A FINELY CARVED BAMBOO-ROOT 'HEHE ERXIAN' GROUP QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

finely carved in the form of the Hehe Erxian twins standing with wide smiles on their faces, both figures adorned in long flowing robes, one of them holding a brocade ball in both hands while the other wraps his arm around his twin's shoulder in a friendly embrace, the surface patinated to a lustrous reddish-brown colour

good overall condition, with just natural pitting to the surface and minute chips to the robes and other extremities.
"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."

For a smaller bamboo 'Hehe Erxian' group, see the example from the Mr and Mrs Gerard Hawthorn collection, sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 3rd December 2008, lot 2343. See also a single figure from the Water, Pine and Stone Retreat collection, sold in these rooms, 4th April 2012, lot 168.