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明十六世紀末 銅胎掐絲琺瑯「龍鳳爭珠」紋三足盤
估價
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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描述
- gilt-bronze cloisonne enamel
the shallow sides rising from three gilt-bronze ruyi feet to a broad everted rim, brightly decorated to the central medallion with a dragon and phoenix in flight amongst clouds contesting a flaming pearl, all surrounded by meandering lotus and floral scrolls repeated on the exterior and the base
Condition
This large dish is in generally good condition, but does have various areas of minor repair to the turquoise ground enamel to the interior, especially aroundthe dragon and the phoenix. There is also areas of repair to the dark blue enamel ground to the well of the interior, especially just below the rim. There are areas of repair to the turquoise enamel ground to the exterior, especially where the base meets the well. There is generally widescale bubbling to the enamel, which is associated with the firing and is typical for the period. There is a 11.5cm long section of repair to the bronze rim. There may have been some repair to the feet.
"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."
拍品資料及來源
A closely related charger from the Robert H. Clague collection was included in the exhibition Chinese Cloisonné. The Clague Collection, Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix, 1980, cat.no. 19; and another was included in the exhibition, Chinesisches Cloisonné. Die Sammlung Pierre Uldry, Museum Reitberg, Zurich, 1985, cat.no. 121.