A PAIR OF GUANGDONG ENAMEL BOWLS QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

each rounded body rising from a short spreading foot to an everted rim, brightly enamelled around the exterior with scattered branches of bamboo and prunus reserved on a dark-blue cracked-ice ground, the interior with a shou medallion encircled by the wu fu and all reserved on a rich turquoise ground

The bowls are in good overall condition with the exception of some enamel crazing and burst bubbles to the interior, a 1.5cm., diam area of restoration to the enamels below the rim on the exterior of one bowl, and further small areas of restoration and loss to the enamels predominantly just below the rim on both bowls.
"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."