A PAINTED GRAY POTTERY CAMEL TANG DYNASTY

shown standing forward, its neck arched and head raised up, eyes wide open, with manes and tufts of hair combed, with bedding and bags of provisions tied and slung between the two humps; together with a painted pottery horse head and a head of a young attendant, Han dynasty (5)

Collection of  Jesse Clyde Nichols (1880-1950) and thence by descent.
The head of an attendant: C.T. Loo, New York, 27th February 1934.

The camel has been broken through the legs, neck and base and restored back together. There is some restoration to the protruding elements of the camel's load and some typical flaking and loss to the painted surface. Horse's head has some chips to the mane and typical wear and loss to the painted surface. The head of young attendant's dressed hair has been broken off and restored. There is typical wear and loss to the painted surface.
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.