A PAIR OF BLUE-GROUND 'FAMILLE-ROSE' 'MEDALLION' BOWLS DAOGUANG SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD

each with deep rounded sides rising from a short foot to a flaring gilt rim, decorated in bright enamels on the exterior with four gilt-edged medallions enclosing scenes from the love story of Niu Lang (the Cowherd) and Zhinu (Maiden of Weaving), divided by stylised lotus blooms borne on leafy scrolls and supporting a cluster of peach fruits, all reserved on a pale blue ground, the interior painted in underglaze-blue with a scene of the reunion of the couple on the bridge of magpies over the Milky Way within a double circle, the well with further magpies interspersed between billowing clouds, inscribed with a six-character Daoguang seal mark at the base

Both with enamel flakes to exterior and minor firing imperfections. One with the rim possibly slightly polished with associated losses to gilding on 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."