A collection of fifteen Chinese blue and white various vases Qing dynasty, Kangxi period

comprising two beaker vases, two ovoid vases, a pair of baluster vases with handles, a single baluster vase, two cylindrical vases, and six small baluster vases with handles, some with damages

The beaker vases: one with re-stuck damages to the upper rim, related chips; ovoid vases: one with hairline crack running down from the upper rim (ca. 2cm. long), the other with tiny chips to the footrim; pair of baluster vases: with handles re-gilt, one with restored handles lacking rings, rubbing to gilding, larger chip and related hairline crack to the upper rim, tiny chip to foot rim; single baluster vase: in overall good condition; cylindrical vases: fritting to the foot rims; six small vases: some chips, one handle broken off and missing, some rings missing, small restorations and some re-gilding to the handles.
"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.
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