A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE PLATES QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

painted with a central scene of figures in a garden pavilion watching two boys playing with a ball on a terrace, a third boy peering out from a window above, all within a flattened rim painted with scenes of figures at various leisurely pursuits, the underside of the rim with flower sprigs (2)

Christie's South Kensington, London, 8th September 1977, lot 76.

One has a polished rim chip issuing a short haircrack, and several other shallow chips to the underside and edge of the rim. The other has a small v-shaped rim chip issuing a short haircrack and several chips to the underside and edge of the rim.
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.