The 'Jian' 'hares-fur' bowl has some areas of miss-firing to the rim; the 'Yaozhou' bowl has extensive glaze crackle, a 2.5 and two 4cm., hairline rim cracks; the'Longquan' 'lotus' bowl has sevral circa 5cm., glaze lines to the interior, one restored rim chip with an associated 4cm., glaze hairline to the interior; the Cizhou 'partridge-feather' bowl has a circa 5cm., wide V-shaped gold lacquer repair to the rim, a 1cm., firing line to the rim and several minor glaze firing imperfections including glaze pulls and burst glaze bubbles; the 'Ding' 'lotus' saucer dish is in good condition.
"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."