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Lot 270
  • 270

A PAIR OF PEWTER FIGURES OF IMMORTALS QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • metal
each in the form of a jovial immortal with hair combed into two buns, standing with one foot on a cloud-form rest, supported on a waisted hexagonal stand with elephant head-form feet, the base of one impressed with a makers mark partially reading Zhenxing diantong, one immortal cradling a large peach, the other with his robe open, holding a lingzhi sprig (2)

Condition

Both figures have breaks and small losses around the balustrades. There is loss to the inlay in their sashes, wear to the pigment on their hair and signs of wear overall.
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.