清康熙 德化窰白瓷觀音坐像

seated with arms resting on the raised right knee, holding a scroll in one hand, dressed in loose fitting robes open at the chest to reveal a beaded lotus necklace, the head tilted slightly forward with a benevolent face and hair piled up into an elaborate chignon

The left hand has been repaired where it has broken at the wrist. There is damage to the end of the index finger and scroll that she is holding. The other hand has also been broken off at the wrist and there is damage to the end of the index and little finger. There is a 1.5cm firing crack to the front side of the base and three smaller ones adjacent to it. There are iron spots to the glaze throughout the figure.
"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."