A French <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/collectibles/vintage-poster/film" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">movie poster</a> for the film <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=ding+song&amp;pfilters.dateRange=upcoming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">King Kong</a>.<ul><li>Roland Coudon (French, 1903-1954).</li><li>Universal Pictures.</li><li>Grande Style A poster.</li><li>Linen backed.</li><li>This work is presented unframed.</li></ul> Created for the movie’s first release in France, it is one of only two poster styles produced for the Grande format for that debut. What truly sets this poster apart is its unique design: instead of depicting the more familiar Empire State Building scene, Coudon’s artwork captures the dramatic sacrifice moment on Skull Island, with Kong illuminated by torches as he is introduced to the audience. Produced as a stone lithograph, this poster is widely regarded as one of the finest images created for King Kong, skillfully conveying the intense emotions of fear and awe central to the film. Due to its extreme rarity, with very few surviving examples known to exist, this poster is an invaluable treasure for serious collectors and film historians alike. More than just a promotional item, the French Grande Style A King Kong poster is a stunning artefact of cinematic history, capturing the raw power and mystique that have made the film an enduring classic.

French King Kong Movie Poster

An Italian <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/collectibles/vintage-poster/film" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">movie poster</a> for the film White Pongo (La Sfida di&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=king%20kong&amp;tab=objects&amp;sortBy=bsp_dotcom_prod_en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">King Kong</a>).<ul><li>B. Sternback.</li><li>Produced for the first Italian release, 1949.</li><li>Linen backed.</li><li>This work is presented unframed.</li></ul>

Italian White Pongo / La Sfida di King Kong Movie Poster

A <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/collectibles/famous" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">photographic production still</a> from the movie <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=King%20Kong&amp;tab=objects&amp;sortBy=bsp_dotcom_prod_en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">King Kong</a>.<ul><li>Produced for the re-release, 1930s-1940s.</li><li>There is a perspex window on the back of the frame showing film information.</li><li>Conservation framed with UV plexiglass.</li></ul>

King Kong Movie Photographic Production Still

A <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/luxury/books-&amp;-manuscripts/book/first-edition?locale=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">first edition</a> of <a href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/search?query=King%20Kong&amp;tab=objects&amp;sortBy=bsp_dotcom_prod_en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">King Kong</a>, the first appearance of the character in book form.<ul><li>Delos W. Lovelace (American).</li><li>Merian C. Cooper (American).</li><li>Edgar Wallace.</li><li>New York: Grosset &amp; Dunlap, 1932.</li><li>Bound in the publisher’s lime green cloth, lettered in dark brown, with the original dust jacket.</li></ul> The&nbsp;shockingly rare&nbsp;first edition of&nbsp;King Kong, written by Delos W. Lovelace at the request of his friend Merian C. Cooper. Published in 1932 as part of the promotional campaign for the legendary 1933 film, this marks&nbsp;the very first appearance of King Kong in any form—preceding the film itself. Before this book,&nbsp;there was no Kong. Today, he stands as one of the most enduring icons of horror and adventure, alongside Godzilla and Jaws. This first edition features&nbsp;stills from the groundbreaking 1933 film, starring Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, and Bruce Cabot. Widely considered one of the greatest films of all time,&nbsp;King Kong&nbsp;was deemed "culturally, historically, and aesthetically significant" by the Library of Congress in 1991 and preserved in the National Film Registry. This&nbsp;first edition, first impression&nbsp;is complete with the&nbsp;exceedingly rare original dust jacket, one of the most sought-after in the world of rare books. Due to the fragility of the jacket and its ephemeral nature, very few have survived in collectible condition. The cover art remains one of the most striking of the era, brilliantly combining the New York skyline with the dinosaurs of Skull Island.

King Kong

Important Watches

PROPERTY OF A COLLECTOR Hublot Big Bang Unico King Gold Rainbow, Reference 441.OX.1118.LR.0999 A king gold and multi-colour gem-set semi-skeletonised flyback chronograph wristwatch with date, Circa 2024 Dial: semi-skeletonised Calibre: cal. HUB1280 automatic, 43 jewels Case: 18k king gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws Case number: 1'678'527 Closure: multi-colour Hublot rubber and alligator strap and 18k king gold and black-plated titanium folding clasp Size: 42 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Hublot Certificate of Authenticity and presentation box The Hublot Big Bang Unico King Gold Rainbow is a vibrant celebration of the brand’s "Art of Fusion," combining high-performance watchmaking with a spectacular spectrum of precious stones. The 18k King Gold case and bezel are meticulously set with a rainbow of 170 colored gemstones and 48 baguette-cut colored gemstones, creating a mesmerizing visual transition of colors.

