A GROUP OF FIVE CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN TEAPOTS AND COVERS QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

The teapot with baskets of flowers has restored rim chips. There are minor chips and losses to the appliques and scattered firing cracks. The cover has minor rim chips. The pear-shaped teapot molded with pierced medallions has a restored chip approximately 1 in. by 1/2 in. and a 1/2 in. hairline crack running from the rim edge. There are chips and losses to one of the applied flowers. There are glaze chips to the handle. The cover has fritting and restored chips to the rim edge. The lotus-molded teapot has a star-crack to the base running to the body. There is a minor chip to the lotus leaf. There is a minor chip to the spout and several to the foot rim and rim edge. The cover has chips to the rim. The teapot painted with peony branches - the spout has been broken and restored. Chips to the leaves. Scattered minor glaze flakes. Star-crack to base. The cover has minor rim chips. The tall baluster-shaped teapot appears to be 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.