AN ASSEMBLED PAIR OF ENGLISH PORCELAIN TULIP VASES SECOND HALF, 19TH CENTURY

each piece modelled as a leafy tulip sprig on a mound base applied with foliage and a flower head.

Christie's East New York, January 29, 1986, lot 244 (the smaller vase)

The taller tulip vase, with several flakes and chips to the base and leaves, and two petals with restorations to approximately one-inch chips. The smaller vase, with restoration to approximately 1 1/2-inch chip to one leaf and half-inch chip to another leaf, several minor chips to the base and seveal minor chips to the rim of the flower.
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.