A Chinese blue and white part dinner service Qing dynasty, 19th century

comprising: twelve custard pots and covers, thirteen large soup plates, six smaller soup plates, seven graduated oval dishes, seven large oval dishes and three circular dishes, each painted with a landscape and bordered by trellis and spearhead bands

All have expected wear to the gilding. Half the service is in overall good condition. The other half with condition issues including but not limited to, hairline and firing cracks to the rim and base, restored chips to the rim, restoration to several plates with associated overspray, one with a chip to the footrim, and a custard pot with a chip to 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. 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."