Suite de 32 assiettes en porcelaine Imari Chine, dynastie Qing, XVIIIE siècle

comprenant 12 assiettes plates et 20 assiettes creuses de deux services différents à décor de branchages fleuris en bleu sous couverte et rouge-de-fer

All 20 soup dishes have tiny knicks and minor chips to the rim. Only one has an associated crack starting from the rim and extending on ca. 8 cm, then dividing in 2 branches. The gilding is slightly worn due to use and age. 10 flat plates are in good overall condition with minor chips to the rim on some of them. One with several hairline cracks to the inside on the left side. The last one with a ca. 5 cm hairline crack starting from the edge and extending on the rim of the plate.
"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."