Lacquered wood screen with red background, inlaid with hard stones and ivory, China, Qing dynasty, decorated with precious objects, mythological beasts and animals, h. 84 cm (with base) (damage and restorations) Provenance: collection of the Ghezzi family, from Zurich, jewellers and antique dealers for almost a century A lacquered wood screen with red background, inlaid with hardstones and ivory, China, Qing dynasty, 84 cm high (with base) (damages and restorations) Provenance: Ghezzi family collection from Zurich, jewellers and antique dealers for almost a century 清代漆木，石類和象牙硯屏 高84厘米 已經過修復 General surface wear A few dents A few cracks Some surface scratches Some cracking Damage and restoration, especially to the base Wear to the polychromy Hole in panel A few chips This lot contains ivory. The ivory trade is regulated. Piguet therefore recommends that buyers inform themselves of the applicable regimes and requirements before taking any action in relation to the purchase or handling of an ivory object. Piguet will not apply on behalf of buyers for exemption certificates, CITES licences, registrations or other necessary documentation, including renewals or updates, and will not arrange import or export permits required for international shipments. The buyer's inability or delay in obtaining the necessary documents or in legally arranging the export or import of the consignment shall not justify cancellation of the sale or delay in payment. Overall wear to the surfaces Some knocks Some splits Some surface scratches Some cracks Damages and restorations, especially to the base Wear to the polychromy Hole to the panel Some chips This lot contains ivory. Commercial trade in ivory is regulated. Piguet therefore recommends that, before taking any action related to a potential purchase or handling of an ivory item, buyers seek advice on the applicable regulations and requirements. Piguet will not conduct any applications for exemption certificates, CITES licenses, registrations, or similar documents that may be required, including their renewal or update, nor arrange for import or export permits needed for international shipping. A buyer's inability or delay in obtaining the necessary documentation, or in lawfully arranging the export or import of the lot, will not justify the cancellation of the sale or a delay in payment. GHEZZI FAMILY COLLECTION Maison Piguet is pleased to present the second part of the collection of the Ghezzi family, jewellers and antique dealers for almost a century. The collection comprises more than 200 lots from a wide range of fields. Of particular note is a collection of Art Nouveau vases, including two large Gallé vases (lots 1263, 1265), a set of Chinese cloisonné enamels (lots 1703 to 1705) and a gilt bronze Amitayus (lot 1679). The entire collection included in the catalogue can be found by entering the keyword "Ghezzi" in the search bar on our website and scanning the QR code. All lots marked in red in the printed catalogue come from this collection.