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A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT FIGURES OF MONKEYS late 18th/early 19th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- height 7 3/4 in.
- 19.7 cm
each modeled seated holding a peach in one paw, on a low rocky base picked out in blue, green and pink enamel.
Condition
Pair of Monkeys:
Both in good condition
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.
Catalogue Note
A single monkey of similar form was sold at Sotheby's, London, November 18, 1998, lot 1109; and a pair was in The Garbisch Collection, sold by Sotheby's at 'Pokety Farms,' Cambridge, Maryland, May 22, 1980, lot 276.