A BLUE AND WHITE 'FIGURAL' BOWL QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

the deep sides rising from a tapered foot to an everted rim, the exterior painted with four cartouches featuring scenes of genteel life, the cartouches linked by clouds, the interior with a central medallion of three boys playing, a diaper-and-flower band at the rim, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with an apocryphal six-character Chenghua mark within a double-circle, Japanese wood box (2)

In overall good condition but with minor firing imperfections throughout (including small burst glaze bubbles to the interior) and expected surface wear. Two chips to the interior of the foot (one repaired and the surrounding area polished to the interior and exterior of the foot).
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.