A CANTON ENAMEL DISH QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

painted in bright enamels depicting a lady in a summer garden, her attendants pouring wine through a hollowed lotus stem as she sips while reclining against a stack of albums, the scene encircled with a border of sepia and gilt lotus meander at the cavetto, further bordered with cartouches of sanduo reserved against dense floral grounds between a yellow wan-patterned band and a rose-colored band of florets, the reverse with further fruit and flower bouquets on a white ground

Beyond expected wear to the surface and footring, the dish has scattered cracks to the enamel, especially to the rim, circumference of the cavetto, the exterior, and the base; some of the enamel to the exterior is lifting. There is an approx. 10-cm ridge to the center of the base, and the rim is uneven. Areas of the interior and exterior of the cavetto and rim have been sprayed.
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.