Lot 45
  • 45

A Chinese Imari part dinner service Qing dynasty, 18th century

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain
each piece painted and gilt to the interior with a medallion enclosing a river landscape, encircled at the broad everted rim with leafy foliate sprays, comprising: forty dinner plates; twelve soup plates; and thirteen graduated serving dishes

Condition

One large dish has a star crack and associated crack, six plates have cracks and one is chipped and one small shallow bowl is cracked.
"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."