TWO DOUCAI 'PHOENIX' DISHES JIAQING SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD

each with shallow rounded sides and lipped rim, painted with a central medallion of three stylized phoenix about a central composite flower with scrolling leafy stems, within an underglaze-blue double-line border, repeated at the rim, the underside with four phoenix alternating with flowers and scrolling foliage, above a narrow 'C'-scroll and dot border around the foot, six-character seal mark in underglaze blue (2)

Collection of Dr. Richard and Mrs. Mary Eckhardt, acquired in Japan between 1947-1952 while Dr. Eckhardt was serving as a surgeon in the United States Army and thence by descent.

One has four 3/8 inch (1cm) long haircracks to the rim edge and three small iron spots on the interior. The other has been broken cleanly in half and and repaired, with two triangular pieces of the rim also broken out and fixed back together at one end of the break. The breaks are clean with no significant losses.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.