A PAIR OF LARGE CHINESE EXPORT HEXAGONAL VASES AND COVERS, QING DYNASTY, LATE 18TH CENTURY |

each vase painted with elaborate scenes of ladies, scholars and children at leisure in gardens within rococo-scrolled panels against a gilt-scroll ground, each domed cover of conforming hexagonal section similarly decorated surmounted  by a seated Buddhist lion knop, with gilt-wood stands. 6 pieces.

One cover with finial restuck, the rim with chips and frits, and a long curving hairline travelling from the inner rim to the base of the finial. The other cover also with the finial restuck, restoration to both front paws, and two pairs of drill holes to each side. The rim with a few shallow chips. One vase with two short hairlines to the rim and crazing to the interior of the neck. Both with expected wear to enamels and gilding, as well as 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.