Special Notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
Saleroom Notice
Please note that these vases were previously in the collection of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman and then in the sale, Sotheby's New York, 22 May 1993, lot 187 ($118,000).