A RARE YELLOW-GROUND AND GREEN ENAMELLED 'BOYS' BOWL MARK AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG

rising from a straight foot to rounded sides and an everted rim, the exterior incised with a lively scene of boys playing games and musical instruments within an enclosed garden with pine trees and a lake beyond, all between upright lappets at the foot and a stylised floral border at the rim, the designs enamelled green and reserved on a bright lemon-yellow ground  

There is a 3cm hairline crack extending from the rim (towards the boy on the right in the catalogue illustration). The interior has a few light firing cracks under the glaze on the base with a minute glaze pull. The actual color is less intense and less over saturated as in the catalogue illustration. Still, the overall condition is quite good.
"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."