A 'DEHUA' GUANYIN AND ATTENDANTS GROUP QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

well modeled seated on rockwork, the hands resting on crossed legs, wearing pleated robes and long beaded necklace, flanked by two standing acolytes, wood stand (2)

Christie's New York, 29th-30th November 1984, lot 267.

There are losses to two fingers on the main figure's right hand and a firing crack to the thumb on the left. The backs of the main figure's sleeves and the adjacent areas to the top of the rockwork seat have been polished, and there is a small hole in the back of the left sleeve. There is a firing crack down the front of the rockwork seat that extends through the foot. There are losses to some pearls in the necklace and some pearls are misshapen, but this appears to be original, and there are the expected firing imperfections, such as minor firing cracks beneath the glaze, dimples in the glaze, and iron spots.
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.