Christie's New York, June 9, 1990, lot 73

Overall in very good condition. When viewed in person, the exterior glaze presents with a variety of indigo and Prussian blue tones, with intersecting gray-blue striations and interspersed with patches of sandy beige hues; the interior glaze matching these latter hues, as partially visible in the catalogue illustration. There is minor craquelure throughout the interior and exterior surfaces, visible on close inspection, as well as minor scattered particulate inclusions and air bubbles throughout, inherent to the production. The underside of the base with a minor loss to the glaze, exposing the bisque below, inherent in the production and due to the glaze sticking to the kiln shelf, measuring approximately 1/8 inch in diameter and not visible when the vase is upright. The underside also with what appears to be a trace remnant of the kiln shelf, measuring approximately 1/16 x 1/8 inch. The vase has been inspected under ultraviolet light and does not appear to have undergone any visible restoration. An extremely playful and almost anthropomorphic form in high relief.
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.