View 1 of Lot 2112: Big Bang Unico King Gold Rainbow, Reference 441.OX.1118.LR.0999 | A king gold and multi-colour gem-set semi-skeletonised flyback chronograph wristwatch with date, Circa 2024

big bang unico king gold rainbow, reference 441.ox.1118.lr.0999 | a king gold and multi-colour gem-set semi-skeletonised flyback chronograph wristwatch with date, circa 2024

Rolex Air-King, Reference 5500 A stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet, Made for the UAE Armed Forces, Circa 1987 Dial: champagne with UAE Armed Forces crest Calibre: cal. 1520 automatic, 26 jewels Case: stainless steel, screw down case back Case number: 9’762’849 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 34 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: none The present Air-King features the coveted UAE Armed Forces crest on the dial. These were specially commissioned by the force directly from Rolex, and given out to members of the service as a sign of merit. A sign of authenticity when it comes to this reference is the dial colour: champagne toned dials are usually reserved for solid gold Air-King models, but are characteristic for stainless steel reference 5500s with the UAE Armed Forces crest.

View 1 of Lot 2124: Air-King, Reference 5500 | A stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet, Made for the UAE Armed Forces, Circa 1987

air-king, reference 5500 | a stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet, made for the uae armed forces, circa 1987

PROPERTY OF AN ASIAN COLLECTOR Hublot Big Bang Integrated Time Only King Gold Rainbow, Reference 465.OX.0180.OX.3999 A king gold and multi-colour gem-set semi-skeletonised wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 2023 Dial: semi-skeletonised Calibre: cal. HUB 1710 automatic, 27 jewels Case: 18k king gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws Case number: 1'677'200 Closure: 18k king gold and multi-colour gem-set Hublot bracelet and double folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Hublot International Certificate of Authenticity and presentation box The Hublot Big Bang Integrated Time Only King Gold Rainbow is a striking testament to Hublot’s “Art of Fusion”, merging the brand’s exclusive 18k King Gold with a vibrant spectrum of multi-coloured gems. The 18k King Gold case, bezel and bracelet are set with a total of 924 baguette‑cut and brilliant‑cut multi-coloured gems. The bezel, in particular, features 48 baguette‑cut multi-coloured gems that graduate in a seamless chromatic gradient from deep red to violet, creating a breath-taking visual centrepiece. Powered by the ultra‑thin in‑house calibre HUB1710 automatic movement with a 50‑hour power reserve, this masterpiece combines refined horological precision with distinctive luxury, reinterpreting the Big Bang’s industrial character as a vivid work of wearable art.

View 1 of Lot 2168: Big Bang Integrated Time Only King Gold Rainbow, Reference 465.OX.0180.OX.3999 | A king gold and multi-colour gem-set semi-skeletonised wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 2023

big bang integrated time only king gold rainbow, reference 465.ox.0180.ox.3999 | a king gold and multi-colour gem-set semi-skeletonised wristwatch with date and bracelet, circa 2023

PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT COLLECTOR Patek Philippe ‘Spider Lugs’, Reference 1579 A pink gold chronograph wristwatch, Made in 1952 Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 13’’’ mechanical, 23 jewels Movement number: 868’431 Case: 18k pink gold, snap on case back Case number: 674’434 Closure: brown Patek Philippe alligator strap and 18k pink gold buckle Size: 36 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, Extract from the Archives confirming the production of the present watch in 1952 and its subsequent sale on December 9th, 1953 and presentation box Patek Philippe is known for making some of the most beautiful and desirable chronograph wristwatches in history. Famous and long-running references include the 130 and 1463, but there are plenty of lesser appreciated but nonetheless beautiful and potentially more interesting references to explore. The reference 1579 is one of them, launched seven years after the 130, and featuring a highly architectural case with faceted lugs that collectors have named ‘Spider’ lugs. Several important factors set the present example apart. Firstly and most obvious is the case material: pink gold. Of the estimated 460 made in the reference, only 185 were made in pink, and so far less than 80 of them have surfaced publicly. Beyond that, the present example belongs to the second series with applied gold square hour markers, more distinct and often more coveted than the first series which used baton indexes. Lastly and as all Patek connoisseurs will know, condition is king when collecting 1579, as the sculptured lugs begin to lose their important facets and definition as soon as they are even lightly polished, and the present watch still retains excellent proportion and generous facets to its case and lugs. With all these factors taken into account, this lot gives collectors the chance to own a very handsome example within one of the most interestingly designed chronograph references of the Patek Philippe catalogue.

