each of cylindrical form, the unglazed white biscuit body relief carved in mirror image with a pair of cranes perched on rockwork with pines, pomegranates, lingzhi and peonies blossoming around them, a sun emerging from incised clouds above and in the distance, each base with a carved apocryphal Kangxi seal mark within a square (2)

One has a star-crack to the base and an approx. 0.6 cm flake chip to the inner foot rim. The other in overall good condition. Both hat stands with polishing to the ground and some expected minute nicks to the extremities. Minor firing imperfections.
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.

Two carved porcelain brushpots with similar treatment of the rocks and foliage and similar marks, attributed to the studio of Daoguang period porcelain carver Li Yucheng, are illustrated in Tony Miller and Humphrey Hui, Elegance in Relief—Carved porcelain from Jingdezhen of the 19th to early 20th centuries, Hong Kong, 2006, pls 32 and 33.