A GROUP OF CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-ROSE TEA WARES CIRCA 1735-45

comprising: a pair of black-ground teabowls and saucers painted with panels of deer; a teabowl and saucer with a landscape scroll panel; a fluted diaper-paneled teabowl and saucer; a saucer painted with butterflies in the style of Cornelis Pronk and a teapot stand painted with colorful diaper panels. 9 pieces.

Black ground saucers - one has a 1/2 inch haircrack to the rim ; one has a shallow rim chip. Black ground teabowls - one has a 1/2 inch haircrack to the rim; the other is in good condition Saucer with landscape - minute chip under rim edge; teabowl has numerous tiny rim chips Diaper saucer and teabowl - both in good condition Butterfly saucer - has a two inch by 1 inch piece broken from rim and restored back in - the restoration is old and yellowed Teapot stand - good condition, very slight wear to enamels.
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.