清十八世紀 掐絲琺瑯喜鵲登梅擺件

cast with head lowered and turned to the side, the black body and white breast with gilt cloisons defining the plumage, the wings brightly enameled,  the bird standing on a cylindrical perch atop and waisted pedestal enameled with stylized lotus scrolls on a turquoise ground (4)

The beak has a restored break. Where the tail meets the body has losses and wear. One of the talons is missing. There is expected wear to the wings. There are dents and loss to the enamels around the base.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Magpies are auspicious and harbingers of good fortune. A similar bird lacking its stand is in the Musee des Arts Decoratif, Paris and illustrated in Soame Jenyns and William Watson, Chinese Art II, Fribourg, 1966, p. 138, pl. 97. A pair of similar magpies and stands sold in these rooms 21st September 2005, lot 211.