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北齊 石灰石雕響堂山式蹲獅像
估價
300,000 - 400,000 HKD
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描述
boldly carved in the round, seated on its haunches, with a prominent chest and head raised in an alert posture, the face detailed with a plump muzzle and a broad nose above grinning lips revealing sharp fangs, and a trifurcated wispy beard, the bulging eyes framed by heavy brows and pricked ears, framed by a broad curling mane, the back marked with a long upright tail extending along the spine, the stone of pale grey colour with russet shades and buff undertones, old wood base
來源
購於五十至六十年代
Condition
The fragment is in overall good condition. An approx. 13 by 9 cm. area on the rear of the lion comprising the upper section of the tail had originally been truncated and is now patched with a later carved section of stone.
"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
石獅自古被視為權利威嚴之象徵。本品尤為珍罕，例見河北省南部邯鄲地區的響堂山石窟。本品貴於其生動刻畫，充分彰顯獅子兇猛強壯。藝匠鬼斧神工，雕獅體魄雄健，而面目靈巧可掬。
相近面相與身形坐獅浮雕像，見於響堂山諸多石窟，如一香爐兩側雙獅例，載《響堂山石窟》，北京，2003年，圖版95；同見北響堂山第三窟北牆雕獅一對，圖版34；及南響堂山第一窟南牆所見另一對例，圖版64。
另比雕獅兩例，年代略早，均屬六世紀初之物，錄於《Chinese, Korean and Japanese Sculpture in the Avery Brundage Collection》，東京，1974年，圖版42-43；亦見幾例，年代略晚，刊於Ann Paludan，《The Chinese Spirit Road》，紐黑文，1991年，圖版126、149-52及彩圖10-11。再比較一對六世紀末石灰石雕坐獅，一隻張口，意發「a」音，另一隻閉口，意發「um」音，此二音為梵語中前兩字母，詳載於《Chinese, Korean and Japanese Sculpture in the Avery Brundage Collection》，前述出處，圖版78。