comprising three accordion-playing clowns standing on each other's backs and balancing a ball, three poodles with stands and trainer, a clown on stilts, a female clown with a baby in a stroller, a snake charmer, a monkey trainer on a barrel, a monkey playing a flute on a barrel, a musician clown holding an umbrella and a chained monkey, and a jack-in-the-box, 22 pieces

David C. Copley, La Jolla, CA
Christie's, New York, May 22, 2009, sale 2259, lot 63 (some)

minor chips to enamel on three figures; feather missing from hats of monkey trainer and female clown pushing stroller; otherwise good condition
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.