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Cloche rituelle Bianzhong en bronze doré Chine, dyanstie Qing, époque Qianlong (1736-1795)
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
de forme bombée, surmontée d'une arche de nuages stylisés formant l'attache de suspension, chaque face décorée de cinq registres horizontaux alternant nuages et rivets, encadrant une tablette verticale bordée de ruyi, une frise de nuages, tortue dragon et phénix dans la partie supérieure, des cartouches de dragons dans des nuages sur les côtés et une bande de flamèches autour de la base, quatre phénix en vol sur le dessus de la cloche
Provenance
Collection assemblée par l'arrière grand-père de l'actuelle proprétaire à la fin du XIXe siècle et dans la famille depuis.
Condition
The bell has a circular aperture 4.5 cm diameter cut on each side near the border rim (showing on the illustration in the catalogue), oxidization to the gilding and a few tiny dents and some pitting scattered to the surface (visible on the photo). The colour of the gilding is a little more golden yellow, a fraction less pink than the illustration would suggest in the 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."
"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 present bell is unusual for its decorative scheme and only one other closely related example appears to be known, sold at Christie's London, 29th March 1966, lot 171.
Bells of this type were known as bianzhong and were essential in conducting Confucian ritual ceremonies at the Imperial altars, formal banquets and during processions. A set of bells dated to the 55th year of the Qianlong reign (1790) is held in the Palace Museum, Beijing, two of which are illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum. Treasures of the Imperial Court, Hong Kong, 2004, pl. 5.