of slender baluster form, with high shoulders rising to the waisted neck, encircled by a single raised filet and galleried rim, well-painted in strong tones of cobalt blue with a continuous scene of deer along a rocky riverbank amidst towering pines with crane flying overhead, all resting on a slightly splayed foot

Collection of Dr. John Pullan, London (1915-1995).
Spink & Son Ltd., London, 1998.
Geoffrey Waters, London, 17th July 2000.

Chinese Blue & White Porcelain from the Pullan Collection, Spink & Son Ltd., London, 1998.

There is a single restored chip to the rim and two small areas of discolored glaze on the body. There is some roughness to the glaze around the foot as well as a single small chip.
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.

For a very similar vase see Michel Beurdeley and Guy Raindre, Qing Porcelain; Famille Verte; Famille Rose, London, 1986, page 49, pl. 53.