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

each painted with a scene of scholars and acolytes in a river landscape with trees and distant pavilions, the straight neck with fruiting and flowering sprays, inscribed with a double-circle at the base

The vases are in very good condition with the exception of an old 11cm., long area of overpainting to the footring of one, a 4cm., bruise to the footring the other other, minor glaze firing imperfections including frits to the edge of the footrings and rims, tiny glaze pulls and glaze scratches. Whilst the vases are very similar in shape and decoration, it should be noted that the necks are a slightly different diameter.
"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."