A 'FAMILLE-VERTE' BISCUIT 'PONY AND GROOM' GROUP QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

painted in bright green, yellow and aubergine glazes, the animal standing foursquare with its head slightly turned to its right, set with a saddle and a bridle suspending small bells, its striated mane and tail lightly incised, on its right a groom stands wearing loose robes, trousers and a wide-brimmed hat, all raised on a rectangular plinth

The equestrian group is in fair overall condition with the exception of restoration to the shoulder area of the standing man, to the high relief reigns beneath the horses neck and to the ornament on its muzzle, to the saddle cloth to the left side of the horse, and to the end of the pendant on the bridle, there is also a 9cm., long hairline crack that runs up from the lower section of the front of the base and across the top around the horses rear hooves and a couple of minor firing cracks to the base. The detachable ears are missing.
"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."