- 3172
A FAN-SHAPED IVORY BOX AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
600,000 - 800,000 HKD
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Description
- ivory
carved on the cover in deep relief with a scene of the 'Eighteen Luohans' riding mythical beasts and bearing precious objects against swirling waves, within a lobed panel enclosed by clouds and 'The Four Heavenly Kings' (Si Da Tian Wang) at the corners, all within a key-fret border, the reverse with an immortal riding a tiger and another a dragon above billows of clouds, the box opening to reveal on the interior a lively scene depicting the arrival of the 'Eight Immortals' and attendants to the palace of Xiwangmu on Mount Kulun, the Queen Mother of the West holding court among storeyed pavilions scattered with pine trees, wutong and palms, the base incised with a spurious Qianlong seal mark, the ivory patinated to a pale yellow colour
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 20th March 2007, lot 720.
Condition
There is a little minor loss to the corners and light stains overall, but otherwise the box and cover are in extremely good condition. The carving is remarkably well preserved.
"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 intricate and delicately fine carving of this box and cover is especially worth noting. It is comparable to an ivory box of similar fan-shape, sold in these rooms, 22nd May 1985, lot 276, carved in high relief with warriors mounted on various mythical beasts amongst clouds in a large central lobed panel enclosed by clouds.