DEUX GRANDES DAMES DE COUR en porcelaine blanc de Chine, Chine, dynastie Qing, XIXeme siècle

chacune modelée debout dans une longue robe rehaussée de détails rouge, noir et or ; la tête amovible avec une coiffure émaillée noire ; sur une base octogonale à décor de pruniers ; (restaurations)

Pair of porcelain figures: To left one: the head has been broken and restored (old restoration). A few original firing cracks. The associated base is in good condition. The figure can be detached in 3 sections: head, body and base. The right one: old restoration on the neck, a section of the collar of her dress is chipped and missing. The right hand is also restored and the tip end of the fingers are chipped (as showing on the illustration of the catalogue). The associated base is in good condition. The actual colour of the figures is a fraction cream whiter than the illustration would suggest on the catalogue.
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.