清康熙 灑藍地描金礬紅魚藻圖棒槌瓶一對

l'extérieur peint de grands carpes en rouge-de-fer nageant parmi la faune et la flore marines finement peintes à l'or, le col rehaussé de caractères shou, socles en métal doré, usures (4)

The vase on the left hand side of the catalogue illustration: Is in overall good condition. There is light wear to the gold-painted parts of the design which is very detailed and the iron-red painted fish are nice and lively. There are some pin-point imperfections and glaze pulls to the glaze inside the rim, neck and base. The vase on the right hand side of the catalogue illustration: Is in overall good condition with the exception of a ca. 3cm wide chip to the foot rim. The gilding is worn and not as detailed as on the other vase of the pair, the carp are detailed and lively. There are some pin-point imperfections and glaze pulls to the glaze inside the rim, neck and base and there is light fritting to the rim.
"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."

See a vase of similar design in the Baur Collection in Geneva, illustrated in John Ayers, Chinese Ceramics in the Baur Collection, vol. 2, Geneva, 1999, no. 141 (A559), p.16.