A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE 'LOTUS' EWERS QING DYNASTY

each body of pear shape supported on a short spreading foot and rising to a tall flaring neck, applied to one side with an elegant S-shaped spout joined to the body with a cloud strut, and to the other with a tall loop handle, painted in rich cobalt-blue tones around the body with a broad band of undulating leafy lotus scroll between lotus-lappet and ruyi bands, the neck with peony, wave and stiff leaf bands, the rim and foot with key-fret bands

One ewer has a crack and break to the upper part of the handle where it joins the neck and a three-pointed star crack where the handle joins the body. Very minor fritting to the rim of the spout. Fritting on the rim of the spout of the second ewer. Both ewers have scattered pin-head iron spot impurities to glaze and very light overall surface scratching and rubbing. The colour of both ewers is of a more vibrant tone than the illustration suggests.
"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."