A CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE PART DINNER SERVICE CIRCA 1770

each piece painted with a lotus flower and willow tree within a border of foliate shaped cell diaper panels alternating with vignettes of flowers and bamboo issuing from pierced rockwork, the reverse painted with three flowering branches, comprising: two shallow bowls, eight dinner plates and four soup plates.  One bowl and one plate with some restoration.  14 pieces.

One dinner plate has two very minor rim chips, possibly caused by a plate hanger. One plate has a 3/4-in. restored rim chip. One soup plate has a 1/2-in. shallow chip along the rim edge, a second miniscule rim chip and a 1/4-in restored rim chip. Another has five miniscule rim chips; and a third has one miniscule rim chip.
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.