Lot 1219
  • 1219

A YELLOW-GROUND FAMILLE-ROSE 'FUGUI TONGCHUN' DISH MARK AND PERIOD OF TONGZHI

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 HKD
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Description

  • porcelain
centred with a single character shou surrounded by green tempestuous waves crashing on stylised rocks and the four character fugui tongchun ('May your fortune flourish as spring'), interspersed with beribboned wan symbols and multicoloured clouds, all reserved on a rich yellow-ground, the reverse decorated with floral spray on a white ground and centred with an iron red four-character mark

Condition

The dish is in overall good condition. There are a couple of minute flakes to the yellow-glaze enamel below the interior rim.There is some minor rubbing to the gilding around the rim and on the characters.
"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."