A GROUP OF TWELVE CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-VERTE FIGURES OF LAUGHING BOYS 18th and 19th century

each modeled standing and holding a vase of flowers on a high square base. One restored, some minor fritting and small chips.

Largest figure; back row, far right, in catalogue photo: His head has been broken off at the shoulder and restored back on. Pair of boys with small boy beside; back row, far left, and second right: One has been broken through the chest and arms and poorly restored back together. The other one has been restored through the neck; both have some fritting to the hands and the edge of the base. Third largest pair; back row, second left and center: One has restored chips around the base. The other one has a firing bruise on one thigh. Fourth largest pair; middle row, holding cracked ice patterned vases: Both in generally good condition with some minor fritting and wear to enamels. Set of three figures with green vases; middle row, center and front row: Good condition with some minor wear to the enamels. Single boy holding flower stem: Small chips to leaves of flower stem, minor wear to enamels. Miniature boy: Small chips to leaf.
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.

Two similar figures of laughing boys were in the collection of Mildred R. and Rafi Y. Mottahedeh, sold in these rooms, October 19, 2000, lot 368.