A BLUE AND WHITE ROULEAU VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

of characteristic cylindrical form, with a columnar neck and galleried rim, finely painted in bright and inky tones of blue with a continuous scene of sages in discussion within a skiff floating along a riverscape graced with high mountains, pine forests and birds, observed by a lone fisherman, the other sage with his attendant carrying a qin, a crenelated border and band of scrolls and ruyi-heads at the neck, the base inscribed with a double circle

Sotheby's New York, 20th March 2007, lot 803.

There is a restored crack running down the body from the shoulder to the foot. There is overspray around the shoulder apparently covering a crack. There are numerous restored rim chips and the base has been drilled and filled, with some overspray around the base above the foot.
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.