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A SET OF TEN FAMILLE-ROSE 'FIGURE' PANELS QING DYNASTY, LATE 18TH – 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 HKD
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Description
- each 99 by 43.5 cm, 39 by 17 1/8 in.
of rectangular form, each panel comprising a principal scene depicting immortals and mythical creatures engaged in various pursuits amongst a mountainous landscape, below a smaller panel with a shou character framed by a flying bat and stylised floral sprays enclosed within a key-fret border, framed in wood
Condition
Inspected within their frames. In good overall condition, with only occasional shallow flakes (largest 0.7cm), enamel wear/flakes, firing flaws and surface scratches.
"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
These ten famille-rose plaques are exuberantly enamelled with vivid renditions of Immortals in wondrous landscapes. The brilliance of the enamels and quality of the shaded landscape decoration, in which the contours of the rocks and mountains frame the figural scenes, provide an insight into the opulence of the Qing dynasty. Each of the figures is sensitively rendered with individual naturalistic detailing of the features, and intricate enamelled details, such as the textile designs on the robes. Larger folding scenes were an important part of furnishings and served multiple functions, from purely decorative devices to partitioning rooms in private quarters or keeping out draughts. Smaller sets of panels such as the current lot had a similar function, utilised not just to partition area of the room, but also purely for decorative purposes.
It is rare to find such a well preserved set of ten plaques. Individual examples have appeared at auction, including one sold in our London rooms, 13th May 2015, lot 158 and another sold in these rooms, 30th May 2019, lot 769.
It is rare to find such a well preserved set of ten plaques. Individual examples have appeared at auction, including one sold in our London rooms, 13th May 2015, lot 158 and another sold in these rooms, 30th May 2019, lot 769.