Paire de statuettes de Bijin en porcelaine kakiemon Japon, époque Edo, circa 1680

debout, vêtues de longues robes formant d'harmonieux plis, à motif de fleurs et nuages stylisés, portant un panier contre leur poitrine, leur haut chignon agrémenté de la coiffe traditionnelle ; restauration à la main et au panier de l'une

Both restored as detailed below: One with a crack restored to the front starting below the basket and extending to the bottom of the robe with some repaints (old restoration), another restoration around the neck, the back of the hairs and the top of the head. The second with an old restoration starting from the basket and extending around the figure beneath the base and up to the top of the sleeve on the other side with some repaints to the robe design. Another restoration to the back of the collar and the hairs, another to the top of the head behind the head crown.
"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."

Compare a pair sold on our London rooms, 16^th June 1999, lot 124, and a single example sold in our London rooms, 17^th May 2007, lot 924.