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.
Each lion and base with the expected minor surface wear, scratches and imperfections in the making; some firing lines in the making with some associated hairlines; some scattered tiny chips and losses to the enamels at the high points and edges; each overall with crazing; the female with restoration to her proper left eyebrow, each black eye repainted, the base with a restored Y-shaped crack, which runs between and behind her front paws, one of the lines running across her proper right back toes; the male restored through its neck, a few areas of touch-ups and small chips to some hair curls, the front left corner of the base restored; each stand pierced and with additional wear to the top, one stand with a large flat chip to one corner of the base; each stamped 'HONG KONG' on the underside; present well.
the lions: 331⁄2 in. high
the stands: 171⁄2 in. high, 231⁄4 in. wide, 151⁄2 in. deep
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