Paire de coupes en porcelaine bleu, blanc et rouge de fer Chine, dynastie Qing, marque et époque Qianlong (1736-1795)

reposant sur un court pied droit, les bords légèrement évasés, à décor d'un dragon à cinq griffes rouge de fer sur fond bleu blanc de flots tumultueux, le décor se répétant sur le pourtour extérieur de la coupe sous une frise de nuages stylisés soulignant les bords, marque en cachet à six caractères en bleu sous couverte à la base

One with a brown spot in the glaze near the border of the inside medallion (visible on the catalogue illustration), otherwise in good condition.
"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."

Another pair of 'dragon' dishes of this design sold at Christie's New York, 25^th March, 2011, lot 1784, lot 1425 and a single similar one sold in our New York rooms, 23^rd March 2010, lot 13