TWO BLUE AND WHITE BOWLS QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

each of conical form, the straight walls rising to a flared rim, the first painted with squirrels and grapes, the second painted with the 'three friends of winter,' each inscribed with apocryphal six-character Chenghua marks (2)

Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hoover (1874-1964), and thence by descent.
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Hoover (1907-1993), collection nos 160 and 253.
Chait Galleries, New York.
Collection of Benno Schmidt, Sr., and thence by descent.

One bowl with scattered frits to the rim (some restored), minor firing imperfections, expected wear to the footring (including small chips and cracks), and sprayed allover to the interior and exterior (the spray has discolored to a fair gray color). The other bowl with minor firing imperfections plus a firing line to the center of the well (approx. 3 cm) and another on the base (approx. 1 cm), small frits to the rim, and expected wear to the footring.
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.