A PAIR OF FAMILLE-ROSE 'HEROES' BOWLS QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

each painted to the exterior with four heroes from the Qing dynasty woodblock prints Wushuangpu [Table of Peerless Heroes], the interior with five bats, the base with a six-character Daoguang seal mark (2)

Each bowls minor firing imperfection (including small iron spots), some losses to the enamels (especially on the garments of the figures and to the iron-red bats), and the ring of bats at the interior irregular in shape and off-center.
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.