A PAIR OF CANTON ENAMEL 'PHOENIX' DISHES QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

each brightly enamelled with a long-tailed crested bird and a pheasant perched on rockwork issuing peony, lily, and chrysanthemum stems, reserved on a plain white ground within a black foliate band, with a blue foliate band at the rim, the underside with floral sprigs centred by a pomegranate on a white ground

Both dishes are in very good condition with the exception of some light crazing to the white enamel between 11 and 2 o'clock and an infill to a circa 3.5 x 0.5cm., section of the footring on one dish and light crazing to the white enamel in the well around 7 o'clock on the other dish, and light enamel scratches and very minor rubbing to both dishes.
"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."