Paire de coqs en porcelaine de Chine, fin de la dynastie Qing

chacun perché sur une souche, le plumage blanc légèrement en relief, le plumage du cou bien peint dans les tons rouges de fer

Acquis auprès de la galerie Harris Lindsay à Londres en 2001

One figure with the red part on top of his head and both small red parts to his cheeks restored and possibly replaced. Some flowers around the tree trunk are later additions/restoration. There is light fritting to the raised parts of the glazed figure and small chips to the raised parts of the trunk. The base of one bird with a large firing crack around half the base and two additional firing cracks. The other figure with small losses and several replaced and restored flowers around the tree trunk. The two red bits to both cheeks restored and minor fritting to the raised parts of the glazed figure. The base with several firing cracks.
"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."