- 817
A SMALL DOUCAI 'RUYI' DISH MARK AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 HKD
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Description
- porcelain
the shallow interior centred with a multi-coloured medallion enclosing a floral roundel composed of interlocking ruyi blooms, the exterior bordered with lingzhi blooms, the base with an underglaze-blue six-character reign mark within a double-circle
Condition
It is in overall very good condition with only a couple of original iron spots and expected light surface scratches.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
It is unusual to find dishes of this small size painted with interlocking ruyi. Compare a slightly larger dish of this type, sold in these rooms, 24th November 1987, lot 163; and a pair of dishes, but lacking the mark, sold in our London rooms, 17th December 1974, lot 319. For the prototype of this motif see three doucai dishes, with Chenghua marks and of the period, included in the Special Exhibition of Ch’eng-hua Porcelain Ware, National Palace Museum, Taipei, 2003, cat. nos. 184, 185 and 186, together with two Jiajing mark and period examples, cat. nos. 187 and 188.