FIVE BLUE AND WHITE WARES LATE 16TH - 18TH CENTURY |

comprising a petal-molded 'floral' dish, Kangxi mark and period; a dish with scholars and attendants in a garden, Kangxi period; a 'pheasant' dish, Qianlong period; a 'Buddhist lion' salvage-ware bowl, late Ming dynasty; and an export-type 'chilong' bowl, Ming dynasty, 16th century (5)

The 'pheasant' dish in overall good condition. The other wares with minute frits and/or minute chips to the rim and/or footring and minor manufacturing imperfections. The two bowls with some expected surface degradation.
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.