TWO CANTON ENAMEL SAUCER DISHES QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

each with gently rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to an everted gilt rim, finely and brightly enamelled to the interior with a medallion enclosing flowers, fruit and a butterfly, encircled in the well by a yellow ground floral band, a diaper band with bats amidst clouds, and a floral scroll band, one enamelled to the exterior with dragons amidst clouds and reserved on a yellow ground, the other with a floral scroll reserved on a yellow ground

The 'dragon' dish with paper label 'Alfred Clarke Collection, no. 31'

As illustrated: both dishes are in good overall condition with the exception of: the dish on the left has a 2cm., wide crescent-shaped area of enamel crazing and an associated tiny enamel flake to the outer rim; the dish on the right has two (3 and 6cm.) hairline craze lines to the enamel encircling the interior of the base, a 2mm. flake to the enamel on the outer rim and several tiny enamels flakes beneath the nmetal-bound 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."