painted around the body, in Renaissance style, with panels of putti in landscapes, Berainesque motifs or a large chateau in a landscape, affixed with satyr's mask handles, cockerel marks in black or red.

One has an approximate 3-inch long haircrack running from the mouth of one of the grotesque handles up and towards the interior of the bowl. The same bowl has restoration to a small area on one of the fish heads on its base, possibly covering a chip or a haircrack. The other bowl is in good condition.
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.