A FINE FAMILLE-ROSE 'LOTUS POND' JAR MARK AND PERIOD OF GUANGXU

of baluster form, the rounded sides gently rising to a slightly waisted neck and a lipped mouth rim, brilliantly painted around the body with a pair of mandarin ducks swimming on a lotus pond above two conch-shells, next to a couple of white egrets looking at a pair of silver fish swimming in the transparent turquoise waters, all amidst towering lotus blooms and their leaves interspersed with sprays of nandinia berries, between a border of upright lappets at the foot and a yellow-ground frieze of pendent ruyi and key-fret collaring the rim, the recessed base inscribed with the six-character reign mark in underglaze blue    

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 2nd May 2005, lot 728.

The overall condition is very good with only a few light scratches to the enamelling and a couple minute pinholes.
"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."