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A PAIR OF FIGURES OF ROOSTERS QING DYNASTY, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- ceramic
each modeled standing on a brown-glazed trunk-form base, with heads turned sharply to the side, the comb and legs enameled rust-red, the body with the plumage incised under a clear glaze (2)
Provenance
Collection of William Kissam Vanderbilt II (1878-1944) .
Parke-Bernet, New York, 21st May 1948, lot 102.
Parke-Bernet, New York, 21st May 1948, lot 102.
Condition
Left hand one in catalogue photo - Good condition. Minor flaking to red enamel on wattles (visible in catalogue photo)
Right hand one in catalogue - broken into several large pieces and glued back together. Chip to comb.
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.