A CARVED LIME-GREEN-GLAZED BRUSHPOT, SIGNED WANG BINGRONG QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

of cylindrical form, finely decorated to the exterior in relief with a crane reserved in white, meticulously picked out with incised and painted details, perched on the branch of a gnarled pine tree issuing overlapping fan-shaped needles, the base incised with a four-character maker's mark

With scattered flake chips to the interior mouth rim, the longest measuring approximately 1 cm long, and scattered minor firing flaws including burst groups of glaze bubbles. A section above the crane, along the mouth rim, restored. With a few minor chips to the tree and one to one talon, as well as a few flake losses to the glaze of the tree. Also present are faint surface scratches, and typical wear to the enameling and 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.