A CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE GARNITURE OF FIVE SMALL VASES AND THREE COVERS EARLY 18TH CENTURY

each painted with a fisherman seated on a riverbank in a mountainous landscape, comprising: three baluster vases and covers and two beaker vases. Minor restoration.

Baluster vases: two have restoration around at least 1/2 of the neck; one is restored around the entire rim. Beaker vases: one as a very minor 1/8-in. rim chip; one has a 2-in. portion of the rim restored. Covers: One is good; the other two have some minor restoration to the rim edges. All the restoration is extremely well done and, while it is not possible to determine the full extent of the damage it conceals, it is probably just minor rim chips and/or short haircracks.
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.