A PAIR OF FAMILLE-ROSE 'SANDUO' BOWLS MARKS AND PERIOD OF GUANGXU

each painted with branches of gooseberries and two fluttering butterflies, the interior centred with the sanduo, below a yellow-ground ruyi-band at the rim

There are two short, very thin hairlines in the glaze from the rim on the exterior to one of the bowls (not going through), and a small horizontal hairline or scratch with brown discoloration in another place. Otherwise, the bowls are in overall good condition, with few firing imperfections, including shrinkage to the glaze and a couple of pinholes, as well as light surface scratches and occasional rubbing to the enamels.
"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."