A PAIR OF CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL SMALL BOWLS AND COVERS QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

each with rounded sides rising to a six-lobed everted rim, brightly enamelled against a turquoise ground, the curved sides with six upright ruyi heads alternating with detached lotus sprays, the rim decorated with floral sprays among geometric scrollwork on the top and linked lotus sprays on the underside, the base with florets reserved on an ice-crackle ground, similarly decorated on the domed cover with ruyi motifs and lotus sprays, the interiors inset with gilt-metal liners

There is restoration to the enamels to both to the lower bodies, to the under side of the base and above the rims of the covers. There is rubbing to the gilding to the footrim, the rim, the liners, the interior of the covers and the finials.
"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."