A group of six Chinese famille rose plates dating from the 19th century. All the plates have a white ground. The first plate has a scene with four women, which is surrounded by a band of auspicious symbols. The second plate has a central roundel with butterflies, which is surrounded by a dragon band. The third plate has a scene with flowers and butterflies, which is surrounded by a dragon band. The fourth plate has a domestic scene with six figures, which is surrounded by a dragon band. The fifth and sixth plates are a pair, both with an interior landscape scene with four figures, which is surrounded by a turquoise band with lotus tracery and four framed flowers. The exteriors of the pair of plates have three bats, and the bottoms have a 4-character mark.

Dimensions are: the largest plate, one of the pair, measures 3/4 inches tall X 8 1/2 inches wide, 1.9 cm X 21.6 cm. All measurements are approximate.

Condition: The first plate has a hairline and a chip to the rim. The second plate is in overall good condition. The third and fourth plates each have two hairlines. One of the pairs of plates has a hairline, while the other is in overall good condition with glaze pops. A reminder that all lots are sold as-is. We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece after its initial manufacture as diligently as possible; however, as stated in our terms, condition reports are statements of opinion and not representations or warranties. Oakridge Auction Gallery bears no responsibility for any error or omission.

Provenance: From the private, premier collection of a gentleman in Cleveland, Ohio. The items in the collection were acquired starting in the 1970s from auction houses including Christie's, Sotheby's, and Bonhams, as well as from various private collections in the United States.