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Coupe de mariage en jade céladon pâle sculpté Chine, dynastie Qing, marque et époque Qianlong (1736-1795)
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 EUR
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Description
- jade
circulaire reposant sur quatre pieds ruyi ajourés, l'intérieur sculpté en relief d'un couple de carpes inversées nageant dans les flots tumultueux, le pourtour très délicatement sculpté des huit emblèmes bouddhistes bajixiang, les larges bords plats agrémentés d'une frise de têtes de ruyi et fleurs de lotus stylisées entrelacées, marque à quatre caractères gravée à la base
Condition
The bowl is in very good overall condition with the exception of a few tiny nicks around the base ; the actual color is a fraction more celadon than the catalogue illustration would suggest.
"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 twin fish motif symbolises freedom from restrain as well as the wish for marital bliss, prosperity and an abundance of good luck. Because fish are reputed to swim in pairs and are known for their reproductive power, the pair of fish represent the joys of union and numerous offspring. The wish for peace and blessings is reinforced by the depiction of the bajixiang around the exterior of the bowl.
The present bowl is unusual for its broad everted rim and similar in shape to an example sold in our London rooms, 11th July 1966, lot 84. Compare another bowl similarly decorated with a pair of fish to the interior and the exterior carved with four Buddhist emblems divided by fu characters, sold in our London rooms, 4th November 2009, lot 132.