Beschreibung:

A fine Regency penwork decorated work box, circa 1815, of sarcophagus form, decorated throughout with finely detailed decoration depicting scenes of figures in the chinoiserie taste, in traditional dress, within reserves formed by scrolling foliage and a trellis design, the hinged lid opening to reveal a removable divided tray incorporating lidded sections, and a compartment beneath, on cast brass lion paw feet, 16cm high, 25cm wide, 19.5cm deep Provenance: Private Collection, Wiltshire A Regency penwork games box with closely related decoration was sold Christie's,... Works of Art from the collection of H.R.H. The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, London, 14th June 2006 (£2,640). A further related example and of sarcophagus form was offered Christie's, The House Sale, New York, 1-2 April 2003, Lot 19 (£1,792).The decoration, including a Chinese landscape vignette in India-fashion penwork, relates to examples illustrated in A. Clarke & J. O'Kelly, Antique Boxes, 2003.