A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE BALUSTER JARS AND COVERS QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

each painted with rows of petal-shaped panels densely filled with peonies and foliage, between narrow flower and foliate bands at the rim and foot; together with a gu-shaped vase, en suite (broken) (5)

The Chinese Porcelain Company, New York.

One jar with restoration and frits to the rim, the other with frits to the rim and both with several glaze gaps and burst glaze bubbles on the surface. Both covers with fritting to the rim, one with an interior firing crack and the other with a few glaze gaps and burst glaze bubbles.
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.