A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT SMALL JARS AND COVERS; A LOTUS-FORM WATER DROPPER AND TWO LOTUS-FORM LADLES CIRCA 1770 AND 19TH CENTURY

the ladles with wood stands. 7 pieces.

Gordon, 1977, p. 113, pl. 103 (the jars); p. 105, pl. 90 (the lotus-form wares)

Waterdropper: in good condition. Spoons: Both in good condition; one has an area of misfired enamel on the exterior. Jars and covers: One has very minor chips around the rim and numerous small chips and losses to the applied petals and leaves. The other has numberous small chips and losses to the applied petals and leaves. One cover has had the knop restored back on and has small chips and restored chips to the applied decoration. The other cover has small chips and losses to the applied decoration.
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.

The very unusual jars are probably based on Meissen forms.