A 'famille rose' saucer dish. Yongzheng period

the rounded sides rising to a slightly flared rim, the interior painted with a bird perched on a branch of flowering prunus and peony. 20.4cm., 8in. Est. 3,000—4,000 GBP. Lot Sold 3,750 GBP

PROVENANCE: Franzero Collection.

Corrado Zingone Collection, no. 24.

Sir C. Price Collection.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. 13 May 09. London www.sothebys.com