Paire de coupes en porcelaine doucai Marque et époque Daoguang

les côtés arrondis évasés se prolongeant en un pied fuselé, à décor au centre de volutes mêlées de pêches et feuilles autour d'une rosace centrale tournoyante, le marli décoré des attributs des Huit Immortels, le pourtour extérieur ponctué de fleurs dans les rinceaux feuillagés, marques en cachet à six caractères en bleu sous couverte à la base (2) 

Acquired in China between 1894 and 1922.
Thence in the family by descent.

The bowl on the left has a ca. 1.2 cm hairline crack starting from the rim and extending into the side. There is a ca. 1.5cm large area of loss to the green enamel to the central florette (visible in the catalogue illustration). There is overall very light wear to the interior of the bowl. The colours are much more varied and saturated than the catalogue illustation suggests. The bowl on the right has a ca. 1.8 cm hairline crack starting from the rim and extending into the side. There is overall very light wear to the interior of the bowl. The colours are much more varied and saturated than the catalogue illustation suggests.
"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."