A PAIR OF GREEN-GROUND 'FAMILLE-VERTE' 'THREE STAR GODS' ROULEAU VASES QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

in almost mirror image, each brightly enameled with the Three Star Gods with Fu fully dressed in official robes standing in the middle, beside him on one side Fu holding a child with a ruyi sceptre in his arms standing beside a crane, the other with Shou presenting a large peach accompanied by an acolyte holding his long staff tied with a fan and a scroll, the reverse with a beribboned ruyi sceptre, the cylindrical neck with a band of upright ruyi-shaped lappets above a raised fillet, a keyfret border and a band of circles, all reserved on a bright green ground

One vase has extensive surface scratchings (each measuring circa 3cm) and a circa 1 x 0.2cm area of glaze pull near the bottom. There is minor glaze firing imperfections such as burst glaze bubbles which appears as black spots, predominantly to the shoulder. The base is slightly yellowed. The other vase has a 7 x 4cm area with uneven distribution of glaze and discolouration to the body, possibly caused by impurity in the porcelain, near the bottom and a 0.5 x 0.2cm glaze pull at the shoulder. The yellow enamel at the bottom of the left sleeve of Shoulao is uneven. There are minor surface scratchings and glaze firing imperfections such as burst glaze bubbles and iron spots.
"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."