicious objects, 4 x 8 in.; rectangular with fishing scene on lid, fitter interior with pull out compartment, ball feet, 4-1/4 x 7-3/4 in., Provenance: Collection from an Important American Family

Condition

both lacking keys, wear and gilt loss to cartouche shaped, octangonal with replaced bottom panel and later painted interior, abrasions and wear to exterior
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