A LARGE PAIR OF CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL CRANES QING DYNASTY |

each with long legs standing on an oval wood base with the wings neatly tucked around the body, the red-crested head with long beak supported on an elegant arched detachable neck 

There is a dent to the right side of the body to the wings and some slight repairs/retouching to the enamels below the wings to the left side and some repair to the join of the legs to one bird. There is some repairs/retouching to the enamels to the left side of the body below the wings and some minor repair to the joins of the legs to the other bird.
"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."