A RARE PAIR OF 'MAN AND HORSE' GROUPS QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

each modelled with a man with moustache and conical-hat standing beside a large black horse on a rectangular pedestal base, the man wearing a bright green tunic with hands raised as if holding reigns, the horse with green saddle and saddle cloth edged in pink and the harness hung with pendent bells and a red tassel

As illustrated in the catalogue: the group on the right is in good overall condition with the exception of the loss to the left ear of the horse and restoration to the tail; the group on the left has loss to the right ear of the horse, to the mans left hand and the tip of the plume on his hat; repair to breaks on the horses tail and around the hooves; the man has been re-attached to the base; a circa 9cm., long hairline firing line to the top of the base, a circa 2cm., hairline crack to the edge of the base; minor nibbles and firing imperfections.
"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."

A closely related figure with a horse is published in Regina Krahl, The Anthony de Rothschild Collection of Chinese Ceramics, vol. 2, London, 1996, pl. 286. Further similar examples were included in the exhibition Ausstellung Chinesischer Kunst, Gesellschaft fur Ostasiatische Kunst und Preußische Akademie der Künste, Berlin, 1929, cat. nos. 949, 1027, and 1029; and another group was included in the International Exhibition of Chinese Art, Royal Academy of Arts, London, 1935-6, cat. no. 1853.