View 1 of Lot 2296: ‘Spider Lugs’, Reference 1579 | A pink gold chronograph wristwatch, Made in 1952

‘spider lugs’, reference 1579 | a pink gold chronograph wristwatch, made in 1952

Cartier New York retailed A yellow gold ring watch with concealed dial, Circa 1937 Dial: silvered dial signed Cartier, gilded Arabic and pointed baton hour indexes, gilded epée hands Calibre: 6¼’’’ rear-wound movement signed LeCoultre Co., grained decoration, lever escapement, 16 jewels, annular balance with poising screws, unadjusted, flat hairspring Movement number: backplate numbered 76'479 and with U.S. import code LXJ Case: 14k yellow gold case with, hinged cover with rounded edges, case back secured by two screws, rear-winder with toothed edge, gold ring shank with aperture for edge of winding crown, inside hinged cover and inside movement case back both stamped and with 0.585, Swiss lynx head assay for 14k gold & EJ flag-form 14k stamp, inside case back signed LeCoultre Co. Swiss Case number: outside case back hand stamped 78'742, ring shank stamped 14k / 0.585, numbered 821, and with Edmond Jaeger punch mark Size: 18 mm length x 16 mm width, US ring size 5¾ Accessories: none Documentary evidence suggests that the history of the ring watch stretches back to the 16th century. However, the challenge of producing reliable movements small enough to fit into the diminutive cases required for a ring meant that few examples were made before the 19th century. Among the most notable historical examples are a quarter-repeating ring watch made for King George III by John Arnold in 1764 and a Breguet ring watch with an alarm purchased by Prince Demidoff in 1836. The development of very small yet highly reliable watch movements in the 20th century by watchmakers such as LeCoultre significantly simplified the production of miniature watches. Despite these advancements, ring watches remained a relatively uncommon genre throughout much of the 20th century, cherished by their owners for their novelty and exceptional craftsmanship. This ring watch was supplied directly to Cartier New York from LeCoultre Co. in Switzerland. A similar example made in platinum but without a hinged cover over the dial is known.

View 1 of Lot 2155: New York retailed | A yellow gold ring watch with concealed dial, Circa 1937

