each quadrilobed jardinière decorated on each side with an enameled ogival panel enclosing a bat suspending a chime flanked by scrolling lotus, and surrounded by four further enameled bats, all against a ground chased with scrolling foliage, supported on four ruyi-form tab feet, and 'planted' with a gnarled prunus tree bearing pink tourmaline blossoms with jadeite pistils (2)

There are minor losses and wear to the enamelon both the plaques and bats. One plaque has been cracked and soldered back. The trees on both jardinières have been repaired, with minor losses to the flowers. Each jardinière is missing its decorative flooring.
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.