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Grand porte-encens en bambou Chine, dynastie Qing, XVIIE-XVIIIE siècle
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- bamboo wood
de forme cylindrique, finement sculpté ajouré d'une scène continue représentant des lettrés accompagnés de serviteurs répartis en petits groupes, certains s'adonnant à la calligraphie, assis autour d'une table, d'autres encore se promenant aux abords d'un pavillon surplombé par un paysage escarpé planté d'arbres et rochers, traversé par une rivière enjambée de deux petits ponts ; manque la base
Condition
The incense holder is in good overall condition with some expected vertical splits and age cracks to the wood ; the base is missing. The actual color is slightly more brown, less red, 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
This incense holder is notable for the various levels and textures of carving of the very hard bamboo surface, treating it like a painting to depict a richly detailed scene that unravels like a scroll painting. A similarly carved holder decorated with the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove, was included in the exhibition, Ming and Qing Bamboo, Hong Kong, 2000, cat. no. 100, together with another example featuring Laozi in a landscape, see ibid., cat. no. 101. Compare also a related incense holder carved with scholars in a bamboo grove, sold in our London rooms, 4th November 2009, lot 182.