- 3635
AN INSCRIBED ZITAN STAND OF A ZHOU BRONZE GU SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG |
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 HKD
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Description
- 16.5 cm, 6 1/2 in.
of circular section, the top hollowed with a groove encircling a slightly domed centre to fit its bronze gu, the rounded sides carved in relief with diagonal wavy leaf-form lappets, all supported on five feet, the base incised and filled in gilt with four characters reading Zhou leiwen gu followed by two single characters reading er (two) and yi (B Grade), flanking a recessed centre inscribed with a seal mark reading Qianlong yu jian (For the imperial appreciation of Qianlong)
Condition
Two feet of the stand may have been reattached with originals, there are traces of glue and a shallow flake near one (1.3cm wide). Some minor age cracks as expected of the type.
"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
It is likely to be the fitted stand of a bronze gu vase, attributed to the Zhou dynasty and recorded in Xiqing gujian [Chinese ritual bronzes in the collection of Qianlong Emperor], vol. 24, p. 28 (fig. 1).