A PAIR OF CHINESE WUCAI 'DRAGON AND PHOENIX' BOWLS, MARK AND PERIOD OF DAOGUANG

each of deep rounded form, the sides rising to an everted rim, the exterior painted with two dragons in pursuit of 'flaming pearls' alternating with two plunging phoenix, among scattered flowering stems, all below a border of the bajixiang(eight Buddhist emblems) interespersed with ruyi heads, the interior with a central iron-red dragon medallion

One with several small chips extending 1cm on underside of everted rim. A small raised 'pimple' on interior below everted rim. The other good condition. Not quite matched pair.
"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."

A Daoguang bowl of this pattern from the collection of Simon Kwan was included in the exhibition Imperial Porcelain of Late Qing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 1983, cat no 44; another from the Weishaupt collection was included in the exhibition From the Dragon's Treasure, Museum fur Kunsthandwerk, Frankfurt am Main, 1987, cat no 79.

A similar pair of bowls was sold in our London rooms, 16 May 2007, lot 98