A KAKIEMON-STYLE MEISSEN PORCELAIN SERVICE, 18TH CENTURY, DATED 1740-45 |

decorated with a tiger, bamboo and flowers, comprising 132 pieces : 27 plates, 19 soup plates, 6 circular bowls (D. 25 cm ; 9 3/4  in.), 6 small circular bowls (D. 21 cm ; 8 1/4  in.), 5 large circular bowls (D. 39 cm ; 15 1/3  in.), 2 circular dishes (D. 34 cm ; 13 1/3  in.), 4 circular dishes (D. 30 cm ; 11 3/4  in.), 3 small circular dishes (D. 26 cm ; 10 1/4  in.), 2 oval dishes (L. 29 cm ; 11 1/2  in.), 1 circular turreen (L. 31 cm ; 12 1/4  in.), 5 oval salt cellars (L. 11 cm ; 4 1/3  in.), 1 circular vegetable covered dish (D. 17 cm ; 6 2/3  in.), 1 oval turreen lid (L. 28 cm ; 11 in.), 24 forks (L. 21 cm ; 8 1/4  in.) et 26 knives (L. 25,4 cm ; 10 in.) with porcelain handle

The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. Good overall condition. 27 plates (D. 24 cm) : 12 with restorations, 7 with wears to gilding and enamels, 8 plates in good condition. 19 soup plates (D. 23,5 cm) : 4 plates with restoration, 10 plates with wears to gilding and enamels, 5 plates with minor wears to gilding. 6 circular bowls (D. 25 cm) : one restored, one with a tiny chip on rim, and the four others with minor wears to gilding on rim. Small circular fruit dishes (D. 21 cm) : minor wears to enamel and gilding. Large round dishes (D. 39 cm) : one dish broken and restored, another dish with a long haircrack, the 3 other dishes in very good condition. 2 round dishes (D. 34 cm) : each with a small chip on rim. 4 round dishes (D. 30 cm) : one broken and restored, 2 with small chip on rim and minor wears to enamel and gilding. 3 small round dishes (D. 26 cm) : good condition. 2 oval dishes (L. 29 cm) : some wears to enamel and gilding. 1 tureen (L. 31 cm) : the cover missing, both handles restored. 5 oval salt shakers (L. 11 cm) : good condition. 1 round covered vegetable dish (D. 17 cm) : restorations to cover. 1 oval terrine lid (L. 28 cm) : restoration to the putto on the cover. 24 forks (L. 21 cm) : 7 handles restored. 26 knives (L. 25,4 cm) : 14 knives with restorations.
"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."