TWO DOUCAI BOWLS DAOGUANG SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD

the upright flared sides decorated on the exterior with a frieze of flowering tree medallions interspersed with pomegranate sprays, above a band of overlapping petals encircling the base, seal marks in underglaze blue (2)

Vermeer & Griggs Collection, Atlanta, Georgia.

One with scattered minor iron spots and three small glazed over firing cracks to the rim. The other with a restored U-shaped hairline crack (section) running from the rim approximately 14 by 5.7 cm and a small hairline crack approximately 1.3 cm.
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.