清康熙 五彩盌兩件及五彩葫蘆瓶

les bols à la panse profonde et bords évasés, l'un le pourtour décoré d'un paysage et d'une inscription, l'autre l'extérieur de créatures mythiques; avec un petit vase double-gourde librement peint de dragons sinueux parmi les nuages, marque à quatre caractères Chenghua incisée à la base (3)

The bowl illustrated on the left of the catalogue illustration is in overall very good condition with the exception of a ca. 0.3cm wide shallow flake to the rim. There are scattered pin-point glaze imperfections and two small glaze pulls to the interior. There is very light wear to the enamels which are vibrant and more translucent than the catalogue illustration suggests. The bowl illustrated on the right of the catalogue illustration is in overall good condition with the exception of light fritting and shallow glaze chips scattered along the rim includin a ca. 3cm wide restored part of the rim which conceals three tiny restored chips. The foot rim may have been polished and a ca. 1cm wide part of the rimo painted over. There is very light wear to the enamels. The colours are vibrant and translucent than the catalogue illustration suggests. The double-gourd vase is in overall good condition. The rim and foot may have been reduced and polished. There is minor wear to the enamels, especially the pale green.
"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."