AN ASSEMBLED CHINESE EXPORT PART DINNER SERVICE CIRCA 1795

each piece painted with a sepia and gilt flower spray within a sepia or burnt orange ground border of stars and foliate scrolls, comprising: twenty-four dinner plates, thirty-three shallow soup plates, twelve dessert plates, thirteen side plates, eight shallow berry bowls, eight custard cups and nine covers and two sauceboats. 109 pieces.

Collection of A. Alfred Taubman.

Sauceboats - one has a small restored rim chip; both have retouching to the gilt rims. Custard cup covers - one has been broken and restored; one has a restored rim chip; seven are in good condition Custard cups - all have slight wear to the gilding on the handles; one has a short haircrack to the rim; seven are otherwise in good condition Eight berry bowls - all with some wear to gilt rims otherwise in good condition Thirteen side plates - all in good condition with just slight wear to gilding, except: one is cracked across the center; one has a large area of restoration to the rim; one has a tiny rim chip; one has been broken and restored. Twelve dessert plates - all in good condition with just minor wear to gilt rims except: one has a 2 inch haircrack to the rim; one has a 1/4 inch haircrack to the rim 24 plates - all in good condition with just minor wear to gilding and slight stacking wear, except: one has a half inch haircrack to the rim 33 soup plates - all in good condition with just minor wear to gilt rims, except: three each have a half inch haircrack to the rim; two each have a 1/8 inch rim chip; two have a small restored rim chip; one has a star crack to the center; one has an area of restoration to the rim and one has a piece of the rim and cavetto broken out and restuck.
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.