A 17th century French ivory group of a mother and child ex Hever Castle collection, Works of Art, Sotheby's, New Bond Street, 6 May 1983, lot 320, together with a catalogue for the sale Dimensions Height overall 14.5cm. Condition Report Some fine hairline cracks running vertically from the bottom and down from the top a little rubbing through handling, lighter at the front than the back, traces of gilding still showing, overall good conditionPLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.