Paire de coupes en porcelaine doucai Chine, dynastie Qing, marque et époque Qianlong (1736-1795)

circulaires aux bords évasés reposant sur un pied doucement incurvé, l'intérieur délicatement peint d'une rosace entourée de têtes de ruyi stylisées, le marli rythmé de six motifs de ruyi stylisés entremêlés rehaussés d'or, l'extérieur à décor des huit emblèmes bouddhistes bajixiang et rinceaux fleuris, le pied souligné d'une frise de pétales stylisés, marque à six caractères en cachet en bleu sous couverte à la base ; un fêle en étoile à la base de l'une, un fêle au bord de l'autre

One dish with a five points star crack to the glaze beneath the base, several hairline cracks in the glaze to the bottom inside, including a long radiant hairline circling the bottom medallion and another going toward the center of the dish on approx. 4cm ; the second dish with a 2cm forked crack to the rim (going through). The actual colors are somewhat warmer and the light blue is also more turquoise than the illustration would suggest in the catalogue.
"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."

See a similar 'ogee' cup sold at Christie's New York, 19th March 2008, lot 623