A BLUE AND WHITE 'LANDSCAPE' PLAQUE QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |

of rectangular form, finely painted with a landscape depicting trees and shrubs growing from cragged rocky mountains, above turbulent cresting waves before distant mountains, the reverse with large flowering peonies issuing from pierced rocks

The screen is in overall good condition. There is a chipped flake at the lower right corner of the outer side of the screen (showing on the lower illustration in the catalogue), a smaller bruise to the to the upper left corner, and a small 0.3 cm flake to the bottom edge of the inner side. Further expected light surface scratches, minor iron spots of glaze gaps, all insignificant.
"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."