A famille-verte biscuit figure of a Bodhisattva Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period

seated cross-legged on a double lotus base, wearing a brightly glazed long flowing scarf around the shoulders and a five-pointed head-dress

There are areas of restoration, particularly to the extremities such as the finial of the chignon, the five-leaf diadem, the fingers, the floral branch hanging from the frontal base. There are some losses to the floral stem held in the bodhisattva's left hand, the beaded decoration and a 0.3x0.4cm chip to one side of the base near the top. There are other losses/chips to the extremities (including but not limited to the hair tassel, headdress and chignon). General enamel wear and glaze firing imperfections including firing cracks, iron spots, burst glaze bubbles etc.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."