清乾隆 粉彩麻姑獻壽燭臺一對

of mirror image, the female immortal modelled standing beside a deer and pierced rocks, her raised arms supporting a candelabra, wearing long iron-red robes decorated with lavish floral roundels, her face with a benevolent expression and her hair gathered into an elaborate twin knot, all supported on a low rocky plinth

Deterding夫人收藏，1930年4月21日得自荷蘭皇家殼牌三藩市大樓開幕典禮
自此家族收藏

One lady with her head, left-side hair, right hand, both thumbs and some finger tips restored. There are signs of restoration on the deer's collar, ears, antlers, tail. There are minor signs of overpaint elsewhere. The other lady with her right-side hair, right thumb and index finger restored. There are also signs of restoration on the deer's collar and tail. Both candlesticks with minor chips to the extremities, general enamel flake/loss, surface wear and minor glaze firing imperfections.
"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."