A FAMILLE-ROSE 'MILLE-FLEURS' CUP SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF JIAQING

of deep 'U' form with slightly flaring sides rising from a small foot, the exterior and foot delicately painted in brilliant enamels of magenta, yellow, green, lavender, iron-red and white with a dense bouquet of mixed flowers including large clusters of chrysanthemum, surrounded by sprigs of camellia, iris, lotus, hydrangea, daylily and aster, all blooming against a ground of dense foliage below a gilt rim, the interior and base left white, the latter inscribed in iron red with a six-character seal mark

There are five hairline cracks in the glaze extending from the rim onto the interior of the bowl, (including one pronged at the bottom). There is a small hairline in the glaze towards the middle on the interior. The gilding is slightly rubbed. The interior has been sprayed to cover the restoration.
"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."