A CANTON FAMILLE-ROSE PUNCH BOWL AND TWO CIRCULAR DISHES 19TH CENTURY

the punch bowl painted with various figural panels and each dish with phoenixes and butterflies amidst flower and fruit sprigs, all within characteristic flower, fruit and butterfly borders on the rims.

There are four very small shallow restored chips on the edge of the rim of the punch bowl, and some tiny non disfiguring scratches to the center of the bowl. There is a very small shallow chip on the edge of the rim of one dish. There is some slight rubbing and wear to the gilding and enamels along the edges of the rims of the punch bowl and the dishes. Otherwise the dishes and the punch bowl are in generally 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.
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.