A PAIR OF 'EGG AND SPINACH' BOWLS QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

each with deep rounded sides rising from a short foot to a slightly everted rim, covered overall in bright green, yellow and aubergine splashes; together with four green and one aubergine glazed brinjal bowls

The pair of egg and spinach bowls, purchased Hotel Drouot, Paris, 20th October 1971.
The aubergine bowl, purchased in London, 16th September 1967, S. Marchant and Son (according to paper label).
Green bowl (paper label 870) purchased in London, 10th July 1970, S. Marchant and Son (according to label).
Green bowl (paper label 928) purchased in London, 17th February 1971. Franzero Collection (according to label).
Green bowl (paper label 1038) purchased in London, 14th March 1972.
Green bowl (paper label 1807) purchased in London, 11th December 1978.

The pair of egg and spinach bowls both have areas of restoration (ca. 21 x 7cm., and 9 x 7cm., near the rim; the aubergine bowl has a ca. 4x2cm., triangular section of restoration to the rim and a ca. 2 and a 1cm., hairline rim crack; one of the shallow green bowls has a ca. 8.5cm., hairline rim crack and the other has two ca. 2.5 and one ca. 1.5, 2 and 1cm., hairline rim cracks; one of the deep green bowls has a ca. 7cm., hairline rim crack, the other has a ca. 4.5cm., crack with associated tiny chip; the olive-green deep bowl has over-painting to a ca. 7x3cm., section of the rim and over-painting to the interior base and a ca. 2 and a 1cm., hairline rim crack. All have scratches to the surface and minor glaze firing imperfections including iron spots and burst bubbles.
"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."