A 'BLANC-DE-CHINE' DEHUA FIGURE OF EVE, 17TH / 18TH CENTURY

standing on a rockwork base, scantily clad with drapery around her waist held by both hands at the front, and trailing to the ground, her hair swept up from her forehead and dressed in a coil around a high chignon, her face with smiling expression 

small glaze blemish on left forearm approximately 3mm, otherwise good condition
"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."

Compare with another figure of Eve, illustrated by P.J. Donnelly, Blanc de Chine, the Porcelain of Tehua in Fukien, London 1969, pl. 121C.