A MASSIVE PAIR OF CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASES QING DYNASTY, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY

each baluster body rising from a short spreading foot to a tall trumpet neck, brightly decorated around the exterior with pairs of birds perched on and in flight over floral sprays issuing from rockwork, all reserved on a dense trellis diaper turquoise ground between ruyi and lotus-lappet bands, the neck similarly decorated with floral sprays between bat and cloud and ruyi bands

There is a 3cm diameter dent and an 8cm diameter area of restoration to the side of one vase. There is also rubbing to the gilding to the interior, rim and base of each.
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.