Lot #58

Ronald Reagan White House 19th Century Japanese Lacquered Box

Description

Beautiful hand-painted 19th-century Japanese lacquer ‘melon box’ from the collection of Ronald and Nancy Reagan

Lovely late 19th-century Japanese lacquered box from the personal collection of Ronald and Nancy Reagan, used by the couple while they resided at the White House and then at their home in Bel Air, California. Designed in a fluted ‘melon’ shape, the box is topped with a close-fitting upper lid to complete the inspired form and approximately measures 9.5˝ in diameter and 8.5˝ in height (with lid). The box is coated in a traditional cinnabar glaze and features a carved botanical design of trailing vines and fruit, and the interior bears a glossy black lacquer finish. In fine condition.

Provenance: Christie’s, ‘The Private Collection of President and Mrs. Reagan,’ September 2016.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Ft. The Bob Neuwirth collection, Bob Dylan and Folk Music
• Dates: #713 - Ended 03/12/2025