Figures of a Jewish Peddler and his Wife

the male figure with beard and fur-trimmed hat, his basket full of bottles, the woman with a box of trinkets and carrying ribbons, both bright patterned garments in pink and green.

The male: His left hand has been broken off and restored back with a replaced hand. The curving edges of his fur-lined coat are restored on both sides; possibly covering a break; the restoration is well-done making it difficult to determine the exact nature of the damage. There are some very minor chips or losses to the edges of the applied leaves and flowers on the base. The female: There is some very minor chipping or abrasions to the edges of her bonnet, her gown and her petticoat. Her left arm is restored. There is an approximate 1/8-inch flat chip to the edge of her cape at the left side and there is some additional very minor chipping along the edge of her cape. There is an approximate 1/8-inch chip to the edge of her gown at the bottom right. The tip of her left shoe is restored. There are some very minor and occasional chips or losses to the applied leaves and flowers on 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 pair of these figures, differently painted, is in the collection of the Jewish Museum, London, JM 693a, illustrated Treasures of Jewish Heritage: The Jewish Museum, London (2006), p. 25.