new york retailed | a yellow gold ring watch with concealed dial, circa 1937

Cartier, London The Jerry Lee Lewis ‘Bubble’ A rare and unusual asymmetrically domed yellow gold bubble-form wristwatch, formerly the property of American comedian and actor Jerry Lewis, Circa 1955-56 Dial: silvered dial signed Cartier, black Arabic and baton hour indexes, blued steel épée hands Calibre: 5¼’’’ rear-wound movement signed Cartier, grained decoration, lever escapement, 16 jewels, annular balance with timing screws Movement number: 503'173 Case: 18k yellow gold domed asymmetrical case, rounded moulded bezel, flat notched winder to case back, case secured by two screws to back, inside case back with London hallmarks for 18k gold, date letter ‘U’ for 1955-56 and [JC] Jean-Jacques Cartier punch mark Case number: London Stock No. • 8073 • Closure: black unsigned leather strap and 18k gold deployant buckle stamped B1933 and London hallmarks for 18ct gold, date letter ‘N’ for 1968-69 Size: 20 mm diameter Accessories: Cartier presentation box and travelling pouch Jerry Lewis was one of the most influential comedians of the 20th century, known for his electrifying stage presence, exaggerated physical comedy, and inventive approach to filmmaking. Rising to fame in the 1940s as part of the legendary duo Martin & Lewis, he captivated audiences with his manic energy and contrast to Dean Martin’s smooth persona. After their split in 1956, Lewis forged a solo career that redefined Hollywood comedy, both as a performer and director. Films such as The Bellboy (1960), The Ladies Man (1961), and The Nutty Professor (1963) showcased his mastery of slapstick humour while also pushing cinematic boundaries. He pioneered the use of video assist technology, allowing directors to review scenes in real time – a breakthrough that remains an industry standard today. His influence on comedy spans generations, inspiring artists from Jim Carrey to Martin Scorsese with his fearless, innovative approach. Beyond entertainment, Lewis was also a dedicated humanitarian. As the longtime host of the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Labor Day Telethon, he helped raise over $2.5 billion for medical research, earning him the nickname “The King of Telethons.” A collector of fine watches, with a particular preference for smaller-sized models, Lewis owned and wore several different Cartier timepieces, including ladies’ models, but few were as strikingly unconventional as his bubble-form Cartier from 1955. Quite apart from its extraordinary design, this watch is of great significance due to its period of production. Although Cartier London was already under the leadership of Jean-Jacques Cartier, this predates the 1966–74 period more frequently associated with the branch’s most avant-garde designs. With its bold, convex form, the watch reflected Lewis’s exuberant on-screen persona – playful, exaggerated, and full of energy. Just as his physical comedy relied on distortion and unpredictability, the watch’s asymmetrically domed shape broke away from traditional watchmaking conventions, embodying a lighthearted yet avant-garde spirit. Beyond aesthetics, it also resonated with Lewis’s fascination with technology and innovation. As a pioneer in filmmaking techniques, he consistently embraced new ways to push boundaries, much like the bubble form in mid-century design symbolised modernity and futurism. The watch’s production era coincided with the height of 1950s space-age optimism, mirroring Lewis’s own rise to stardom during Hollywood’s golden era. As an entertainer who thrived on reinvention and spectacle, it seems only fitting that Lewis would wear a timepiece that so effortlessly captured the essence of his showmanship and singular vision. The 1950s were a decade captivated by progress, technology, and the dream of the future, and the bubble form became a defining aesthetic across fashion, industrial design, and futuristic innovation. This rare Cartier London model epitomises this cultural movement, embodying the era’s fascination with fluid, organic shapes and a vision of modernity that felt both playful and sophisticated. During this period, fashion designers such as Christian Dior and Pierre Balmain experimented with rounded, sculptural silhouettes, while futuristic couturiers like Pierre Cardin and André Courrèges later embraced bubble-inspired designs that evoked space helmets and domed enclosures. Accessories echoed this aesthetic, with women’s sunglasses, handbags, and jewellery adopting curved, convex forms that suggested a streamlined, ultra-modern elegance. Beyond fashion, the 1950s were defined by an obsession with space exploration, aerodynamics, and the promise of new materials. The success of early rocketry and the dawning of the space age inspired industrial designers to incorporate spherical, domed, and capsule like structures into everything from automobiles to architecture. Bubble cars, such as the BMW Isetta and Messerschmitt KR200, became symbols of efficiency and forward-thinking design, while televisions, radios, and clocks featured convex, domed glass to emphasise their modernity. More than just an accessory, Lewis’s Cartier bubble watch embodied this spirit of progress – a timepiece that captured the era’s optimism, innovation, and boundless imagination. It was a watch for a new world, where humour, artistry, and the thrill of the future converged in a single, sculptural form.

View 1 of Lot 2406: The Jerry Lee Lewis ‘Bubble’ | A rare and unusual asymmetrically domed yellow gold bubble-form wristwatch, formerly the property of American comedian and actor Jerry Lewis, Circa 1955-56

the jerry lee lewis ‘bubble’ | a rare and unusual asymmetrically domed yellow gold bubble-form wristwatch, formerly the property of american comedian and actor jerry lewis, circa 1955-56

