TWO GLAZED PORCELAIN VASES QING DYNASTY

the first of globular form rising to a cylindrical neck, the copper-red glaze draining at mid-neck and thickening toward the base; the other of ovoid form with a band of lotus scroll and ruyi above various treasures with a shou character band around the foot all in gilt over mirror-black glaze, the base with an apocryphal Kangxi mark (2)

The bottle vase: D. C. Monk & Son, London, 1983

The copper-red vase with minor firing imperfections (including expected craquelure and small burst glaze bubbles), expected wear to the surface, and small chips to the underside of the footring. The black vase with expected wear to the surface, footring, and gilding, and one small chip to the interior of the rim (approx. 5 mm).
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.