Bol en porcelaine doucai Chine, dynastie Qing, marque et époque Yongzheng (1723-1735)

reposant sur un court pied droit, les bords légèrement évasés, l'intérieur délicatement peint d'une frise géométrique entourant un bouquet fleuri se répétant sur le pourtour extérieur parmi des entrelacs, les bords soulignés d'une frise de têtes de ruyi, marque à six caractères dans un double cercle en bleu sous couverte à la base ; petite restauration au bord

A 1 cm chip restored (old restoration, showing on the detail illustration in the catalogue) and a 1,2 cm secured hairline crack to the 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. 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."

See a Yongzheng bowl of this form and decoration published in Gu taoci ziliao xuancui, Beijing, 2005, pl. 143. A similar Yongzheng bowl from the Collection of Edward T. Chow was sold in these rooms, 25th November 1980, lot 128. See also a pair of similar bowls sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 30 April 2001, lot 2086 and another Yongzheng one sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 8 October 2008, lot 2643.