A GROUP OF FOUR POTTERY FIGURES LATE HAN TO TANG DYNASTY

comprising: a miniature pottery figure of a dwarf, traces of red, white and blue pigment, Tang dynasty; a small painted gray pottery figure of an official, traces of red and white pigment, Six Dynasties period; a small straw-glazed figure of a boar, Late Han dynasty; and a small unglazed pottery figure of a boar, traces of red pigment, wood stand, Late Han dynasty (5)

dwarf:
Sotheby's New York, 20th November 1982, lot 435.

official:
The Collection of Captain S.N. Ferris Luboshez, USN (Retd') (until 1982).
Sotheby's New York, 18th November 1982, lot 33.

straw-glazed boar:
Sotheby's New York, 20th November 1982, lot 436.

unglazed boar:
Sotheby's New York, lot 28 (according to label).

 

official:
Chinese Art from the Ferris Luboshez Collection, University of Maryland Art Gallery, 23 March - 30 April 1972, cat. no. 6. fig. 2.

The necks of the two figures have been restored. Some minor repainting. The unpainted boar has an old and perhaps original repair along one side. The painted boar is in good overall condition.
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.