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A FAMILLE-VERTE 'ZHANG XU' BOTTLE VASE QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Height 9 in., 22.9 cm
the ovoid body rising to a tall cylindrical neck encircled at the mid-section with a single raised fillet, the rounded sides delicately enameled with a scene depicting an emperor, standing in a pale yellow robe appreciating the work of the famous calligrapher Zhang Xu, the scholar attired in a bright green robe, kneeling while dipping a brush onto an inkstone held aloft by a young assistant, scholarly objects atop a table in the background and several wine pots, a small bat fluttering above, the reverse with a three line poetic inscription and two seal marks, the base with an apocryphal six-character Chenghua mark, coll. no. 1591
Provenance
Geoffrey Waters, London.
Condition
Vase is in overall good condition. A very small section of the raised filet around the neck with a restored frit. With minor expected wear consistent with age and 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The inscription is a stanza from Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup by Du Fu (712-770) and may be translated as, Give three cupfuls to the calligrapher Zhang Xu and his writing becomes inspired—he throws off his cap before the officials and his brush produces cloud and mist
Zhang Xu (710-750), also known as Zhang Changshi for his official post, was a native of today's Suzhou of Jiangsu Province. Zhang once served as a regional officer and was famous for his exuberant, bold style of cursive calligraphy.
Zhang Xu (710-750), also known as Zhang Changshi for his official post, was a native of today's Suzhou of Jiangsu Province. Zhang once served as a regional officer and was famous for his exuberant, bold style of cursive calligraphy.