A GRISAILLE-PAINTED 'LANDSCAPE' BOWL YONGZHENG MARK AND PERIOD

with deep rounded sides rising from a short foot to a slightly everted rim, finely decorated in a painterly manner with a tranquil landscape with willow trees and a scholar crossing a bridge towards a pavilion nestled among tall mountains, the interior enameled with three yellow and green florets, the base with a six-character mark in underglaze blue, wood stand (2)

Acquired between 1930-36, and thence by descent.

There is an approx. 0.6 cm wide chip to the rim and two cracks from the rim, one approximately 1 cm and the other approximately 0.4 cm in length. Minor firing imperfections.
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.

A similarly decorated pair of the same size and with yellow enamel flowers to the interior was sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 21st May 1980, lot 219.