A GROUP OF BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN WARES 19TH / 20TH CENTURY

comprising a Chinese celadon-ground jar and cover, a Japanese teapot, a Japanese square-section vase; a Chinese small ovoid jar, a small blue and white provincial jar, a Chinese blue and white barrel-form garden seat, and Mottahedeh reproduction monteith, in Kangxi style. 9 pieces.

Japanese vase - good condition. Chinese jar - good condition. Chinese provincial jar: Considerably speckling and discoloration to the glaze. The surface is slightly matte. Garden seat - good condition. Monteith - good condition. Teapot and cover: Minor fritting around the knop of the cover. Celadon jar and cover: Two 1/4 in. chips around the edge of the rim and chip to the tip of the knop. The jar is in good condition.
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.

Please see pages 50, 64 and 168 for additional illustrations of this lot.