A CHINESE 'WUCAI' FIGURE OF LI TIEGUAI QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY

Together with a group of seven ceramics, including two figures of the earth god, two figures of boys holding a lotus and a sheng, a green glazed roof tile, and two yellow-glazed beaker vases. 8 pieces.

The wucai figure: Collection of Winston Guest, Palm Beach and Long Island
Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, December 2, 1967, lot 59, illustrated

The figure of Li Tieguai is restored with over paint covering the shoulder, upper body and sleeves. There is a chip to one of the fingers, a chip to the tip of his belt, loss to the edge of the robe around his waist and wear to the enamels. There are also some filled firing cracks in the base. The base of the green glazed earth god has repairs and there is a chip to one thumb; both boys have chips, losses and repairs; the roof tile has chips, repairs and glaze frits; one beaker vase has chips to the mouth rim.
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.