A PAIR OF UNDERGLAZE-BLUE AND RED FACETTED BALUSTER VASES QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

each six-sided body rising from a short spreading foot to a tall waisted neck, painted to the front face with a mountainous river landscape and to the other with long tailed birds perched amidst blooms issuing from rockwork, all covered in a transparent pale celadon glaze, wood stands

The vases are in good condition with the exception of a large frit to one rim and minor glaze firing imperfections including iron spots and burst bubbles and light scratches and rubbing to the glaze especially at the edges of the body.
"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."