A RARE PAIR OF BOW FIGURES OF A LION AND LIONESS CIRCA 1760

each modelled standing before a flowering bocage on a scroll-molded rectangular base.

Both with some occasional chips or losses to the tips of the flowering bocage. One has the bocage broken off and glued back on and a further haircrack to the front right leg running around his wrist. The other has restoration to both of his front legs and paws, possibly covering cracks or chips. There is some further restoration and overspray to the lower part of the bocage, extending to the base. The scroll base also has three small chips at the edges or under the base.
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.

A similar pair without the bocage is illustrated by Anton Gabszewicz, Bow Porcelain, The Collection formed by Geoffrey Freeman, p. 154, cat. no. 262. A similar pair of bocage figures was sold in these rooms, July 19, 1966, lot 131.