A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE SLEEVE VASES TRANSITIONAL PERIOD, 17TH CENTURY

of cylindrical form rising to a short wide neck with everted rim, painted with a continuous scene in varying shades of underglaze blue with birds in flight and at rest amongst rockwork and foliage, the flat base unglazed (2)

Christie's London, 29th June 1982, lot  87.

One vase with a chip to the rim, and the glaze with faint fine brown speckling overall. The other vase, with a shallow chip, a tiny frit and a small hairline crack. There is a small character reading 'min' that was later engraved to the lower body.
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.