Paire de pique-fleurs en porcelaine Imari Chine, dynastie Qing, XVIIIIE siècle

les bords ondulés, le dos plat, la panse décorée de rochers en bleu sous couverte sur fond de croisillons en rouge de fer, avec un petit sucrier couvert et un couvercle en porcelaine imari

One flower pot has 2 areas of old restauration on either side of the back. One is ca. 5 cm wide and the other is ca. 7 cm long. Some fritting all along the corrugated rim. A ca. 3cm wide area of restauration to the front above the peony flower. The other flower pot is in better overall condition, with the exception of fritting all along the corrugated rim, and a ca. 2 cm firing crack to the back with an associated vertical ca. 8.5 cm hairline crack. Another hairline crack starting from one hole in the back and extending sideways until the edge of the pot. The sugar pot is in good overall condition with a big iron spot to the inside and a smaller one to the outside. The cover has been broken into two parts and restuck. A small flake in the blue glaze to the finial. The other cover in good overall condition with a ca. 2 cm hairline crack in the glaze starting from 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. 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."