A CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-ROSE SAUCER circa 1735-45

painted with an interior scene of a lady watching a dog and seated at a table set for tea while another lady watches a boy pointing to a bird flying from his perch, the rim with a gilt blossom and foliate-scroll border within a further gilt floral vine around the edge. Tiny chips and small hair cracks. 

1 inch haircrack at 7 o'clock, 1/2-inch haircrack at 12 o'clock, 1/2-inch haircrack at 10 o'clock, three miniscule bubbles/chips 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.
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.

A teabowl and saucer in the same pattern as the second saucer in this lot are illustrated by Williamson, pl. XI (lower, left).