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Coupe libatoire en corne de rhinocéros sculptée dynastie Qing, XVII-XVIIIE siècle
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 EUR
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Description
sculptée en bas-relief à l'extérieur d'un coq, d'une poule et de leurs poussins parmi des rochers, près de fleurs, l'anse délicatement détachée du corps en forme de tronc d'arbre dont les rameaux s'épanouissent à l'intérieur sur une partie de la lèvre
Provenance
Collection nobiliaire française, vente Christie's Paris, 19 novembre 2003, lot 193
Condition
With the exception of short age cracks concentrated to the lower half of the cup; a 8mm old chip to the twig at the rear of the rim of the cup (showing on the catalogue illustration) ; a 2mm oval perforation to the base; a 4mm flake and a tiny chip to the rim, this piece is in very good condition. Please note that the cup is of a slightly denser tone than illustrated in the catalogue. Please note that the dimension of the cup is 8 x 13,1 cm ; 3 1/8 in x 5 3/16 in.
"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."
"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 'cock, hen and chicks' motif is said to symbolize domestic harmony but is also representation of official success. Porcelain 'chicken cups' of the Chenghua period were among the most desirable collector's items and were copied in the Kangxi period.
A very fine example of a 'chickens' rhinoceros libation cup signed by You Kan was sold in our New York rooms, 19 March 2007, lot 373. Another one is illustrated in Jan Chapman, The Art of Rhinoceros Horn Carving in China, London, 1999, pl. 250.