A PAIR OF PURPLE-GROUND 'FAMILLE-ROSE' BOWLS 'DAYA ZHAI' MARKS, GUANGXU PERIOD, QING DYNASTY

each with deep rounded sides rising from a straight foot to a flaring rim, painted to the exterior in bright enamels with a magpie hovering above prunus blossoms on one side and leafy sprays of peony and fruiting Buddhist citron on the reverse, inscribed in iron-red near the rim with the Daya Zhai mark and a seal reading tiandi yijia chun ('heaven and earth enjoying spring as one'), all reserved against a rich purple ground and between gilt borders encircling the rim and above the footring, the base inscribed in iron-red with four characters reading yongqing changchun ('eternal celebration of everlasting spring')

Both bowls are in very good condition with the exception of slight missfiring/bubbling to small areas of the purple enamel on both bowls.
"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."