A LARGE PAIR OF FAMILLE-ROSE VASES QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

each of almost cylindrical form tapering towards the foot and rising to a high angled shoulder, surmounted by a trumpet neck with everted, lipped rim, enameled in a subtle famille-rose palette with a lively depiction of artists, poets and sages engaged in scholarly pursuits amidst foliage, rockwork and pavilions below a band of confronting dragons on a stippled ground with a pair of applied lion-mask handles, the neck with further scholarly scenes below a ruyi band (2)

Replica Shoes 's London, 2nd November 1993, lot 210.

There is an area of restoration on the rim of one vase, approximately 3 in. (7.6 cm) wide with overpainting. The other vase is in overall good condition. Both vases have the expected wear to the enamels, scattered burst bubbles and iron spots.
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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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.