A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT FIGURES OF CRANES QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

each standing with one leg raised on a rocky base mottled with green, blue and pink, detailed with an iron-red crown and a long beak, the white plumage highlighted in blue and enhanced with green-edged black feathers

Once crane has an area restoration to the base of its neck and another area to its neck just below its head. There are also two areas of restoration to its beak. The other has restoration to its head and half of its neck. There is also restored break to the base of its neck, accross wings and to its chest.
"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."