A GROUP OF FOUR CORAL FIGURES LATE QING DYNASTY |

one depicting Shoulao, the other three variously carved as ladies with flowers, one signed

Christie's London, 5th June 1995, lot 244.

All have small repairs or chips to varying degree but overall the four carvings are generally in good condition. Visible restorations include a repaired section as the tip end of the tail feathers ‎of the phoenix, headdress of the standing guanyin, a re-stuck section of the branch of the lady immortal carrying a flower basket, a repair to the mall top right branch above the head of the shoulao, a chipped section of the billowing veil at the bottom left of the twin lady immortal group. These appear to be the most significant and there may be further chips or bruises as can be expected with these coral carvings.
"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."