A PAIR OF FRENCH FAÏENCE FIGURES OF LIONS LATE 19TH CENTURY

each turquoise beast modeled recumbent on a blue-sponged rectangular base.

One has a minor 1/4-in chip to the bottom edge of the base; a restored chip to the nose; a restored haircrack from the base of the tail up to and partially around the haunch of the leg at the back; a small touched-up glaze chip to a rear paw. The other has minor restoration and touch-ups to glaze chips above an eye, beneath an ear, on the back from the tip of the tail into the mane and on one rear leg. Both have some minor occasional typical small glaze chips or abrasions.
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.