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FOUR 'DEHUA' FIGURES QING DYNASTY |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- The guanyins: 40.2 and 39.9 cm, 15 7/8 and 15 3/4 in. The lion: 33.9 cm, 13 3/8 in. The female figure: 22.3 cm, 8 3/4 in.
comprising of two figures of Guanyin, with a child seated in her lap; a lion modelled with one paw resting on a brocade-patterned ball; and a female figure standing on a rockwork base
Literature
Anon, Ombersley Court Contents Inventory, circa 1825-36, p.32; possibly part of the following group, 'State Bedroom / A pair of white India China figures / Two white figures / Chinese dogs';
Arthur Oswald, Country Life, ‘Ombersley Court’, 16 January 1953, p.152, part illustrated on the chimneypiece in The Chinese Room
Arthur Oswald, Country Life, ‘Ombersley Court’, 16 January 1953, p.152, part illustrated on the chimneypiece in The Chinese Room
Condition
From right to left as illustrated: The female figure: this figure is in generally good condition, apart from some chips and associated losses to her fingers, and nicks to the base. The Guanyin: One corner of her attribute and some fingers have chipped off. There are some general surface wear and scratches, and firing imperfections including crackles to glaze and firing cracks. The lion:There are several areas that have chipped off, including 2 sections of the manes. One corner of the base was broken and re-stuck. There are also general surface wear/scratches, nicks to the extremities and firing imperfections, including crackles and firing cracks. The other Guanyin: There are losses to several areas, including the tips of fingers of both figures and the toes of the boy, the necklace of the female deity and an attribute to her left. There are also general surface wear/scratches, nicks to the extremities and firing imperfections, including crackles , firing cracks and pinhole glaze pulls.
"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."
"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."