Lot 017 A PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE ‘DRAGON AND PHOENIX’ DISHES XUANTONG PERIOD, EARLY 20TH CENTURY 清宣统 粉彩龙凤呈祥纹盘一对

Description

A PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE ‘DRAGON AND PHOENIX’ DISHES
XUANTONG PERIOD, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
清宣统 粉彩龙凤呈祥纹盘一对
ESTIMATE: $4,000 – $6,000
Description
This fine pair of imperial-style dishes is vibrantly decorated with the auspicious “Dragon and Phoenix” motif. The interior of each dish features a five-clawed iron-red dragon and a multi-colored phoenix soaring amidst stylized flame clouds and small lingzhi fungi, all revolving around a central gilded flaming pearl. The rim is bordered by a colorful “key-fret” (huiwen) band in pastel enamels within gilded borders.
The exterior walls are delicately painted with three floral sprays of scrolling peonies in the famille rose palette. The base of each dish bears a six-character mark in iron-red regular script (kaishu) reading “Da Qing Xuantong Nian Zhi” (Made in the Xuantong Reign of the Great Qing). As Xuantong was the final reign of the Qing Dynasty, lasting only three years, authentic marked pieces from this period are relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors for their refined potting and transitional historical significance.
Dimensions
• Diameter 1: 14.4 cm (5.67 in)
• Diameter 2: 14.6 cm (5.75 in)
CONDITION REPORT
The pair is in excellent condition. The enamels and gilding are well-preserved with minimal surface wear. No visible cracks, chips, or restorations. Expected minor kiln-related pinpricks and light shelf wear to the unglazed foot rims consistent with age.
Provenance
• From a Private Canadian Collection
清宣统 粉彩龙凤呈祥纹盘一对
描述
此对撇口盘胎薄质坚，内壁以粉彩绘“龙凤呈祥”图。盘心一红龙一彩凤环绕金色的火焰逐珠，间饰祥云与灵芝纹。口沿内侧环绕一周彩绘回纹边饰，并施以金彩勾边。
盘外壁绘三组粉彩折枝牡丹纹。底部分别以矾红书“大清宣统年制”六字双行楷书款。宣统为清朝末代皇帝，在位仅三年，故带有宣统官窑款识的器物存世量相对稀少。此对盘画工精细，色彩艳丽而不失雅致，是晚清宫廷瓷器中的佳作。
技术规格
• 直径 1：14.4 厘米（5.67 英寸）
• 直径 2：14.6 厘米（5.75 英寸）
品相报告
品相极佳。全器釉面及彩料保存完好，金彩几乎无磨损。经检查无裂纹、磕碰或修复痕迹。仅见极少量窑封针孔及圈足底部的轻微磨损，符合其年代特征。
来源
• 来自加拿大私人珍藏