TWO PORCELIAN FIGURE GROUPS QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

one depicting a man clad in pale green robes decorated with cloud scrolls, kneeling and embracing a meiren, clad in yellow and blue robes, on a green oval base, the other with a similar kneeling figure clad in a turquose robe with blue enamel gui dragon roundels, offering a yellow square bowl to a meiren clad in a multi-coloured robe, on a green oval base

As illustrated: the group on the left are in good condition with the exception of chips and minor firing cracks to top of the womans chignon and small enamel flakes around the robes. The group on the right is also in good overall condition with the exception of two chips to the top of the man's headress, a small firing crack to his right hand, some firing cracks to the underside of the base and pitting to the turquoise glaze on his robes; loss to the end of the hairpin in her hair and nibbles to the bottom of her earrings.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."