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A PAIR OF CHINESE PAINTED CLAY NODDING-HEAD FIGURES LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Terracotta
each wearing salmon-pink robes finely painted with a dragon, waves and cloud scrolls.
Condition
Both figures have chips and restored chips around the neck as well as at the bottom edges of their robes.
The male figure has repaired breaks to both sides of the base.
The female figure has a repaired break to one side of the base.
Both figures have their original painted surface, but with numerous areas of retouched small chips and flaking.
The nose of the male figure has paint flaking.
The nose of the female figure is restored.
The top of the female figure's dressed hair has been broken off and glued back on.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.