Ensemble de pièces en porcelaine Famille Rose à décor Pompadour Chine, dynastie Qing, circa 1745

comprenant un plat ovale, deux grandes coupes, et quatre bols et leurs soucoupes, l'intérieur à décor caractéristique de pivoines dans un médaillon central et quatre cartouches alternés aux armes d'un aigle et d'un poisson autour du cavetto

The oval dish is in good condition with the exception of a 1.3cm diam. shallow chip / flake above the rim, some wear and surface scratches inside, a 7.5cm hairline in the glaze to the cavetto, some light scratches, grits, expected iron spots and minor firing faults to the outside ; the larger circular dish has a minute chip to the rim with associated 3cm hairline crack, another 3.5cm hairline crack to the rim, some frittings and shrinkage in the glaze to the edge of the rim, otherwise in good condition ; the smaller dish has a small 3mm shallow chip and a 6cm hairline to the rim ; a few scratches, rubbing and minor firing faults to the enamels outside and inside, otherwise good ; the cups and saucers are in good condition with the exception of two saucers that have a tiny chip to the rim, iron spots, light scratches and a few scattered pin prick air bubbles.
"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."