377 - EROTIC SECRET BOX IN CHINOISERIE STYLE, LATE 19TH CENTURY – EARLY 20TH CENTURY

EROTIC SECRET BOX IN CHINOISERIE STYLE, LATE 19TH CENTURY – EARLY 20TH CENTURY Europe, probably Paris, in the manner of Edmé Samson Mark: monogram painted in underglaze blue beneath the base Oblong porcelain box with shaped contours, mounted in blackened patinated metal with a twisted-rope border, opening on a hinge with a push-button clasp decorated with a foliate motif. The exterior painted in polychrome enamels and gilt in trompe-l’œil, the lid depicting a seated figure by the water among reeds and palm trees, in an East Asian-inspired style, above a continuous border of orange scrolls and geometric spirals. The interior concealing an erotic scene painted in polychrome enamels on the underside of the lid, depicting a nude couple reclining on a green mat; the inner well bearing a calligraphic inscription in red imitating Asian characters. 5 x 7 cm Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.