A PAIR OF WUCAI 'PHOENIX' JARS AND COVERS, QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

each of baluster form, brightly painted around the exterior with two large phoenix in flight, reserved on a dense leafy peony scroll ground, the domed cover similarly decorated and surmounted by a lotus bud finial (4)

One cover with a large restored break to the rim. The vase with a hairline crack from rim to neck. The other cover with two large restored breaks to the rim and a visible chip. The jar has a hairline crack at the rim extending down the neck and the base is a bit uneven. Both vases with several areas of overpaint to lost overglaze enamels - particularly the yellow and aubergine enamels.
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.