A PAIR OF BLUE-GROUND FAMILLE-ROSE 'MEDALLION' SGRAFFIATO BOWLS WENFU YAWAN MARKS, QING DYNASTY, DAOGUANG PERIOD

each with deep rounded sides rising from a short foot to an everted rim, finely enamelled around the exterior with four gilt-bordered medallions, each enclosing flowering chrysanthemum blooms borne on leafy stems, two medallions further picked out with smaller florets, including asters, all divided by finely enamelled leafy lotus strapwork and reserved on a rich blue sgraffiato ground picked out with feathery scrolls below the gilt rim, the base with an iron-red wenfu yawan ('refined plaything for the scholar') mark

The overall condition of the pair is very good. There are only expected minor surface wear and scratches, minute losses to the enamels, in addition to some typical firing imperfections.
"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."