A GROUP OF THREE CHINESE EXPORT JARDINIÈRES LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

the first painted with barbed panels each with a tempestuous ocean scene with a rocky island and pine tree reserved on a yellow ground painted with fruit and foliage between light blue-ground borders of butterflies and flowers; the second painted with panels of flowering vases reserved on a powder blue-ground; the third painted with blossoming prunus branches reserved on a blue ground.  Some minor restoration.

There is some old restoration and spray residue around the rim of the yellow ground jardinière, as well as some small areas of fritting to the edge of the rim and to some of the enamel bands. Each of the blue ground jardinières has some small minor scratches to the body, which are not disfiguring, otherwise they are in good condition.
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.