A BLUE AND WHITE MING-STYLE 'FLORAL' DISH QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY |

sturdily potted with rounded sides rising from a short tapered foot to a lipped rim, painted in vivid tones of cobalt blue to the interior with a central medallion enclosing stylized blooms borne on undulating stems with twisting leaves, the cavetto with a similar band of scrolling flowers, repeated to the underside, the base and foot rim unglazed

Collection of Bob and Sylvia Horowitz, Palm Springs, California.
Christie's New York, 13th-14th September 2012, lot 1477.

The rim with two minor chips (longest approx. 1.3 cm) and minor scattered frits. The dish otherwise in generally good condition with only minor expected surface wear and minute burst glaze bubbles (particularly at areas of 'heaping and piling').
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.