FIVE SMALL CHINESE CELADON GLAZED DISHES YUAN / MING DYNASTY

comprising: two foliate rimmed dishes, one with fluted sides and a faintly carved floral center, the other with carved floral decoration with characters; a dish with a carved foliate medallion filled with a diaper ground, enclosed by grooved sides and everted rim; a deep plainly-potted dish with fluted sides, and dish with carved floret.

The plain fluted and foliate rim dish with a rim chip and some minor spots of glaze pull. The foliate rim with carved floral decoration dish - there is a vertical hairline crack running from the rim edge, a rim chip anda small area of glaze pull. The dish with a carved foliate medallion and grooved sides - in overall good condition. The deep fluted dish - there is a small area of gilded restoration. The carved flowerhead dish - there are light surface scratches on the interior and exterior. Otherwise, in overall good condition.
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.