Lot 3030
  • 3030

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

Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
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Description

each delicately potted with shallow rounded sides resting on a short slightly tapered foot, brightly painted on the interior in 'boneless' style with a long curved spray of flowering mallow opposite a small flowering rose sprig, all outlined in iron-red, inscribed on the base with the six-character mark within double-circles

Provenance

Collection of Edward T. Chow.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 14th November 1989, lot 300.

Condition

To the dish illustrated on the LHS, there are three tiny shallow nicks to the foot. Otherwise the dishes are in very good condition, and are very well matched. There is a small burst air bubble of approx 0.1cm to a leaf on the dish on the LHS. There is a slight crackle to the yellow glaze.
"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."