A CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-ROSE GARNITURE OF FIVE VASES AND THREE ASSOCIATED COVERS mid-18th century

comprising: three baluster vases with covers and two beaker vases, each painted with a continuous scene of birds perches on prunus branches, with rocks and pine trees in the shadowy distance, all below a turquoise diamond diaper and foliate scroll band, two of the domical covers decorated with floral sprigs, the third with lingzhi sprigs, all surmounted by a bud finial. Restoration and minor flaking of the turquoise enamel.

One of the baluster vases has a small area of old restoration on the neck. One of the beaker vases has an 11 cm wide old restoration to the interior of the mouth, caused by chipping on the rim. All three covers have old chips restored on the rim. The beaker vase without the restoration has minor flaking of the turquoise enamel and a negligible glaze chip to the rim.
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.