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A PAIR OF 'FAMILLE-VERTE' BISCUIT FIGURES QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
each modelled standing on a kidney-shaped base wearing large boots and brightly coloured aubergine and turquoise tunics, the one with ferocious expression framed by a wide-brimmed hat, the other milder wearing a peaked cap
Provenance
Collection of the Hon. Mrs Nellie Ionides.
Ionides Familly Collection.
Condition
The figure depicted to the right in catalogue image with his raised right arm broken off and re-stuck with restoration to the left hand side of his beard.
The other figure, depicted to the left in the catalogue image, with the head broken off and re-stuck, the tips of most of his fingers on both hands broken off, with traces of paint toe the rest of his hand and remaining parts of his fingers.
"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."
"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."