A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL VASES ON MOUNTS QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |

each of baluster shape, the exterior depicting birds perched on blossoming and fruiting branches with flying butterflies, the shoulders with hanging bats between ruyi pendants and stylised lotus scrolls, the neck decorated with lotus sprays amongst multi-coloured meandering foliage, all between further lotus scrolls at the foot and a ruyi-cloud border encircling the rim, all against a bright blue ground, set on gilt-bronze mounts

The vases are in good overall condition with the exception of characteristic areas of pitting to the enamel, very small areas of loss to the enamel, discolouration and rubbing and minor cracking and flaking to the enamel around the edges of the footring and rubbing and scratches to the gilded rims and mounts.
"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."