A LARGE 'FAMILLE-VERTE' BOWL QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

the steep rounded sides and rising from a tapering foot to a flaring foliate rim, the exterior moulded with lotus petal-shaped panels finely painted with scenes of lady in a garden and floral blossoms rising from rockwork, all below stylised flower heads with leafy tendrils, the interior decorated to the centre with butterflies hovering amongst floral blossoms, the well with undulating stems bearing stylised Indian lotus blossoms and trefoil leaves, the rim encircled by floral sprays alternating with butterflies, the base with a leafy floral spray within a double circle in underglaze blue

The rim of the bowl is extensively fritted and chipped (largest measuring circa 1.5 x 1cm). The painted decoration shows areas of enamel loss (the largest measuring circa 2 x 2cm), predominantly in the central medallion and the exterior where the decoration is rubbed and the enamels are flaked. There are at least three circa 0.3 x 0.3cm unglazed kiln grits in the central medallion and well. There are extensive minor surface scratchings and other minor glaze firing imperfections including burst glaze bubbles, iron spots etc.
"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."