A PAIR OF YELLOW-GROUND 'FAMILLE-ROSE' BOWLS SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD OF DAOGUANG

each of deep rounded form resting on a short foot, brightly painted around the sides with four medallions each enclosing a character in seal-script, the characters reading fo ri changming ('The Light of the Awakened One is a constant source of Illumination'), all amid lotus blooms and leafy scrolls reserved on a bright yellow-ground, the base inscribed with the six-character seal mark

To the bowl on the LHS, there is faint hairline crack down from the rim approx 5cm, only visible from the interior. To the bowl on the RHS, there are two small enamel flakes to below the 're' character approx 0.2 by 0.1cm, and a natural crackling to the yellow glaze. Otherwise the pair of bowls are in good condition overall. There is minor rubbing to the black enamel, and a bit of bubbling to the red and blue enamels due to misfiring.
"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."