清雍正 粉彩仕女圖盤

the shallow rounded sides rising to an everted rim, the interior finely gilded and painted in pastel colours with a seated lavishly dressed lady painting a leaf at a table, her attendant holding a floral fan to her side, a group of lingzhi stems, censer and fly whisk resting on the gilded stand behind them, the base with a double-circle in underglaze blue

Bluett & Sons Ltd，倫敦
購自 John Sparks

This dish is in general good condition with the exception of a hairline crack to the rim (approx. 3.5 cm) at 5'Oclock and some rubbing to the gilding along the rim. There are some firing imperfections to the glaze including minor burst bubbles.
"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."

Compare a slightly smaller dish in the Palace Museum, Beijing, illustrated in Kangxi, Yongzheng, Qianlong. Qing Porcelain from the Palace Museum Collection, Hong Kong, 1989, pl. 53.