A PAIR OF FAMILLE-ROSE 'FLORAL' DISHES QING DYNASTY, YONGZHENG PERIOD |

each brightly and well-enameled, the interior with a central foliate panel enclosing a  floral array with a pair of butterlies fluttering above, reserved on a blue-ground floral meander with demi-florets, encircled by narrow pink trellis band along the cavetto and a pale green cellular border enclosing four shaped cartouches of varying fruit and flowers, the underside undecorated (2)

Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York, 1997.

Each dish is in generally good condition with only minor expected wear (including minute chips to the rim and/or foot, and small losses to the enamels) and very minor firing imperfections.
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.