A DOUCAI ‘LONGEVITY’ VASE QING DYNASTY, YONGZHENG PERIOD

the globular body rising from a tall spreading foot to a trumpet neck with galleried rim, painted with two deer in a landscape with pine, rocks and lingzhi, the neck similarly decorated with a pair of cranes in a landscape, all divided by ruyi, chevron and floral bands, the foot decorated with overhanging floral branches above a band of stylised cloud swirls, the rim encircled by a chevron band, inscribed with an apocryphal Chenghua mark to the base

There is a 25cm long area of repair to the rim of the vase, that runs in an 8cm wide arc down the neck. There is also an 8cm area besides this on the that had had some re-painting/restoration. There is also a 1cm crack to the other side of the rim. There is also some scratches, iron spots and burst bubbles to various areas.
"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."