A PAIR OF 'FAMILLE-ROSE' BLACK-GROUND VASES AND COVERS QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

each broad round-shouldered body brightly enamelled with panels alternately enclosing pairs of cockerel and flowers, all reserved on a dense leafy chrysanthemum-scroll ground and within pink cash-diaper bands, the domed covers similarly decorated and surmounted by a biscuit lion finial

Both vases and covers are in very good overall condition with the exception of some minor enamel flakes to the petals on seven of the flowers on one side of one vase (largest flake 8mm long), restoration to the ears of one lion dog finial and the loss of one knot of its mane, restoration to one knot of the mane on the other lion finial, and minor firing and glaze imperfections and glaze scratches to both covers and vases.
"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."