each ovoid body rising from a spreading foot to a flared mouth, painted with birds perched in prunus trees blossoming alongside bamboo and orchid buds in shades of aubergine, green, and white against a black ground, with a raised collar of green above the shoulder, fitted wood stands (4)

Both vases with minor firing imperfections (making the glaze more matte in some areas), and minor frits at the rim and foot. One vase with a short crack at the rim, and the footring with a few cracks and two chips. The other vase with a 6-cm crack extending downward from the rim. Please note that this lot includes a stand, frame or other component made from a type of Chinese hardwood, which, if exported, will require a CITES permit to leave the United States.
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.