the baluster body rising from a recessed base to a short narrow-ribbed neck with everted rolled rim, covered overall with a rich lustrous brown-black glaze freely painted in russet slip with three large stylized birds in flight, the mouth and base unglazed

Chips to rim and neck flange, the largest being approximately 1 1/8 inch in length. The body with a few glaze gaps, frits, and chips (the largest chip being approximately 3/8 inch in length), with some of these areas filled in. The base with one hairline crack across the diameter, two cracks on the footring (the largest being 2 inches), and repaired chips on the footring.
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.