each with a bell-shaped base supporting a tapering cylindrical shaft fitted with a central tray and surmounted by a small lotus-form tray with a metal pricket, the base with polychrome scrolling lotus against a bright turquoise ground all between a band of upright lappets below and wavy bands above, the shaft with blossoms and ruyi-form clouds, the central drip tray with an everted rim and ornamented to both sides with concentric bands of the 'Three Friends of Winter', floral motifs, and ruyi-form clouds, the petals of the smaller tray in variegated white and red enamel, the interior and metalwork gilt (2)

Each candlestick with wear appropriate for its age, including minor pitting and losses to the enamel (as illustrated), and minor dents to the metal (especially at the lotus-form tray). Colored wax infills applied to some areas of loss.
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.