QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795) AND 19TH CENTURY

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.

The ear-cleaning groups: one group has a restoration to the boot and leg of the gentleman, some fingertips are chipped and there are some glaze frits; the other group has some fingers chipped and two shallow bruises to the foot have been restuck, and one on the gentleman's sleeve.

The Hehe erxian group: With restoration to the figure wearing open robes (the chest and hands); some further overpainting to the hem of both robes; a few firing cracks to the base, some extending upwards to the sides of the group; minor chips to the extremities and glaze frits.

The figure of Shoulao: areas of overpainting and restoration, including the beard, both hands, his hat, and the tip of the peach; some minor glaze frits.

The mother and child group: with restoration to the baby; the neck of the lady has been off and restuck, with associated overpainting; losses to the extremities, including to one hand; the standing boy has been restuck to the base with traces of glue visible.

The pair of figures of Guanyin: both have restored hands with chips to the fingers, both have some small nicks to the lotus petals; one with restoration to the vase.