TWO CAFE-AU-LAIT GROUND FAMILLE-VERTE DISHES QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

each rising from a short straight foot to shallow rounded sides, the interior decorated with mandarin ducks in a lotus pond within double circles in underglaze blue, the white cavetto incised with lotus flowers below a colourful border of detached flowers within shaped cartouches, the exterior sides covered in café-au-lait, the bases white

Lauritz Christensen, Denmark, 1980s.

Both dishes are in good condition with the exception of four minor short glaze firing lines and an associated 2mm., chip to the footring of one, a circa 6mm., diam firing bruise to the edge of the medallion on the other, minor glaze firing imperfections including iron-spots and light glaze scratches to both.
"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."