A PAIR OF DUTCH DELFT COLD-PAINTED FIGURES OF RECUMBENT HORSES CIRCA 1740

modelled with their front leg extended, wearing elaborately painted saddle blankets.

Both horses with varying degrees of rubbing and wear to the cold paint and some occasional abrasions to the edges. The one illustrated on the left in the catalogue: The base has been broken in half and restored back. The horse may have been of its base and restored back. Its extended front leg has been broken and restored back. There is restoration to tips of both his ears and nose. There is a long haircrack running sideways from its tail and then down to its right hind leg. The one illustrated on the right in the catalogue: Tips of both his ears are restored. There are several small chips to its nose. There is a small glaze loss on his extended front leg. There is a further 1/4-inch long flat chip to the edge of the base and several small abrasions to the edge of the base.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

A pair of recumbent horses, similarly modelled but detailed in underglaze-blue with overglaze-yellow saddles, from the Garbisch Collection, were sold at Sotheby Parke Bernet, May 22, 1980, lot 166.