A PAIR OF SMALL 'FAMILLE-ROSE' SAUCER DISHES MARKS AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG

each delicately potted with flared sides resting on a short foot, brightly painted on the interior in 'boneless' style, one with a large pink peony and smaller white flowers, the other with pink and white begonia and blue daisies, the flowers borne on slender stems with leaves in two tones of green, inscribed on the base with the six-character mark within double-circles

Collection of Edward T. Chow.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 14th November 1989, lot 298.

Dish on RHS: There is a starcrack on the base, the longest point extending approx 2.3cm. Otherwise the dish is in good condition, with the enamels in tact. There is a slight crackling to the white/light lime green glaze. Dish on LHS: There is a minute nick at the rim otherwise the dish is in good condition. There is slight rubbing to the purple enamel.
"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.
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