FOUR BLUE AND WHITE 'PHOENIX' DISHES QING DYNASTY, JIAQING, DAOGUANG, TONGZHI MARKS AND PERIOD

each decorated with a pair of confronting phoenix amidst cloud scrolls, one base with a Jiaqing seal mark, two with Daoguang seal marks, one with a Tongzhi mark, all marks with six characters and in underglaze blue (4)

The Jiaqing dish has an approx. 3 x 7-cm section out (comprising four smaller sections) and restored; additionally, there are four hairline cracks from the rim (longest approx. 2 cm) with one associated rim chip; there are scattered frits to the rim; minor expected wear to surface and footring. One Daoguang dish is in overall good condition with only minor expected wear and a few small iron spots. The other Daoguang dish has an approx. 4-cm hairline crack from the rim, minute burst glaze bubbles, and minor expected wear. The Tongzhi dish has scattered chips the rim and minor expected 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.
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.