A FINE FAMILLE-ROSE AND GILT-DECORATED BOWL AND COVER SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD OF DAOGUANG

the deep rounded sides rising from a short foot to an everted rim, the exterior decorated in the 'famille-rose' palette with three detached fruiting and flowering sprigs, including pomegranate and crab apple, between two iron-red bands of ruyi bands picked out in gilt bordering the rim and foot, the interior centred with a medallion enclosing the corresponding floral sprigs, between two further bands of iron-red and gilt-decorated ruyi-bands, the base inscribed in iron-red with a six-character seal mark, the interior of the cover similarly decorated with a medallion and two ruyi bands, the top of the cover bordered with the respective flowering and fruiting sprigs between two further iron-red and gilt decorated ruyi bands, the finial centred with a six-character iron-red seal mark

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 30th October 1991, lot 280.

The overall condition of the bowl and cover is very good, and the enamels and gilt decoration have been generally well preserved.
"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."