A CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-ROSE CHARGER circa 1735

painted in the center with two ducks swimming amongst lotus blossom within a pink-ground diaper band around the cavetto painted with flowerheads and reserved with panels of precious objects and and a border depicting the Eight Immortals amidst clouds around the rim. Small restored rim chips.

There are two minor, well-restored shallow 1/4-in. chips to the rim at nearly 12 o'clock and at 8 o'clock. There is a small chip-like firing fault at 12 o'clock, two minor flat 1/8-in. chip to the undeside of the rim at 8 and 10 o'clock and two additional very minor pinhead chips at 10 and 3 o'clock. Apart from this and a very minor spot of wear to the enamels of one duck, the charger is in good condition.
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.