decorated with a jardinière of flowers; together with a Chinese famille-verte bowl decorated with butterflies and flowers, and a famille-verte oblong tray

Dish: 1.5cm hairline rim crack, extensive scratches and enamel wear. tray: extensive fritting and chips, one side broken to three pieces, associated chips and losses, rivets bowl: three cracks (longest circa 9cm) with associated chips. The base with a star crack (longest branch 5cm).
"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."