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

each delicately potted and painted on the interior in 'boneless' style with a naturalistic spray of begonia, the pink, purple and white four-petalled flowers borne on a fleshy stem with characteristic leaves, blue daisies clustered around the base of the stems, inscribed on the base with the six-character mark within double-circles

Sotheby's Hong Kong 16th November 1988, lot 369.

The overall condition is very good for both dishes with very little wear to the enamels. There is a minute speck of kiln grit adhering on the interior of both dishes and pinpricks to the white enamels. There is a pinhole on the rim of one of the dishes.
"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."

A pair of dishes from the Edward T. Chow Collection of this pattern and with Yongzheng reign marks was sold in these rooms 25th November 1980, lot 163, and a pair from the Collection of Sir John Braithwaite in London 11th December 1973, lot 441.