A WHITE-GLAZED FIGURE OF AN IMMORTAL

the hunched figure seated with arms akimbo, the long expressive hands resting on his lap, loosely draped in a flowing robe applied with an icy-blue glaze, the edges of the robe decorated with clusters of leaves, double-gourds tied over his left shoulder, the emaciated body and expressive face unglazed and white, his curled lips open as if in mid-sentence, with bushy eyebrows and finely incised hair

Acquired from a German dealer before 1924.
Brought to the United States circa 1934, by Gertrude Morgenroth, Great Neck, New York.
Thence by descent to Eva Lande.
Thence by descent to the present owner.

Akron Art Institute, Akron, Ohio (before 1981).
Miami University Art Museum, Oxford, Ohio (1981-2008).

In good overall condition with some light orange areas on the head and bare shoulder, possibly from firing.
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.