Fine Chinese Paintings

ink and colour on gold-flecked paper, framed

ink and colour on gold-flecked paper, framed signed, dated 1945, with 5 seals of the artist EXHIBITED Hong Kong, The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce Hall, Chinese Paintings Exhibition, December 15 to 17, 1960 ILLUSTRATED Journal of Chan Kwan Po, Volume 4 (Hong Kong, Commercial Press Limited, August 2004), p.494 PROVENANCE From the Family Collection of C.S. Loh (1913-1992), hence by descent C. S. Loh (1913-1992), originally from Wuxi, Jiangsu, was a successful businessman and an art collector of exceptional taste. His career began in the 1940s when he followed in his father F.C. Loh (1884-1963)’s footsteps running textile businesses in Shanghai. His father had studied in the UK, and later managed the Mow Sing Flour Mills in China for the entrepreneur Yung Tsoong-King (Rong Zongjing). Similarly, C.S. Loh managed the Sung Sing Cotton Mills for the Yung family and achieved remarkable results. After relocating to Hong Kong in 1947, he founded Wyler Textiles Limited, which quickly prospered and became an industry leader in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1979, he was appointed chairman of the Hong Kong Cotton Spinners Association. His achievements in the industry earned him accolades such as the Presidential Medal and an Honorary Doctor of Business Administration from Tufts University in 1984 and 1987, respectively. As an avid art collector, Loh had a particular interest in Chinese painting and calligraphy. He co-founded the illustrious Min Chiu Society in 1960 with other like-minded collectors from the business community. It continues to be a very active society of collectors in Hong Kong today. Loh was also an ardent admirer of Peking and Kun opera. He was a longtime friend of Zhao Peixin and received training from operatic luminaries such as Jiang Miaoxiang and Yu Zhenfei. Through Yu, Loh met and befriended other opera performers and literati, sharing a social circle with Chang Dai-chien, who was also a keen enthusiast of traditional opera. According to the Loh family, Mrs Loh and Li Deying, wife of Li Zulai, both moved from Shanghai to Hong Kong in the late 1940s, and swiftly developed a strong friendship. Li Zulai comes from a wealthy family in Ningbo, while his father Li Weizhuang and siblings Li Zuhan, Li