清十八世紀 外黑漆嵌螺鈿蘆雁圖內粉彩花蝶紋大盌

the steep sides rising from a tall circular foot, the exterior lacquered and inlaid with mother-of-pearl with scenes of geese in a vast marsh with rocks and various plants interspersed with calm waters under a sky of scrolled clouds, the porcelain body of the interior painted in bright enamels with butterflies, insects, and various blossoms including chrysanthemum, peony, rose, prunus, lily, and other varieties on a white ground below a rim border of cobalt blue with gilt archaistic birds reserved on rosette-diaper

The porcelain bowl with losses to the enamels and gilding, as well as expected wear to the surface and footring, and minor firing imperfections (including iron spots and burst glaze bubbles to the interior). The rim with some frits and re-gilt all around. The lacquer with expected wear, including fine cracks, some lifting, some losses to the lacquer (primarily around the rim), and some minor losses to the mother-of-pearl (one section of loss restored with in-painting). The interior of the footring stained in some areas from the lacquering process.
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.