A 'FENCAI' ALTAR VESSEL AND COVER, DOU GUANGXU MARK AND OF THE PERIOD

the cylindrical body and stem on a raised circular foot, painted with 'a hundred orchids' on a white ground with bands of key fret in yellow and blue enamel at the rim of the vessel and  the domed cover

Formerly in S K Franklin collection.

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The vessel and cover are in good overall condition with the exception of a restored chip to the rim of the cover, and some rubbing to the gilding, minor firing imperfections including iron-spot glaze imperfections, pinhead-sized glaze holes and light glaze scratches to both.
"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."

For a similar piece see Peter Lam, Imperial Porcelain of Late Qing from the Kwan Collection, no. 120.