Qiujun, and Li Zutong were all close friends of Chang Dai-chien. As a trusted family friend, the artist relied on the Li couple to help on daily matters — acquiring and selling paintings, arranging remittance and forwarding family correspondence. They were also responsible for organizing several of his large-scale exhibitions in Hong Kong. Through the Li couple, the Loh family was introduced to Chang Dai-chien and his art, and hence began their journey of collecting. Through the years, the Lohs kept in touch with Chang Dai-chien and his family. They were invited to dine at the artist’s home in Pebble Beach, and were gifted paintings as tokens of friendship. In April 2023, Sotheby’s was entrusted by the family to offer Chang Dai-chien’s Pink Lotuses on Gold Screen, in celebration of Sotheby’s Hong Kong 50th Anniversary in Asia. 102 x 61 cm 40⅛ x 24 in. 張大千　昆明山茶 設色灑金箋　鏡框　一九四五年作 款識：太華山裏曼陀羅，爍日蒸霞簇錦窩。不用西園說文酒，多行紅粉醉顏酡。 昆明山茶老幹高聳，可四五丈。冬末春初，千花艷發，重疊交覆，偉於芍藥，太華山數本尤為壯觀，枝葉團扶，絢爛如錦。乙酉春，張爰。 鈐印: 「張爰私印」、「三千大千」、「大千豪髮」、「師萬物」、「大風堂」。 展覽： 香港，中華總商會禮堂，〈國畫展覽〉，一九六〇年十二月十五至十七日 著錄： 〈陳君葆日記〉卷四之一九六〇年（香港，商務印書館有限公司，二〇〇四年八月），頁494 來源：陸菊森伉儷收藏，由家族遞藏 陸菊森（C.S. Loh 1913-1992），又名菊生、菊笙，號率齋，別署率齋主人，室名陸率齋，江蘇無錫人。上世紀四十年代，隨父陸輔臣（F.C. Loh 1884-1963，一名輔仁）於滬上經營紡織業。其父曾留學英國，返國後為榮宗敬家族管理茂新麵粉廠。陸菊森主理榮氏申新紗廠，成績斐然，影響尤鉅。一九四五年，他與徐舜如、虞洽卿之子虞順慰共同持有上海華山路名園「周家花園」（又名純廬，舊名蕊園，後為華山花園）。一九四七年遷港後，開辦偉倫紗廠，業務發展方興未艾，五、六十年代為業界翹楚。一九七九年被推任為香港棉紡業公會主席，八四和八七年更獲美國塔夫茨大學 (Tufts University) 頒授總統勳章及工商管理榮譽博士學位。一生砥礪前行，成就卓著。 經商之餘，陸氏耽於書畫雅翫，風鑒明遠，廣結墨緣，收藏甚豐。自明至清，以迄近代，無不孜孜汲引。一九六○年，滬港工商界巨頭所創之敏求精舍成立，創會成員名單中，即見陸氏與陳光甫、黃秉章、趙從衍、徐士浩、葉義、王統元、林伯壽、郭正達、朱孔嘉、袁虬初、霍寶材、利榮森、劉漢棟、胡惠春共十五人，正是最早倡設此儔侶雅集者。以藝論交，至今蔚為佳話。 他篤嗜京劇崑曲，公餘之暇，不廢咀嚼吟詠。與京劇老生趙培鑫有舊誼，遂得梨園泰斗姜妙香及俞振飛親自授業數載。為保存俞派家學精粹，曾出資承印俞氏所編之〈粟廬曲譜〉。他與俞振飛相交甚契，在滬或港，往來密切，故俞氏相熟之梨園友人或藝林文人如程硯秋、沈葦窗等，與陸氏亦有過從。又因李祖萊、李德英夫婦之故，與孟小冬時相聚晤。張大千亦嗜傳統戲曲，與上述諸位皆具交情。 據陸氏家人憶述，陸夫人與李祖萊太太李德英同在四十年代末自滬來港，常相過從。李祖萊出身寧波富族，父薇莊、長兄祖韓、三姐秋君、四兄祖桐等，與大千兩代交誼，關係親若家人。畫家與李祖萊伉儷情同手足，不少瑣事雜務委付二人在港代為張羅處理，舉凡書畫買賣、轉達家書、匯款等，極得信任。畫家在港舉辦數次大型畫展，多交由李氏伉儷負責。陸家透過李祖萊伉儷，或經其介紹，購入多幅大千力作。大千移家多處，與陸氏家人始終保持聯繫，曾在環蓽盦設宴款待，並贈佳作以誌舊誼。 二〇二三年四月，蒙陸氏家族信賴，委託香港蘇富比拍賣珍藏張大千〈花開十丈影參差〉潑墨潑彩金箋雙摺屏風，誌慶香港蘇富比五十週年。 註：山茶，因花瓣層疊輪轉，頗似佛教藝術之曼陀羅圖案，故又名曼陀羅，乃佛教聖花，被尊為「瑞花佳木」。相傳佛祖說法時，手拈曼陀羅花，漫天降落花雨，象徵莊嚴、寧靜、如意。山茶四序常青，性耐霜雪，花開在冬末春初，艷而不妖，又為文人雅士稱賞。 雲南民間流傳一則關於山茶的故事，平西王吳三桂駐滇時，傳旨地方進獻奇花異草，陸涼縣普濟寺有一株珍品山茶，高二丈餘，花呈九蕊十八瓣，濃香四溢，縣令不顧百姓阻撓，獻予吳三桂。怎知茶花數年拒開，吳三桂又遭茶花仙子托夢恐嚇，只得將茶花送歸陸涼縣，因此茶花又被雲南人視為「勝利之花」。 