A PAIR OF RARE GREEN AND YELLOW-ENAMELLED BOWLS KANGXI MARKS AND PERIOD

each with deep rounded sides rising from on a tall foot, the exterior incised and painted in green enamel with birds amidst fruiting peach trees issuing from rockwork, below a double line border at the rim, all reserved against a yellow enamel ground, the marks inscribed in aubergine enamel to the slightly concave bases

One bowl has a triangular section of the rim broken and restuck, with associated restoration. There are three rim cracks at 12, 1 and 6o'clock positions, measuring approx. 3.5, 3 and 4.5cm long. There is a glaze line and colour inconsistencies about 1cm down the interior rim. The other bowl has six rim cracks at 1, 2, 6, 9, 10 and 11o'clock positions, measuring approx. 5, 3.5, 6.5, 4, 2.3, 3.5cm respectively. There are associated chips and restoration around these cracks. There is a glaze line and colour inconsistencies about 0.5cm down the interior rim. Both bowls with a slightly domed centre. Minor glaze firing imperfections, enamel wear and surface scratches.
"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."