A TURQUOISE GLASS FIGURAL VASE AND A YELLOW GLASS 'SQUIRREL AND GRAPE' VASE QING DYNASTY, DAOGUANG PERIOD

the first with an ovoid body rising from a slightly flared base to a waisted neck and flanged rim, the opaque turquoise glass carved with two court ladies on a garden terrace, next to a large branch of camellia and below an overhanging willow tree, a pavilion on the reverse; the other of baluster form, carved with two squirrels clambering on fruiting vines issuing from pierced garden rocks, the glass of warm even opaque yellow colour

The yellow vase:
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 16th November 1983, lot 684.

Both vases are in overall good condition. Surface scratches and minute extremity nicks as can be expected. Yellow vase: There is a surface flake to one of the tendrils. Blue vase: There is a small surface flake to the bottom of the fencing to the right of the lady with a frontal view as well as one of the leaves. Extremity nicks to the mouthrim. The colour of the catalogue illustration is more of a reddish tone.
"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.
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