the cylindrical body elegantly painted with boys at play, one with hands clasped over the eyes of a playmate, observed by an older boy wearing an official's robe and clasping a ruyi scepter, a small boy crouching over in laughter, as another, bearing a lotus blossom on a stick, happily tickles the central figure with a twig, all set between a band of lappets encircling the base and an elaborate cloud collar enclosing crane medallions, florets and leafing fruit on a pale-green stippled ground, the shoulder with stylized chrysanthemum reserved on a diaper ground, the slender neck with a raised chevron filet, repeated at the rim

Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York.
Michael B. Weisbrod Inc., New York. 

Children in Chinese Art, China Institute, New York, 1991.

The vase is in overall good condition with slight fritting to the mouth rim and expected wear to the enamels.The are burst glaze bubble flaws along the shoulder and a star crack to the base.
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.