A FINE PAIR OF LEMON-YELLOW SAUCER DISHES QIANLONG SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD

each finely potted with gently rounded sides rising from a short spreading foot, covered inside and out with a rich lemon-yellow glaze, the base glazed white and bearing a six-character Qianlong seal mark

Collection of E.T. Hall, inventory nos. 425 and 426.
Christie's London, 7th June 2004, lot 271.  

There is a 5mm. long hairline rim crack to one of the dishes. Otherwise both dishes are 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."

A Qianlong mark and period yellow-glazed dish of this shape and size is illustrated in Chinese Porcelain: The S.C.Ko Tianminlou Collection, Hong Kong, 1987, pl. 143; another from the British Rail Pension Fund was sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 16th May 1989, lot 46; and a third formerly in the collection of Robert Somerville, Chicago, and later in the collection of Harold L. Geiger, was sold in our New York rooms, 22nd March 2000, lot 116.