A PAIR OF 'FAMILLE-VERTE' BISCUIT FIGURES OF SERVING BOYS QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

each modelled standing on a rocky plinth, dressed in a buttoned robe decorated with floral roundels and wearing high boots, his left arm on his waist and his right hand raised and draped over with a cloth supporting a vase used as a candleholder, the cheerful face modelled with a broad smile and bulging rounded eyes, the hair tied into twin topknots, glazed in green, aubergine, yellow and iron-red

Both figures are in good overall condition with the exception of the following small areas of old restoration: as illustrated in the catalogue, the figure on the left has restoration to a vertical break on the left arm, to the right side top knot, to the vase sconce and to the cloth hanging beneath the vase; the figure on the right has similar restoration to the vase and cloth, and to the left top knot, and a small area of loss to the front top edge of one of the jagged rocks.
"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."