清十八世紀 德化白瓷胡人騎象

dressed in foreign attire wearing a soft cap and holding a scroll, the elephant standing four square turning its head to the right, its trunk curling under its chin, applied overall with an unctuous cream-white glaze

There is a restoration to the left hand of the figure holding the scroll and the left tusk of the elephant. There is a firing crack under the front right leg extending into a hairline in the glaze above. There are a few expected minor specks to the surface glaze. Otherwise the Blanc-de-Chine figure is in good condition. The actual colour is less pink, more cream white compared to the catalogue illustration.
"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."