FOUR VIENNA CYLINDRICAL BOTTLE-COOLERS OR VASES |

each U-shaped, painted and gilt in the Imari palette with peony sprays above blue-ground bands reserved with gold-ground with quatrefoil cartouches painted with karashishi 

Overall in good condition and of good appearance with some minor chipping to the foot rims of the smaller jars visible. Two larger jars: are slightly different in height and diameter, one is more unevenly thrown and glazed around the rim and interior of the rim. It has two very minor chips to the underside edge foot rim, slight rubbing to gilt rim and some minor rubbing to the decoration on the lower part. The other larger example is more unevenly thrown. The rim has been wiped clear of glaze at the time of manufacture giving it a rougher surface, possibly to have a liner or a metal mount added. There is a small chip to the edge of the foot rim and several small patches of wear to the edge of the foot. Slight rubbing to gilding in general, the underglaze blue is paler and with more flowing especially noticeable to the border and overall the iron-red enamels are weaker. There is a firing crack extending 2/3 of the circumference of the interior foot rim. Two smaller examples: again of slightly different sizes. The slightly taller example has two shallow foot rim chips next to each other (20mmx10mm and the further small foot rim chip 8mmx5mm), light rubbing to gilding and slight discolouration to glaze of the lower part from the time of manufacture. The other small example with chipping to foot rim in particular to an area (25mm wide x 8mm deep), the other notable foot rim chip (6mm x 4mm). Very light rubbing to gilt rim.
"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."

tallest: 25cm. high, 18cm. diameter, 9 3/4in., 7in.
smallest: 19.5cm. high, 14cm. diameter, 7 3/4in., 5 1/2in. Four vases from the same set sold Sotheby's London, Noblesse Oblige, 'Property of a European Royal Family", 14 April 2011, lot 180 (£8,750).