Paire de grands plats en porcelaine de la famille rose Chine, dynastie Qing, époque Qianlong (1736-1795)

l'intérieur à décor d'un médaillon central de trois musiciens jouant du sanxian, du tambourin et de la flûte sous un grand pin, un enfant dansant devant eux, un autre leur apportant des coupes à vin, le cavetto à décor de huit courtisanes allongées ou engagées dans diverses activités sous un saule pleureur, à côté d'un lac couvert de lotus, ou près d'un rocher planté de pivoines  

One with a 9 cm crack to the rim, forked on 5 mm by the edge of the dish, 2 small flakes (3 and 1 mm) and 1 cm fritting to the brown edge of the border rim. Otherwise in good condition. The second with two chips to the rim (2 and 2.5 cm), one extending into a flake (3 x 1.5 cm) beneath. Some fritting to the border rim on a section covering approx 3 to 6 o'clock. Otherwise good. Each with expected wear and light scratches to the enamels inside, a few pin prick unburst air bubbles to the glaze.
"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."