Deux eventails en ivoire, Chine, dynastie Qing, vers 1850

les brins finement  repercés et gravés de figures chinoises dans un décor végétal, la feuille peinte recto et verso d'une assemblée de courtisans entre maisons et jardins à têtes d'ivoire et vêtements de soie, étuis en laque à décor doré

each with sticks and guards finely carved with Chinese figures, the paper leaves brightly painted recto and verso with  court assemblies in a garden landscape, the figures applied with ivory faces and silk robes, each with gilt and black lacquer case, interior lined with painted silk

Fan 1: with a suspension loop and a double tassel, finely painted and decorated, the recto with some typical minor wear to folds (and silk costumes), minor tear to edge of second fold from left (0.5cm), and of one fold in the centre (0.2cm), some other minor wear to gilt edge, the verso with 2 ivory heads missing, other typical minor wear to folds, silk costumes and gilt edge. Fan 2: the leaf with some typical wear to folds and silk costume, especially one fold in the centre with some paint loss (recto), some wear to gilt edges.
"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."