A YELLOW-GROUND FAMILLE ROSE PART TEA SET GUANGXU MARKS AND PERIOD |

each piece brightly enamelled and gilt with four medallions enclosing the characters wan shou wu jiang divided by ribbon-tied wan symbols amidst cloud swirls and above foaming waves, all reserved on a rich yellow ground, comprising: six cups, covers and stands; a cup and stand; a soup bowl and cover; two teacups and saucers; five small dishes; six bowls; five plates

One of the cups (with cover and stand) has a 1mm., rim chip, another has a 4.5cm., hairline rim crack and associated 4mm., rim chip, one of the stands has two 1mm., rim chips; the soup bowl and cover is in good condition; one of the saucers of the tea-cups has a 3mm., chip to the foot, and another has a 6mm chip to the foot; one of the small dishes has a 1mm., chip to the foot; the bowls are in good condition; two of the plates have restoration to breaks at the rim, two other plates have 2mm rim chips and another has a 7mm., rim chip.
"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."