A YELLOW-GROUND 'FAMILLE-ROSE' BOWL SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF DAOGUANG

of deep rounded form supported on a short foot and rising to a slightly everted rim, brightly decorated around the sides in varying shades of blue, pink, white, magenta, green and purple with large blooms of peony, chrysanthemum, lotus, hibiscus, lily and camellia with interlocking dense scrolling leafy stems, all reserved on a rich yellow-ground, the interior of a pale celadon hue and decorated with five iron-red bats forming the wufu, the base with the six-character seal mark in underglaze-blue

There is rubbing to the iron-red enamel on the bats on the interior, and slight rubbing to the iron-red on the exterior. Otherwise the present lot is in good condition overall. There is a characteristic crackle to the yellow glaze.
"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."