清乾隆 粉彩過枝癩瓜紋盌一對 《大清乾隆年製》款

each delicately potted with deep rounded sides rising from a short foot to an everted rim, the exterior finely enamelled with leafy bamboo shoots and a butterfly fluttering over a branch of blossoming and fruiting balsam pear, the branch extending over the rim and onto the interior, issuing further clusters of foliage and two balsam pears, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character seal mark

The overall condition of the pair is very good except for a few minor iron spots and trapped air bubbles. The enamels have been generally well preserved.
"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."

大維德爵士舊藏中有與此相近之盌，現存倫敦大英博物館，載《Catalogue of Ch’ing Enamelled Wares》，倫敦，1958年，圖版897。另見一盌例，藏巴黎吉美博物館，錄於《Oriental Ceramics. The World Great Collections》，卷7，東京，1981年，圖版91。亦見一例，載於《東京国立博物館圖版目錄‧中國陶磁篇》，卷2，東京，1980年，圖版660。再可參考一對盌例，Alfred Beit 基金會收藏，曾售於倫敦蘇富比2013年11月6日，編號78。