A PAIR OF SILVER AND SHIBAYAMA INLAID GOLD LACQUER VASES, MEIJI PERIOD

each with tall flared silver neck and high bracket foot enamelled with floral motifs, the gold lacquer ground inset with two shaped rectangular ivory panels inlaid with different species of birds perched among seasonal flowering plants

One with inlay of tail of bird missing. One pin missing on silver shoulder edge (lifting from lacquer body around one side). Silver base loose where attatched to body. Dent to lacquer body at lower edge of one panel with crack approximately 2mm beneath panel. The other vase - two silver petals of mouth slightly bent down, one pin missing from shoulder edge attatchment to body. Inlaid wing of one bird missing, Silver base slightly loose. Panels on both vases with slight gaps inside silver borders.
"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."