A FINE BLUE AND WHITE CUP YONGZHENG MARK AND PERIOD

the rounded sides rising to an everted rim, delicately painted around the exterior with a continuous band of lotus and chrysanthemum blooms borne on a stylised curvilinear leafy stem, the interior with a medallion radiating from the centre, encircled by five evenly spaced lotus heads separated by two double-line borders around the medallion and at the rim, the base with a six-character mark in underglaze blue

This cup is in very good condition with only very minor burst bubbles and minor fritting to the footrim.
"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."