Paire de grandes assiettes en porcelaine de la famille verte Marque et époque Kangxi (1662-1722)

chacune à décor dit susancai de pivoines et rochers de lettrés en différents tons de verts, aubergine et jaune, le centre incisé à décor de deux dragons poursuivant une perle d'immortalité dans les nuées, le pourtour extérieur à décor similaires de rinceaux de pivoines, hibiscus, camélias et dragons incisés, marque de l'empereur Kangxi à six caractères dans un double cercle en bleu sous couverte à la base

One with a chip restored (5 x 5 mm) at 5 o'clock and a 2.5 cm hairline in the glaze to the inner edge of the rim. The dish has also a 2.5 x 1.5 cm patch of brown staining on the border (visible on the illustration in the catalogue). A few iron spots inside the cavetto. The other with a 2.5 cm hairline in the glaze, a few tiny iron spots, otherwise 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. 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."

Dishes of this design are extremely rare, and no other appears to have been published.  Compare a similar Kangxi dish, but decorated around the sides on the interior with scrolling peonies and of slightly smaller size, sold in our London rooms, 28th January 1969, lot 100.  This design can also be found on later dishes; for example a Guangxu dish was included in the exhibition Imperial Porcelain of Late Qing from the Kwan Collection, Hong Kong, 1983, front cover, and sold at Christie's Singapore, 30th March 1997, lot 367; and another sold at Christie's London, 14th June 1982, lot 35.