A Doccia porcelain dinner service, circa 1770

painted with scattered flower sprays and smaller sprigs, comprising 92 plates and 10 plates of a larger size, 25 soup plates, 1 side plate, 4 large dishes, a saucer dish, 2 verrières, a small oval double handled sauceboat and stand, 8 oval dishes in two sizes, and four additional oval dishes in various sizes, two large oval tureen and covers in two sizes, and a pair of large circular tureens and covers, a small circular tureen and cover and two additional small circular tureens and covers,

For a service of this size the general condition is good. It is advisable to inspect the service whilst on public view. There is typical general stacking wear and scratching; Of the 92 plates, 16 have a crack and 11 have a form of restoration; One large dish is restored, another has a repaired rim chip; One larger plate with crack to rim; Two soup plates restored, four with a crack; Two small tureens have chips to finials, the other small tureen, associated, with a restored finial; one circular tureen cover is restored, another cover has a flat chip to inside rim; one verrière has two hairline cracks to 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. 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."