A pair of Paris porcelain parcel gilt biscuit vases circa 1810

each of flattened ovoid form and affixed with an eagle head handle, the gilt body ciselé with octagons, the neck and lower body molded with biscuit and black-painted leaves, raised on a square base.

Christie's New York, April 26, 1994, lot 103

Please note that each vase is lined with a gilt metal insert and has not been examined beneath the inserts. Some very minor and occasional rubbing to the gilding on the rectangular bases and occasional scratching to the gilding in places. Each vase has a small chip to the tip of eagle's beak on one handle. The rectangular base and the foot of one vase is restored, covering a break on this lower portion of the vase; the break appears to be initiating from the midpoint of the base and up the stem of the vase. The restoration is well done. One vase has fine haircracks to the center of the base, caused by overtightening of the screw. Otherwise in good condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.