the deep flaring sides supported on a low straight foot and rising to a gently everted rim, the thin walls buffed to a soft polish, the stone a pale celadon hue with subtle streaks of white mottling and faint russet inclusions, hongmu stands (4)

Collection of Mrs. Caroline Prentice Cromwell (1901-1957), New York.
Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York, 29th Jan 1969. 
Collection of Mrs. F. P. Reed, Stamford, Connecticut. 

One bowl with a tiny nick to the rim and a discolored fissure above the foot. Otherwise, both bowls are in overall good condition. The actual color of the stone is slightly more yellow compared to the catalogue illustration. Please note that this lot includes a stand, frame or other component made from a type of Chinese hardwood, which, if exported, will require a CITES permit to leave the United States.
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.
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