A LARGE PAIR OF MOULDED BLUE AND WHITE BOWLS QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

each with deep rounded sides rising from a short tapering foot to an everted barbed rim, moulded and painted in rich cobalt-blue tones around the body with flower-filled lotus lappets below flower-filled spiralling rectangular panels, the interior with a medallion enclosing flowers issuing from rockwork, encircled at the rim by four quatrefoil panels enclosing flowers and reserved on a trellis-diaper band

Both bowls with fritting around the rim, and one is more warped than the other, but otherwise both are in overall good condition.
"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."