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A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE INCENSE BURNER, GUI BY HU WENMING, MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY |
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 HKD
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Description
- 14.7 cm, 5 3/4 in.
the compressed body surmounted by a pair of mythical animal heads issuing loop handles, chased in relief with a band of auspicious emblems, the base incised with Yunjian Hu Wenming zhi (made by Hu Wenming of Yunjian) within a rectangular gilt panel
Provenance
Collection of Emil Hultmark (1872-1943), and thence by descent in the family.
Condition
In overall good condition, with expected surface wear and oxidisation to some areas. Some rubbing to the gilding.
"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
Hu Wenming from Songjiang, Jiangsu province, was one of the most accomplished master metalworkers of the late Ming period, who specialised in the production of gilt-metal vessels for the scholar's desk.
Other closely related incense burners of gui form by Hu Wenming have been sold in these rooms, one from the Water, Pine and Stone Retreat collection, 8th April 2014, lot 240, the other from the collection of Mr and Mrs Gerard Hawthorn, 3rd December 2015, lot 79. They share the same archaistic gui form, skilful use of chased and beaten registers of decoration and are flanked by similar taotie mask handles.
Other closely related incense burners of gui form by Hu Wenming have been sold in these rooms, one from the Water, Pine and Stone Retreat collection, 8th April 2014, lot 240, the other from the collection of Mr and Mrs Gerard Hawthorn, 3rd December 2015, lot 79. They share the same archaistic gui form, skilful use of chased and beaten registers of decoration and are flanked by similar taotie mask handles.