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

each of hexagonal form, with a compressed body rising from a flared foot to a long narrow neck and flared mouth, painted in bright cobalt blue with shaped reserves of elegant ladies gazing at the moon, alternating with panels of 'Hundred Antiques' or a scholar and attendant in a landscape, set against a 'cracked-ice' ground, the neck with florets between varying foliate and lappet bands, the foot encircled with wide lappets to each facet, the base with an underglaze blue 'G' mark (2)

Collection of Sir George Robey, C.B.E. (1869-1954).
Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York.

One vase has several restored chips to the rim. The compressed body has restoration to four corners. The pedestal foot and the base are covered with overspray, possibly to conceal frits, chips, or glaze pulls. The other vase has a few small restored chips to the rim. Four facets of the pedestal foot and the base are covered with overspray, possibly to conceal frits, chips, or glaze pulls.
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.

Two nearly identical pairs were sold in our London rooms, one on 27^th June 1974, lot 100, the other on the 16^th November 1976, lot 72. For a discussion of the significance of the 'G' mark see note, lot 405.