A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT BLUE ENAMEL-DECORATED VASES Circa 1780

each painted on the body in famille-rose and iron-red with a vignette featuring a suspending basket of flowers, the narrow waisted neck with a smaller vignette of floral sprays, bordered by foliate scrolls in blue and white, with later ormolu mounts. Some restoration.

Both are in good overall condition, with one of the mounts on the mouth needing to be reaffixed; the mouth with tiny nibbles. One vase with two adjacent restored chips at the foot, altogether 1.5 cm. One of the ormolu handles is slightly loose.
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.