A PAIR OF SMALL FAMILLE-ROSE DISHES YONGZHENG MARKS AND PERIOD |

each resting on a short foot with flared sides, the center enameled in 'boneless' style with a floral spray, including rose, poppy, and aster in shades of pink, yellow and blue, the leaves enameled in two shades of green, the base with a six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle (2)

Alice Boney, New York, 19th May 1986. 
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 759. 

Both dishes are in good overall condition. One was a tiny nick to the footrim and an iron-colored burst bubble at the base; the other with wear to the black enameled-tendrils. Both with light wear and minor imperfections consistent with age and type.
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.

For similar dishes, see a pair sold in our London rooms, 7th November 2012, lot 514, and another pair sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 11th April 2008, lot 3028. See also an example with rounded sides, sold at Christie's London, 7th November 2017, lot 276.