THREE UNUSUAL CHINESE EXPORT BLUE ENAMEL AND GILT 'SACRED BIRD AND BUTTERFLY' PATTERN PLATES 19TH CENTURY

First plate: there is a one inch crack extending from the rim. The gilding on the edge rim is slightly rubbed. Second plate: There are several minor chips and fritting to the edge of the plate. There is an area 1 inch wide where the blue enamel has chipped off. Some of the blue enamel has been rubbed off at other areas. Third plate: There is a crack running from the rim to the footrim. There are two 1/4 inch restored chips to the rim. Minor rubbing to the enamels.
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.

For an example of a blue enamelled plate of this type see Mudge, 1986, p. 225, pl. 376.