one side painted with a scene of Meng Haoran and his attendant seeking plum blossoms, the other painted with Ding Shan shooting a wild goose and inscribed renyin furi zuo yu doumen (painted in the capital during the height of summer heat in the renyin year) and signed Ye Zhongsan, with one seal reading yin, stopper (2)

The stopper is glued to the mouth and there appears to be a fracture to the neck which has been discolored by glue. The are signs of wear to the body.
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.

Ye Zhongsan was a follower of Zhou Leyuan who showed great promise in his early years. He was at his peak between 1895 and 1908, producing a series of masterpieces in his own, evolved style, but finally succumbed to a latent commercial streak after 1912, when joined by the eldest of his three sons.