清道光 闘彩團果紋盌一對 《大清道光年製》款

each body with deep flaring sides rising from a recessed base to an everted rim, brightly decorated around the exterior with five leafy floral medallions divided by strapwork above a lotus lappet band, the mark in underglaze-blue to the base 

One bowl with three areas of polished rim, measuring 3cm, 1.5cm and 1cm respectively, possibly to conceal associated rim chips. There is a 1cm rim crack, and another 1.3cm C-shaped rim crack with associated chip. The other bowl has a 2cm area of polished rim, possibly to conceal associated rim chips. There is another 0.1x0.1cm rim chip. Both bowls with crazing to the interior, minor glaze 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. 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."