A GROUP OF SIX CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN VESSELS, QING DYNASTY |

comprising a pair of gu form vases painted with various bogu (precious objects and antiques) and stylised florets all between a key-fret border at the rim and foot, a pair of baluster vases depicting court dignitaries in a courtyard, and a pair of ewers decorated with large floral blossoms issuing from craggy rockwork

Both ewers have restoration to the top and bottom of the handle and to approximately half of the rim and spout and one has a circa 2cm., firing hairline to the base; the pair of beakers are in good condition with the exception of a 3cm., and 1cm., hairline rim crack to one, a 5cm., firing hairline running around the other beakers footring with associated tiny chips, and a 1.5cm., bruise to the same footring with associated small glaze flake; the pair of vases are in good condition with the exception of a 2mm., rim chip to one. All with minor glaze firing imperfections and light glaze scratches.
"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."