清道光 五彩二月海棠花神盃一對 《大清道光年製》款

each painted with a blossoming crab-apple tree, emblematic of the second lunar month, growing among grass, rocks, and a few smaller plants, inscribed Qingxiang he suyu, jiase chu qingyan (The fragrance blends with the flavor of evening rain, The beautiful color stands out in clear weather like in mist), followed by the seal shang (to appreciate), seal marks inscribed in underglaze-blue (2)

巴黎蘇富比2010年12月16日，編號281

The left hand cup in the catalog photo has a 0.5cm shallow chip to the exterior rim. The glaze is also slightly overfired and is less white than the other cup. The right hand cup has several minute pinhead glaze pulls to the rim edge and another on the interior just below the rim.
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.

See another Daoguang month cup sold in our London rooms, 16th May 2007, lot 525.