A RARE PAIR OF BROWN AND GILT LACQUER 'KLAPMUTS' BOWLS QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

each with rounded sides rising to a broad everted rim, the reddish-brown lacquer painted in gilt around the exterior with a continuous landscape, the rims with reserves of chilong on a diaper ground, with wood stands (4)

Alastair Sampson Antiques, Ltd., London, 30th October 1992. 

One bowl with one overpainted chip to rim, consolidation to lifting lacquer around rim and re-gilt in areas, the foot ring with restored chips. The other bowl with some consolidation to cracks in the lacquer, the most noticeable being a semi-circular knock to the underside below the rim; the foot ring with some chips and flaking lacquer and some re-gilt areas.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.