A CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASE QING DYNASTY, 17TH / 18TH CENTURY

of baluster shape, beautifully decorated around the exterior with a lively scene of birds and butterflies among various flora, including orchids, prunus and peony, above rockwork and a band of green and blue waves, a dark-blue ruyi-head border below the trumpet mouth, all reserved on a wan cloison diaper turquoise ground, the splayed tall foot enameled with stylized lotus heads borne on foliate scrolls, with a gilt-bronze interior, rim, and foot 

The vase is in overall good condition. It shows a shallow bruised area above the rim of the foot approximately 2 inches long. There are minor losses to the blue enamel fo the lappets underneath the rim of the neck some of which have been filled in. enamel underneath the rim of the neck. And there are small losses to the enaml to the waves above the foot some of which have been filled in. The gilding on the inside neck is a rich golden colour.
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.