Lot 389. A massive pair of French royal armorial dishes, Yongzheng period, circa 1730; 18 ½ in. (47 cm.) diameter, each. Estimate: US$30,000 - US$50,000. Price realised USD 27,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019.

Each enameled with the Royal arms of Louis XV within the orders of Saint-Michel and Saint-Esprit, a band of gilt and iron-red scrolling lotus at the well punctuated by cartouches of addorned L's, the rim with Kakiemon style panels of fans and lotus alternate with bowls of finger citrus and other fruit on elaborate daises.