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Important rocher sculpté en lapis-lazuli Chine, Dynastie Qing, marque et époque Qianlong (1736-1795)
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Height 6 5/8 in; larg. 10 3/4 in
en forme de montagne, sculpté des deux côtés; d'un côté, rochers et pins agrémenté d'un petit pont; de l'autre, cinq personnages dans une barque sur une rivière bordée de pins, bambous et saule pleureur, au sommet du rocher, un petit pavillon; sur la face plane, une inscription à trois caractères Chibi tu (Vue de Chibi) et une marque à quatre caractères Qianlong Yu Zhi (fait pour l'empereur Qianlong), sur un socle en bois sculpté à motifs de pins et lingzhi - manque au coin du temple
Provenance
Ancienne collection française du XIXème siècle
Literature
Un exemple similaire d'une montagne en lapis lazuli, de la période Qianlong avec une inscription à 49 caractères reproduisant un poème écrit par l'Empereur est illustré dans R.Y. Lefebvre d'Argencé, Chinese Jades in the Avery Brundage Collection, Japan, 1972, p.142, pl. LXIV.
Condition
Very tiny chip on the caracter 'yu' (of 'yuzhi').
Small chip on corner of pavilion's roof on top.
This piece comes with a well carved wood base with lotus; note a loss on the side and glue residue on a small area of the stand.
Otherwise, in very good condition.
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"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
Chibi, la Falaise Rouge, montagne du Hubei, est le lieu d'une bataille fameuse à l'époque des Trois Royaumes (220-265).