Lot 714. A ruby-ground famille rose sgraffiato 'Medallion' bowl, Daoguang seal mark and period (1821-1850). Estimate 7,000 — 9,000 USD. Lot sold 22,500 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.

the deep rounded sides supported on a short foot, intricately painted with four circular reserves, one in grisaille, two in sepia tones and another in famille-rose enamels, each depicting scholars traveling amidst mountainous wintry landscapes, all divided by stylized lotus arabesque on a ruby-red ground incised with delicate feathering scrollwork, the interior painted with a single stylized baoxianghua highlighted in gilt, the base with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue. Diameter 5 5/8  in., 14.3 cm 

Provenance: Private Collection, California. 

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art New York, 15 Mar 2017