AN IRON RED AND GILT-DECORATED POWDER BLUE 'FISH' ROULEAU VASE QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

the cylindrical body rising to a ribbed neck with everted rim, brightly enamelled around the exterior with carps in iron-red surrounded by gilded aquatic plants and animals, all reserved on a powder-blue ground

The vase is in reasonably good condition, with a hairline crack inside the rim (approx. 16 cm) and another approx. 4 cm next to it, and a star crack to the base (approx. 8 x 7 cm). There are slight scratches to the surface and rubbing of the gilding. There are firing flaws including a small area without the blue ground glaze (approx. 3.5 x 1 cm) at the shoulders, grits to the rim and foot, several firing lines including one at the rim (approx. 1 cm) and several at the shoulders (longest approx. 2 cm), kiln adhesions near the foot, and burst bubbles and iron spots.
"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."