A BLUE AND WHITE 'MAGPIE' BOWL TRANSITIONAL PERIOD

the deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to an everted rim, finely painted in subtle shades of cobalt-blue with magpies perched on the branches of an old gnarled tree and in flight, the interior with a medallion enclosing a bird perched on a blossoming prunus branch, all within double line borders, apocryphal Chenghua mark in underglaze blue

S. Marchant & Son, London, 1980.
Sotheby's London, 9th November 2005, lot 280.

Wanli to Kangxi, S. Marchant & Son, London, 1980, cat. no. 75.

The bowl is in overall good condition. The interior and exterior with scattered minor burst air bubbles and iron spots. The base with firing tears, burst air bubbles and one iron spot, the foot rim with two firing cracks.
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.