A PAIR OF FAMILLE-ROSE GREEN-GROUND CUP SAUCERS SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG

the shallow rounded sides of each saucer rising to a wide everted rim decorated with a pink key-fret band, the centre set with a countersunk well circled by a raised ridge and painted with a red shou character, the cavetto patterned with sprays of lotus alternating with pink bats and blue shou characters on a turquoise ground, the reverse adorned by iron-red orchid sprigs, the base inscribed with an underglaze-blue six-character reign mark

There is a 1 cm hairline crack at the rim of one of the saucers and a small burst air bubble at its base. The pair is in overall good condition with only some light scratches on the interior.
"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."