Lot 1727
  • 1727

AN INSCRIBED BURLWOOD STAND QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

Estimate
400,000 - 500,000 HKD
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Description

of irregular section with a smooth burlwood veneered top and a beaded edge, the underside reserved in natural gnarled wood, inscribed with two poems and an inscription corresponding to the year 1771, with five seals

Provenance

Christie's Hong Kong, 1st November 2004, lot 936.

Condition

The overall condition is very good with only some minor age cracks and old splits.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

The inscriptions on this stand are translated as follows:

'Guests all gone from the studio, the autumn day cool.
Rain blown by a mountain breeze, arrowroot blossoms fragrant.
Bamboo bed and rattan mat and tea just now ready.
The mountain recluse's enjoyment enhanced he takes a long nap.
Dated to the middle of early autumn in the 36th year of Qianlong's reign (equivalent to 1771).'

The poem was written by Fang Taigu titled, Ke San (Guests all gone) and is included in the Yuxuan Ming shi juan (Collection of Imperial Poems of the Ming Dynasty), 106/23a, of the Siku quanshu. Yuxuan Song jin Yuan Ming siqiao shi (Imperial Collection of the Four Treasuries. Collection of Imperial Poems of of the Song, Jin, Yuan and Ming Four Dynasties).

'Where bamboos are deep guests are made to linger.
When lotuses are still it's time to enjoy the cool.'

This is taken from a poem by the Tang poet Du Fu (712-770) included in the Quan Tang shi (The Complete Collection of Tang Poems), 2400 ye, 224 juan, 7 ce.