A FINE CELADON-GLAZED INCISED 'BATS AND WAVES' BOWL MARK AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG

well potted with rounded sides rising from a slightly tapered foot to a gently flaring rim, the interior centred with an incised medallion enclosing two soaring bats edged by a band of turbulent waves, the exterior similarly picked out with nine bats hovering above tempestuous waves crashing against rocky outcrops, applied overall save for the base with a translucent sea-green glaze thinning at the rim, the base with a six-character underglaze-blue reign mark within a double-circle, wood stand

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 14th November 1989, lot 174.

The overall condition is very good, with only minor firing imperfections such as occasional iron spots.
"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."

Three bowls of this type were sold in these rooms, the first, 25th November 1981, lot 309, the second, 14th November 1989, lot 174, and the third, 1st June 2012, lot 101; one was sold in our London rooms, 7th December 1993, lot 263; and a further example was sold at Christie’s New York, 6th June 1985, lot 447.