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A TIANHUANG 'BIXIE' SEAL SIGNED ZHOU BIN,QING DYNASTY, 17TH – 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
300,000 - 500,000 HKD
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Description
- 3.8 by 1.9 by 1.9 cm, 1 1/2 by 3/4 by 3/4 in.25.32 gr.
the golden-orange stone skilfully carved with a square-section base surmounted by a finial shaped as a bixie seated on its haunches with the head turned towards its left, the beast depicted with a long horn and taut muscles detailed with fine incisions, one side of the seal incised with two characters reading Zhou Bin
Provenance
Collection of Sakamoto Gorō (1923-2016).
Condition
The seal is in good condition with just expected minuscule bruises and nibbles along the edges of the seal and finial.
"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
This seal bears the signature of Zhou Bin, one of the most renowned carvers of soapstone and was active during the 17th century. Zhou Bin, zi Shangjun, a native of Zhangzhou in Fujian province, belonged to a small group of carvers who excelled both technically and artistically and were considered master carvers in this medium.