A LARGE YELLOW-GROUND GRISAILLE VASE AND COVER QING DYNASTY, GUANGXU PERIOD

the tall baluster body surmounted by an upright neck, painted with a pair of scaly sinuous dragons striding amongst large chrysanthemum and mallow flower sprays, all against a bright yellow ground, flanked on the shoulders by a pair of gilt lion-mask ring handles, all above a turquoise border with 'bird-and-flower' cartouches in reserve along the foot, repeated on the domed cover, set with a gilt lion-and-ball finial

There are chips and minor glaze flakes at the mouthrim. The gilding on the lion mask handles and finial have some wear, scattered minor areas of glaze pull to the body, and there is a small glaze flake above one of the dragons. The cover has minor kiln grit at the top and some enamel flakes, with chips around the rim.
"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."