A pair of Worcester yellow-ground reticulated baskets circa 1765-75

well-painted in the interior with colorful flowers; the exterior applied with florettes picked out in puce and green. Together with a Derby porcelain blue and white potpourri bowl and cover, the interior printed in underglaze-blue with a Chinese landscape. 4 pieces.

The yellow-ground baskets: Some very minor and occasional scratching to the enamels in the interior; otherwise in good condition. The blue and white basket and cover: the knob of the cover has been broken off and restored back; the restoration is old and has turned yellow. There are several small rim chips to the flange of the cover, some of which are stilt marks; all are not visible from the exterior. There is a tiny rim chip to the bowl and a few minuscule chips to the edges of the applied leaves.
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.