- 3652
A LARGE AND FINELY CARVED BAMBOO 'BAT AND LINGZHI' TRAY QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
80,000 - 100,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- bamboo (Bambuseae)
skilfully carved with a flat interior surrounded with shallow rounded sides rising to a grooved rim, the underside carved in low relief with a soaring bat with outstretched wings, further highlighted in openwork with a gnarled lingzhi sprig issuing from the side, the bamboo richly patinated to a warm brown colour
Provenance
A&J Speelman Oriental Art, London.
Condition
In good overall condition, with the exception of natural nicks and minor drying cracks, including one running horizontally across a lingzhi head to the base, 2cm). The interior with areas of minor wear to the patina.
"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
Compare a similar ivory tray carved in the shape of a leaf, published in Zhongguo zhumu yajiao qi quanji [The complete collection of Chinese bamboo, wood, ivory and rhinoceros horn], vol. 4: Ya jiao qi [ivory and rhinoceros horn], Beijing, 2009, cat. no. 48.