TWO CHINESE FAMILLE-ROSE 'BUDDHIST LION' JOSS STICK HOLDERS, QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |

each modeled and brightly enameled with the animal seated on a rectangular plinth, its face turned to one side with the jaws open in a grimace, a hexagonal column rising from the creature's back to support the joss stick

One has a broken section at the top of the joss stick column (total area approx. 1.8 x 3 cm), re-stuck with tape. The other has professional restoration to the top of the joss stick column and the neighboring tufts of mane. Otherwise, both have only minor expected surface wear and minor firing imperfections.
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.
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