A LARGE IVORY FIGURE OF 'LAN CAIHE'

• Lot Sold $11,000 (Hammer Price)
• $13,200 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

the Immortal, patron saint of florists, standing holding a blossoming rose spray in her left hand, the right clasping a basket of roses, her attribute, wearing long wide-sleeved robes, her long hair partly drawn into a high chignon held with beaded phoenix head pins, and with long beaded earrings, the base with two character mark Da Qing (The Great Qing) picked out in black, gilt wood stand
(2)
77CM

CONDITION

A hairline crack extending from approx 1 cm above base on the reverse, across the base and up the front to his hands, another from chin around the right side of his face to the crown, and one from the base onto the reverse approx 1cm, some wear on right elbow and robe over right leg and on robe down left arm where tinted colour stain worn off

 

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 Australia 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.