AN ENGLISH PEARLWARE FIGURE OF A SQUIRREL CIRCA 1790-1800

modeled with an ochre-streaked and brown-spotted coat seated nibbling a nut on a green-washed chamfered rectangular base. Some restoration.

The base along the squirrel's right side has been broken in two pieces and restored back; there is a 1/4-in. chip to the restoration along one break line. There is a 3/8-in. restored flat chip to tip of the tail at the back and a restored fracture running horizontally from the edge of the tail (on the same side as the break in the base) for approximately 1 in. at about the midpoint of its length; a bit of the restoration has chipped away
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.

A similar figure of a squirrel from the same model was in the collection of Mrs. J. William Griffith, sold in these rooms, October 15, 1993, lot 268.