A Chinese Canton export lacquer work box, early to mid-19th century, of canted corner rectangular form, the exterior gilt with birds, flowers, Buddha's hand citron and bamboo, the hinged lid revealing a compartmentalized interior above a frieze drawer, the sides fitted with a pair of brass drop handles, length 40cm (some faults). Provenance: from the estate of the late Nigel Pollitzer, adopted son of multimillionaire George Pollitzer and his wife Esme and former friend of Sarah, Duchess of York.