A 'BLANC-DE-CHINE' FIGURE OF XIWANGMU, LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY

the Immortal standing wearing long flowing robes, a long trailing scarf around her shoulders falling down to the square rockwork base, her left hand holding a lingzhi fungus sprig, the right held up in blessing, her hair tied in a high chignon dressed with flowers, accompanied by a deer covered with a blanket and saddle supporting a flower basket

Hair floral decoration slightly darker tone; tips of three fingers on right hand chipped off; centre of fungus sprig tip chipped off; one antler tip chipped off, other antler tip repaired; tip of leaf in basket chipped off; slight firing cracks; shallow chip to footrim
"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."

See a figure of Xiwangmu, illustrated by P.J. Donnelly, Blanc de Chine, the Porcelain of Tehua in Fukien, London 1969, pl. 158