A FINE PAIR OF COPPER-RED GLAZED DISHES YONGZHENG MARKS AND PERIOD

each with shallow rounded sides rising from a gently tapered foot, covered overall with a rich copper-red glaze thinning to white at the rim, the base glazed white with a six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle (2)

Christie's New York, 18th September 2003, lot 334.

Both dishes in overall good condition, with only very light expected wear to the footring and surface.
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.

Compare a slightly larger dish of this type sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 3rd - 4th December 2015, lot 524. A similar dish, though slightly smaller, sold in those same rooms, 1st - 2nd June 2015, lot 511. Another of the slightly smaller size sold at Christie's New York, 21st - 29th March 2017, lot 111.