A 'FAMILLE-VERTE' FIGURE OF GUANDI QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

well-modeled, the God of War seated on rockwork plinth, wearing layered and pierced honeycomb-patterned armor and a green robe decorated with writhing dragons amidst clouds, a medallion at his chest and a tightly cinched belt about his waist, further openwork armor fastened on one knee with a tiger-head clasp, his head and hands without enameled decoration

The Collection of Leo and Doris Hodroff.
Christie's New York, 24th January 2007, lot 27.

There is restoration to the neck and shoulder, to both hands and wrists, to one of the white sections to the back of the figure's robe and to the leading edge where it drapes over the figure's knee. The restoration has been well done but is detectable by black light.
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.
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For similar examples see similar figure of Guandi also with intricately molded armor from the collection of S.E. Kennedy, Esq., illustrated by E. Gorer and J.F. Blacker, Chinese Porcelain and Hard Stones, vol. I, London, 1911, pl. 77, and another, in the Taft Museum of Art is illustrated in Chinese Porcelains Charles P. Taft, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1904, no. 58.