A pair of blue and white octagonal bowls Qing dynasty, Kangxi period

painted with flower panels between floral and geometrical borders, the inside with a peony and insect pattern and a broad floral rim, restorations

One bowl with larger oversprayed restoration to the rim and upper part of the bowl (ca. 20cm. long) and few smaller restorations, one larger fine hairline crack inside the bowl close to the bottom (ca. 21cm. long), one larger scratch to the glaze inside the bowl close to the floral border (ca. 5cm. long), some impurities and little scratching to the glaze, some rim frits and small chips to the foot rim. The other bowl with a similar large restoration (ca. 29cm. long), two smaller restorations (ca. 5cm. long) to the rim, fritting to the rims, small chips to the foot rim, pin point iron impurities and some minor scratching to the 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."