A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' BOTTLE VASES QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |

each with a compressed pear-shaped body rising from a tall, splayed foot to an elongated narrow neck and flared mouth, painted in strong cobalt tones with a pair of four-claw dragons in pursuit of 'flaming pearls,' with clouds, blossoming leafy branches, and further flames above cresting waves, the neck painted with a ring of arabesques below a patterned band and stiff leaves, the foot encircled by arabesques and the base with a flower mark in underglaze blue (2)

One with a restored mouth with an additional chip and minor fritting around the foot. The other with a U-form section restored at the mouth. Each with minor firing imperfections including iron spots and kiln adhesion at the base.
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.