A CHINESE EXPORT 'FAMILLE-ROSE' GARNITURE CIRCA 1745

comprising three faceted baluster vases with covers and two gu-shaped beaker vases, each of octagonal section, the domed covers mounted with seated lions, the rounded shoulders elegantly tapering to a splayed foot, painted in bright enamels with rectangular panels alternating with birds and butterflies amongst flowers and foliage issuing from rockwork, set between foliate scrolls on a swirl-diaper ground, the neck painted with floral sprays on a cell-diaper border, the decoration repeated on each beaker

Covers - one has a restored chip to one corner and the finial has been off and restored back on. The finial has some flaking to the enamels and overpainting. One cover is in good condition with just a minor chip and frits to the rim edge and some flaking to the finial. The other cover has had the finial restored back on. All three covers have some minor patches of flaking to the enamels. Gu vases - one is in good condition. The other has extensive restoration to the upper section of the neck above the square boss. The restoration is well done but yellowed. Baluster vases - the enamels on one vase are of slightly different tone and the painting has slight differences in execution to the other two. This vase has an area of restoration to one side of the rim, with a restored crack extending half way down the body. One vase has minor restoration to one corner of the rim. One vase is 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.