A STUDY GROUP OF EARLY BRONZES TANG DYNASTY

comprising: a pair of gilt-bronze scissors; a pair of silvered bronze scissors; a pair of gilt-bronze duck plaques; and a gilt-bronze Lokopala

scissors on the left of catalogue illustration: One of the blades has a 2 cm loss from the top. Inspected under UV light showing some fluorescence which seems to be associated with a possibly repaired patch on the lower section of the truncated blade. Malachite encrustation on approximately half of the surface. scissors on the right of the catalogue illustration: There was one area of fluorescence when inspected under UV light, which is the lower section of one of the blades, slightly shiny perhaps from restoration or an adhesive. The corresponding blade with small loss to the gilding. Some traces of malachite encrustation. Two duck plaques: One of the plaques showed fluorescence at the beak, where the encrustation is white. Lokapala: In good condition and with malachite encrustation.
"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."