A BLACK GROUND 'FAMILLE-ROSE' DISH MARK AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG

the underside elaborately painted with composite floral meander, the green vine bearing clusters of green scrolling tendrils, interspersed with iron-red leaves and large blossoms including lotus, clematis and peony in iron-red, blue and yellow enamels, all against a black ground, the foot encircled by a narrow floral band on a pale green ground, the interior left undecorated

A Private English collection.

There is a short hairline crack stemming down from the rim approx 1cm which has been cleaned to a very high standard. There are small surface flakes to the black enamel, and surface wear to the exterior.
"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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An identical dish is illustrated by Laurence C.S. Tam, The Wonders of the Potter's Palette, Qing Ceramics from the Collection of the Hong Kong Museum of Art, 1984, p.92-3,cat. no.52.  See another from the Wang Xing Lou Collection, illustrated in Imperial Perfection, The Palace Porcelain of Three Chinese Emperors, no.33.