THREE CHINESE EXPORT 'TOBACCO LEAF' PATTERN VASES, QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD, CIRCA 1785 |

each enameled with a large puce flower, surrounded by tobacco leaves painted in turquoise, yellow and blue, comprising: a pair of cylindrical gu-shaped vases and a small ormolu-mounted baluster vase

Pair of vases:
Sotheby's New York, April 19-20, 2001, lot 187
Ormolu-mounted vase:
Sotheby's New York, April 19-20, 2001, lot 188 (part)

One gu-shaped vase with small section of rim made up and with a firing tear running diagonally across the body, visible in the catalogue illustration. The other with small areas of restoration at the rim and foot.The ormolu mounted vase with the mouth slightly reduced to accommodate the top mount, and the mouth rim with a hairline extending down the top section of the shoulder, along with two other short hairlines and several minor flake chips. The mounts with minor casting flaws and rubbing to the gilding, and not inspected outside of mount. All pieces with minor and typical minor firing imperfections.
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.