A WUCAI SEATED FIGURE OF GUAN YU MING DYNASTY |

modelled seated on a raised plinth with the feet shoulder-width apart and the right hand resting on the knee and the left hand held against his chest, the face with a fierce expression and a long beard, the head covered in a tall official's cap with a raised back, wearing a voluminous robe centred with a roundel over the rotund belly illustrating a dragon pursuing a 'flaming pearl', the reverse with a dragon in frontal pose, and further dragons and ruyi-clouds to the robe, all reserved against a green ground

The figure has been re-attached to the base with associated over-spray, the head has been re-attached again with associated overspray around the shoulders, fritting to the edges of the robe on the left and right arm, to the right hand and on the vertical supports of the stand, and restoration to his head dress,
"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."