A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE BEAKER VASES Kangxi period, (1662-1722)

each rising from a rounded foot to an everted rim, painted in rich cobalt-blue with three vertical vignettes featuring various flowers borne on tall stems with rockwork, birds and insects fluttering above, against coin-diaper grounds, all between ruyi-head panels enclosing foliate scrolls.

Sold, Christie's New York, January 23, 2008, lot 2.

Both are in good overall condition with very minor fritting on the rims. One has light surface scratches to the interior, near the mid-section; and a 1 cm firing flaw on the base. The other with a series of small firing flaws on the base, the largest 1.2 cm. Both with minor iron spots and pinpricks to the interior.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."