A BLUE AND WHITE BALUSTER VASE QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |

the tapering rounded body rising to an angled shoulder, sweeping up to a waisted neck and everted rim, flanked by a pair of archaistic kui dragon handles, decorated with flower roundels wreathed in scrolling foliage, repeated on the neck above a trefoil band and crashing waves at the shoulder, all between a border of lappets and keyfret around the rim

There is an old restoration under the rim with extensive respray on the glaze. There are firing imperfections, including a burst air bubble on the vase shoulder, pinholes and iron spots on the handles. There are scratches to the surface glaze.
"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."