A PAIR OF JADEITE FIGURES OF IMMORTALS RIDING DEER LATE 19TH / 20TH CENTURY

each immortal maiden carved dressed in long robes playing a flute, with wisps of auspicious clouds rising from behind her supporting a bird, one seated sideways on a buck, the other on a doe, the bases inscribed Qianlong fang gu (made in imitation of antiquity during the Qianlong reign) the highly polished stone with a pale lavender tinge, with pale-green and splashes of emerald-green, one with russet veins and inclusions (2)

The figure on the left of the catalogue image: there is a speckled gray vein in the stone that runs through the immortal's left sleeve and body. The back of the carving has russet veins and inclsion. The figure on the right: there is a russet vein on the rear edge of the base. Both figures are in good condition.
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.