OUTSTANDING LACQUER AND INLAID WRITING BOX.

OUTSTANDING LACQUER AND INLAID WRITING BOX. Slant lid hinged top box decorated with a multi-storied house having front columns surrounded by trees in front of water with small sailboat and church on left side. The all over gilt and mother of pearl inlaid decoration includes flower sprays and hand painted flowers. The box rests on four bracket type flat feet. 2/3’s folding angular writing surface has red velvet top. Top section of the writing surface folds over to reveal a compartment interior. Top flat 1/3 is hinged and opens to reveal a fitted interior with two crystal and silver inkwells, pen tray and long lidded compartment. PROVENANCE: Estate of Maria M. Viveiros, New Bedford, Massachusetts. SIZE: 5-1/4” h x 15” w x 11-1/2” d. CONDITION: Very good. 9-28793 (500-800)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	493	$632.00	OUTSTANDING LACQUER AND INLAID WRITING BOX. Slant lid hinged top box decorated with a multi-storied house having front columns surrounded by trees in front of water with small sailboat and church on left side. The all over gilt and mother of pearl inlaid decoration includes flower sprays and hand painted flowers. The box rests on four bracket type flat feet. 2/3’s folding angular writing surface has red velvet top. Top section of the writing surface folds over to reveal a compartment interior. Top flat 1/3 is hinged and opens to reveal a fitted interior with two crystal and silver inkwells, pen tray and long lidded compartment. PROVENANCE: Estate of Maria M. Viveiros, New Bedford, Massachusetts. SIZE: 5-1/4” h x 15” w x 11-1/2” d. CONDITION: Very good. 9-28793 (500-800) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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