TWO RARE AND SIMILAR 'FAMILLE-VERTE' BOWLS YONGZHENG MARKS AND PERIOD

each of shallow form with gently curved sides, finely enameled to the exterior with six descending blue magpies, among dense pine and prunus, with three cartouches enclosing lotus and peonies, picked out in green, blue and aubergine enamel with iron-red and underglaze-blue, all above a green and aubergine lappet border at the foot, the interior well with a radiating iron-red lotus flowerhead accentuated with finely painted underglaze-blue stamens, centered by a gilt lotus heart (2)

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 31st October - 1st November 1974, lot 242.

Both in good condition with a tiny pinprick on the rims. Both with very minor kiln grit on the enamel just above the foot. One with three very shallow and tiny chips on the foot rim.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.