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

each baluster body rising from a spreading foot to a tall trumpet neck and everted rim, painted around the exterior in rich cobalt-blue tones with four arch-shaped panels enclosing birds perched on fruiting and flowering bushes issuing from rockwork, all between moulded and painted lotus-lappet bands at the base and collar, the neck similarly painted with panels between a ribbed chevron and a moulded lappet band, the interior of the rim with a geometric floret band, the base with a ruyi spray within double circles

The pair of vases are in very good condition with the exception of characteristic frits to the rim and two shallow glaze flakes to the edge of the rim of one, minor glaze firing imperfections including glaze pinhols and very light and minor glaze scratches.
"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."