A PAIR OF TURQUOISE-GROUND FAMILLE-ROSE LANTERN VASES QING DYNASTY, 19TH – 20TH CENTURY

decorated in a mirrored design, each with meandering vines and tendrils issuing finger-citron and attendant flowers enamelled in various colours, with brightly coloured butterflies in flight reserved against a vivid turquoise-blue ground, all below a ruyi-head border around the mouth and above upright lappets around the base, apocryphal Jiaqing iron-red seal mark

There is an approx. 0.6 cm hairline crack to the mouthrim of one vase and a few firing specks to the footrim and some surface wear and a few occasional losses of enamels. The mouthrim of the other vase has been slightly polished in areas, possibly to conceal some firing imperfections and kiln grits.There is a tiny nick to the footrim and similar imperfections as well as surface wear and occasional enamel losses as on the other vase.
"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. 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."