A Chinese export porcelain famille-rose part dinner service circa 1810

each decorated in a variation of the 'Rockefeller' pattern, painted in the center with figures in a pavilion
comprising:
    2 oval serving platters
  12 soup plates
  12 dinner plates
  12 salad plates
  12 bread plates

All have expected and minor wear to the gilding and enamels. The larger oval serving platter is in good condition. The smaller oval serving platter has a large restored section with an associated U-shaped break to the lower section of the dish. Two soup plates with minor glaze flake to the interior and one with a minute chip to the rim. Otherwise, the other nine are in good condition. One dinner plate has two chips to the rim, two have a small hairline crack to the rim and two have small chip to the base. Otherwise, the other seven are in good condition. One salad plate has a small chip to the foot. Otherwise, the other eleven are in good condition. One bread plate with two hairline cracks to the rim. Otherwise, the other eleven are in 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.

A 165 piece service in this pattern was sold at Sotheby's London, 20th June 1978, lot 193.