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A Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Famille-Rose Figures of the Immortal Twins, Hehe Erxian, Riding a Kylin Circa 1800
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
Provenance
Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge, Inc., New York.
Condition
One figure has restoration to the tips of the fingers and the kylin's horns. There is a chip to the tip of the figure's attribute and a chip to one of the kylin's hoof. The other figure has fritting to the headdress, minor frits to the hands and lotus leaf. The kylin has a restored break to one horn and minor frits to two horn tips and scattered enamels flakes to the body.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.