A BLUE-GLAZED BOWL QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD

the steep rounded sides rising to a flared rim, the interior and base glazed white, with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue; together with a pair of 18th/19th century blue-glazed gilt-painted 'dragon and shou' dishes with the character an inscribed to the base, each marked with a six-character Qianlong seal mark in underglaze blue (3)

The bowl has scattered small chips and minute frits to the rim (largest chip approx. 8 mm) and the original gilt decoration of dragons has worn away entirely. There are minor manufacturing imperfections, and expected wear to the surface and footring (including fine scratches to the glaze). The dishes are in mostly good condition but with some wear and retouching to the gilt decoration, minor expected wear to the surfaces and footrings, minute burst glaze bubbles, and each has the character "an" chipped into the base.
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.