清乾隆 粉彩立鷹一對

each bird modelled in mirror image, with an alert expression looking towards the side, its eyes picked out in black and the plumage in brown and grisaille enamel and its breast in iron-red, standing on mottled brown, blue and pink pierced rockwork bases

These hawks are in good condition except one has an area of restoration (approx 7mm by 7mm) to the beak. There is also some rubbing to the gilding on the beaks and there is a 3mm by 3mm area of enamel chipped to the left eye and some minor enamel loss to the head below this to one bird and some minor areas of scratching and enamel loss to the other.
"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."