A pair of Chinese Export Biblical plates 1745-55

each well painted in the center in a full famille-rose palette with 'Rebekah at the Well', within an iron-red and gilt shell and scroll border. Both with restoration to the rims and with some stacking wear to the enamels.

Both have patches of white stacking wear to the enamels inside the cavetto. Both have restoration around the rim edges - it is well done but the spray is scratched away in places under the rim. The restoration appears to cover small rim chips on both plates, but it is impossible to tell the extent of the original chips.
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.