清十八 / 十九世紀 素三彩文玩五件

comprising a yellow ground bottle vase painted with green leaves issuing white flowers and aubergine lingzhi; another yellow-ground bottle vase similarly decorated, a sancai-glazed elephant-form joss-stick holder,  a famille verte crab-form box and cover; a white biscuit figure of a rabbit with a lingzhi on its back forming a mirror stand, with wood stand (7)

Smaller yellow ground bottle vase Chait Galleries (according to label).

Both bottle vases with the expected firing and glazing imperfections. The taller vase has a provenance sticker covering almost the entire base which was not removed for inspection. The shorter vase has a star crack to the base and a network of shallow cracks to the footring caused by an impact. The elephant has firing cracks and chips to the feet, and the expected firing imperfections. The crab-form box has chips to the tips of two spikes on the cover. There are shallow chips to the base. The rabbit has a loss to the top of the sprig held in its mouth. There are chips along the edges of the ears, leaves and mirror support. There are firing cracks and small repairs to the stalks of the leaves.
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.