A GROUP OF ORIENTAL PORCELAIN 19TH CENTURY

comprising a pair of famille-verte teabowls and saucers, Kangxi period, painted with birds perched on pine trees; a set of four unusual café-au-lait famille-rose beakers, painted with panels of figures; a pair of Japanese Imari bowls, Meiji period, of chrysanthemum form, painted with panels of flowers; and a famille-rose shallow bowl, Yongzheng period, painted with two cockerel amongst peony and rockwork

The pair of tea-bowls and saucers are in good condition with the exception of nibbles to rims and foot; one of the beakers has a 5cm., long hairline rim crack; one of the Imari bowls has a 5cm., long hairline crack to foot and base and both have light rubbing to the gilding; the 'famille-rose' dish has been broken into several pieces and repaired.
"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."