清十八 / 十九世紀 鬥彩八吉祥紋大方瓶 《大明成化年製》仿款

of baluster form with a splayed foot and waisted neck, densely decorated to the body with the auspicious emblems surrounded by leafy flower scrolls, all between a band of upright lappets and stylized florets, the neck encircled by formalized foliate scrolls, the foot with pendent ruyi heads, the base with an apocryphal six-character Chenghua mark in underglaze blue

There is a restored V-shaped crack from one corner of the body; the crack starts at approx. 18 cm above the base and descends diagonally down two sides of the base (each arm of the crack approx. 24 cm in length), and then continues across the base. An associated vertical crack extends from the base up a third side of the vase.
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.