大千作工筆重彩花卉，每取華貴之牡丹，茶花則寫其清雅，本幅罕以工筆重彩金箋寫昆明山茶，蓋因「滇中茶花甲於天下」，冠頭如碗，花姿雍容，堪與牡丹爭艷。昆明太華山中佛寺、宮觀喜植山茶，且多珍品，本幅即以山中茶花入畫。傳世資料所見，大千寫滇山茶極稀。 四十年代中期，乃張大千工筆重彩技法鼎盛階段。本幅寫於春季，時值山茶開候，採宋人折枝法，花團殷紅如醉，重瓣偃仰舒卷，若輕風拂過，深具動感。葉片則相對簡淨，簇擁於後，枝幹勁挺，烘托花朵婀娜之姿。線條、設色皆可見大千敦煌之行受石窟藝術的影響，勾勒精細，敷彩厚重，石青、石綠、硃砂等礦物顏料濃郁艷麗，花瓣、葉片向背處，色彩濃淡參差，層層渲染，盡顯豐腴質感。敷染完成，方以泥金勾勒花瓣邊緣、花蕊，石綠醒葉筋，凸顯立體感。所取箋紙原非金箋，乃畫畢再於空白處，遍灑細密金箔，既免於金箋汲墨難、行筆流滑之弊，亦彰金碧輝映之效，歷八十餘載仍保存如新，光彩耀目。 四邊裝飾唐人卷草紋，愈發突出山茶主角形象。花邊勾描填彩細緻，色彩古艷，與金箋之絢爛相得益彰， 典雅而不失現代感。此一源自莫高窟藝術的裝飾手法，始於大千臨摹敦煌壁畫，四十年代中期，亦飾於工筆重彩仕女、花卉，惟數量屈指可數，且悉為代表力作，如一九四四年〈紅拂女〉。花卉另僅見〈潑墨紫〉〈佛頭青〉二幀，尺寸較本幅小近半，亦灑金，極盡富麗堂皇之能事。二幀皆寫於四四年嘉平，與本幅相去不遠，之後似無復使用，當因耗工費力之故也。 一九六〇年，港大文學院教授、馮平山圖書館館長陳君葆受邀為〈國畫展覽〉撰寫文章，對展品之一的本幅歎為觀止，並在日記裡特別記錄，讚其「富麗極了」，另記當時擬定價七百五十元。 「看到一幅張大千的〈昆明山茶〉寫在灑金箋上，富麗極了！周圍繞邊，是從敦煌石窟學來的筆墨，襯托得格外有意思。題作： 『太華山裏曼陀羅，爍日蒸霞簇錦窩。不用西園說文酒，多行紅粉醉顏酡。 昆明山茶老幹高聳，可四五丈。冬末春初，千花艷發，重疊交覆，偉於芍藥，太華山數本尤為壯觀，枝葉團扶，絢爛如錦……』」 —錄自〈陳君葆日記〉一九六〇年十二月九日 己卯歲末，即一九四〇年一月，張大千自渝入滇，下榻武城路飲甘巷楊竹庵宅，原擬舉辦展覽，因作品未及由香港運抵作罷。四五年四月六至八日，方假昆明南屏街光裕銀行舉辦〈張大千國畫展覽〉，展出作品九十餘幀，惟本次展覽畫家或未親臨，乃委託張目寒主理。 張大千四〇年勾留昆明期間，遊覽西山、滇池等名勝，印象深刻，本幅所寫太華寺之山茶，即行中所見。乙酉春，畫家除本幅外，另有〈昆明三清閣圖〉、〈龍門圖〉等，從內容、時間推測，或皆為展覽所作。畫家在展覽啟事中有言：「三唐老本寫萼綠之苔枝，千錦朝霞爛山茶之芳艷」，足證山茶乃昆明展覽中最具代表性的精心傑作。 參考資料：一九四四年作〈潑墨紫〉、〈佛頭青〉可參見〈張大千書畫集〉第四集（臺北，歷史博物館，一九八三年一月），圖版77、7 〈龍門滇海—張大千的兩次昆明情緣〉刊於〈大觀〉月刊第一九八期（臺北，雅墨文化事業有限公司，二○二六年三月），頁108-115

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張大千　昆明山茶 | chang dai-chien (zhang daqian), camellia

PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT COLLECTOR Breguet Marine Chronographe, Reference 5527 A titanium chronograph bracelet watch with date, Circa 2022 Dial: blue Calibre: cal. 582QA automatic, 28 jewels Case: titanium, sapphire crystal display back secured by 7 screws Case number: 2969CN Closure: titanium Breguet bracelet and double folding clasp Size: 43 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 200 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Breguet Certificate of Origin and Warranty, instruction manual and presentation box Breguet is one of the most historically important watchmakers in the world. Indeed, Abraham-Louis Breguet and his brand served as the official watch and clockmakers to several French monarchs, and was appointed as the watchmaker to the French Royal Navy by King Louis XVIII. The Marine model line, with maritime-themed details such as the robust design and sunburst blue dial, pays homage to this historic role.

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