A FINELY CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER DISH QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

of shallow lobed form, finely carved to the interior with a scholar seated on a promontory amidst a towering pine tree and shrubbery issuing from rockwork, the bearded sage seated with a wine cup in front of him admiring distant mountains while his attendant sits in front of a stove, the shallow everted rim decorated on both sides with large blooming peony flowers, the base lacquered black

Sidney Moss Ltd., London (according to label).

This finely carved dish is in very good overall condition with the exception of restoration to a shallow circa 4cm., wide crescent-shaped section of the rim (at 10 o'clock) with associated short hairline cracks, re-lacquering to the footring, tweleve hairline cracks (longest 3.5cm.) radiating inwards from the footring on the black base and several short hairline cracks to the base.
"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."