A 'FAMILLE-ROSE' 'HUNDRED BOYS' BOWL 'XIEZHU ZHUREN ZAO' MARK QING DYNASTY, EARLY DAOGUANG PERIOD

of ogee form rising from a tapering foot, painted in bright enamels to the exterior with the 'hundred boys' engaged in various pursuits, some holding lantern, lotus, pomegranate while some light firecrackers and gather around a fishbowl, all set in a fenced garden with trees and banana plantain, the base inscribed in iron-red with a studio mark in seal characters reading 'xie zhu zhu ren zao' (made by the Master of Wind Music)

The bowl is in good condition with the exception of minor firing cracks along the foot ring at the base (the longest measuring 1.5cm), very minor enamel loss, and minor glaze firing imperfections such as burst glaze bubbles and iron spots (particularly to the interior). The rim still has traces of brown enamelling.
"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."