TWO COPPER-RED GLAZE VESSELS QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

the first a globular bottle vase, the other a small beehive-form water pot; together with a Japanese small blue-glazed hexagonal jar with a cylindrical cover (4)

The red vase and waterpot:
Acquired by 1986, and thence by descent.
The blue jar:
Warren E. Cox, New York.
Acquired from Frank Caro Co., New York, 1980, and thence by descent.

The vase is in overall good condition, but with minor manufacturing imperfections (including two glaze flaws to the belly), and expected general wear (including fine scratches and scattered small frits). The water pot is in overall good condition, with minor manufacturing imperfections (including fine glaze cracks) and minor expected wear. The blue jar and cover are in overall good condition with only minor expected wear.
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.