Lot 212
  • 212

A PAIR OF ENAMEL ON BISCUIT FIGURES OF QUAILS QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • CERAMIC
each standing with its head raised and body covered in a pale olive green glaze, the feathers picked out in aubergine, blue, brown and yellow, on a shaped pierced oval aubergine base

Provenance

Sotheby's London, 26th April 1965, lot 107.

Condition

There is restoration to the beak of one and there are minor firing cracks to the legs. The other has firing cracks to the legs and one below its neck to its back.
"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."