Lot 285
  • 285

A FINE PAIR OF 'FAMILLE-ROSE' SAUCER DISHES QING DYNASTY, YONGZHENG PERIOD

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Porcelain
each finely and brightly enemalled to the interior in 'boneless style' with a tall millet stem arching over red and blue flowering plants

Provenance

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 26th October 1993, lot 236.

Condition

These dishes are in very good condition with the exception of tiny nibbles to the foot rims, a 2mm burst glaze bubble to the base and a pinhead size iron spot to the exterior near the rim of one dish; a 2mm burst glaze bubble to the interior near the rim and three burst glaze bubbles to the exterior of the other dish. On both dishes there are several pinhead size burst glaze bubbles to the bases and minor firing imperfections and extremely light scratches to the surface of the interior.
"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."