青花瓷器十二件

comprising a 'lotus' dish and a small 'lotus' saucer, Guangxu mark and period, six-character mark in underglaze blue; a pair of 'lotus' bowls and covers, 20th century, Zonghua gong he yuan nian six-character mark in underglaze blue; a small conical bowl painted with lions and peony sprigs, 18th / 19th century, apocryphal Jiajing mark in underglaze blue; two small jarlets, 17th / 18th century; and a bowl and two cups, painted with dragons, apocryphal Yongzheng marks in underglaze blue (12)

The lotus dish with glazed-over short firing cracks around the outer edge of the foot. The lotus saucer in good condition. Both bowls with uneven glaze along the rim and a few scattered iron spots and burst air bubbles, one with a small glazed-over tear at the rim; both covers with minor iron spots and burst air bubbles, one slightly warped, the other with an uneven rim and small firing crack to the unglazed rim of the knop. The conical bowl with one short glaze pull to the exterior. The jarlets with matte surface. The 'dragon' bowl with a small hairline crack running along the edge of the foot rim, the surface with scattered iron spots. Both 'dragon' cups with scattered iron spots, one with an incipient crack to the rim.
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.