A group of Chinese and European ceramics

comprising a Chinese famille-verte dish, 18th century; a Chinese imari dish, 18th century; four English Staffordshire transfer-printed plates, 19th century and a pair of blue and white cups and saucers

The Chinese imari dish is in overall good condition. The famille-verte dish with frits and small chips to the rim as well as some wear to the enamels. Four blue and white plates: the first with a large section with several restored pieces, approx. 16.5 x 4.5 cm, a firing flaw on the edge of the rim approx. 3 x 1.5 cm, and a hairline crack approx. 5.5 cm long. The second with small chips to the rim and a few hairline cracks, the longest approx. 5.5 cm. The third with a misfired section to the rim approx. 9.5 x 1.6 cm. The fourth with a chip to the rim and misfired section to the base. Cups and saucers: both cups with a chip to the rim, one saucer with a large chip to the rim approx. 2 cm. long, and other minor chips, the other saucer with frits 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.
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