A YELLOW-GROUND FAMILLE-ROSE 'MEDALLION' BOWL DAOGUANG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD

the rounded sides rising from a straight foot to a slightly flared rim, the exterior with four gilt-edged medallions brightly enamelled with flowering branches, divided by stylised lotus and lingzhi sprays, all reserved on a bright lemon-yellow ground heightened with iron-red feathery scrollwork, the interior painted in underglaze-blue with a central floral medallion surrounded by four detached beribboned floral sprays, the base with a six-character seal mark

Guest & Gray, London.
An Austrian Private Collection.

With the mark upright, a 10 x 5cm section had been broken from the bowl and restuck, the break is now visible as a seam with very limited traces of repainting and associated restored rim chips. Near to it around 12 o'clock position is a 2cm diagonal surface scratch to the interior. There is a hairline crack (at least 2cm long) which is now concealed with overspray. There are possible minor restored chips around the rim and minor wear to the surface.
"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."