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TWO PAIRS OF STAFFORDSHIRE PORCELAIN FIGURES, CIRCA 1830-40
Estimate
100 - 150 USD
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Description
- ceramics
- lengths 4 in. and 2 1/2 in.
- 10.2 cm and 6.4 cm
comprising: a pair of standing lions and a pair of standing sheep. Together with a Chinese Cizhou-type figure of a seated lion. 5 pieces.
Condition
Pair of lions: Very minor and very occasional chips to the lions' manes; otherwise in good condition.
Pair of sheep: Both with some occasional and minor restoration to the fleeces. The ram has restoration to both horns. There are several haircracks running around legs or ankles. The sheep has some overspray to its fleece, which has turned partially yellow. There is a pinhead chip to the tip of its right ear.
Chinese lion is 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.
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.