Lot 515
  • 515

FOUR FAMILLE-ROSE DISHES AND A FAMILLE-ROSE BOWL MARKS AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 HKD
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Description

  • porcelain
the smaller dishes centred with a pink and yellow peony encircled by three further flowering sprays, the bowl similarly decorated, the dish enamelled with a variety of flower sprays including peonies and morning glories, all inscribed in underglaze blue on the base with a six-character reign mark within a double-circle

Provenance

Sotheby's Amsterdam, 26th June 2000, lot 304 (three dishes). 
Sotheby's London, 6th May 1999, lot 112 (single dish).
Christie's London 19th June 2003, lot 127 (bowl).

Condition

There are two hairline cracks to the bowl (the longer one approx. 3.3 cm), as well as some specks on the glaze in the interior. Otherwise it is in good condition. The three dishes are generally in very good condition with a few expected minor firing imperfections or occasional specks in the glaze. The single dish has an approx. 1.5 cm hairline crack to the rim. The enamels of the pieces have been generally well preserved except for some expected surface wear.
"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."