十七/十八世紀 德化窰白釉觀音坐像 《何朝宗印》

modelled seated on a pierced rock base beside a pear-shaped vase, the arms supported on the raised right knee, wearing long robes falling into voluminous folds and opening at the chest to reveal a beaded lotus necklace, the face with a benevolent expression, the hair piled up into an elaborate chignon, the reverse impressed with a He Chaozong seal

The right hand of the figure and the vase has been restored. There are a number of firing cracks running through the base, its interior and more minor ones to the lower section of the back of the base. There are some iron spots and burst bubbles to the glaze throughout.
"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."