- 3015
清十八世紀 白玉「四君子」圖委角方筆筒
估價
5,000,000 - 7,000,000 HKD
招標截止
描述
of slightly flaring rectangular section with indented corners, supported on small splayed bracket feet, well hollowed and finely decorated on each side with one of the 'Four Gentlemen among Flowers' (si junzhi), a branch of chrysanthemum, a spray of orchids, two shoots of bamboo, and a gnarled flowering prunus tree, each skilfully carved in a painterly style within recessed panels, the flawless stone of even milky-white colour finished to a smooth polish, hardwood stand inlaid with silver key-fret
來源
George de Menasce 收藏
Spink & Son，倫敦
Spink & Son，倫敦
展覽
《The George de Menasce Collection》，Spink & Son，倫敦，1971年，編號304
Condition
This exceptionally white stone has almost no flaws with only a faint ribbon of inclusion on one corner. The actual colour is quite close to the catalogue illustration.
"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
本筆筒以白玉為素材，以淺浮彫精工細刻「花中四君子」紋飾，其構圖及風格仿如水墨畫作，雅致脫俗，更凸顯原石色潤透澤、質樸無瑕之美。「花中四君子」乃指梅、蘭、菊、竹，象徵四時季節流轉交替，為宋代伊始盛行之繪畫主題，後因備受乾隆皇帝所鍾愛，而廣用於清宮各種器物。
方柱形玉筆筒較圓柱形者稀有。參見台北故宮博物院藏二件方形玉筆筒，尺寸比本品略大，綴山水人物，展出於該館《宮廷之雅：清代仿古及畫意玉器》特展，台北，1997年，編號59、61；北京故宮博物院藏碧玉筆筒，上飾山水圖，見《華夏古玉．鑑賞篇（12）－集大成的清代玉器》，香港，1997年，圖版85；一白玉「漁樵耕讀」圖筆筒，為 Alan and Simone Hartman 收藏，2006年11月28日於香港佳士得售出，編號1362。另一作品外形修長，與本品相約，1989年9月28/29日於紐約蘇富比售出，編號425。
方柱形玉筆筒較圓柱形者稀有。參見台北故宮博物院藏二件方形玉筆筒，尺寸比本品略大，綴山水人物，展出於該館《宮廷之雅：清代仿古及畫意玉器》特展，台北，1997年，編號59、61；北京故宮博物院藏碧玉筆筒，上飾山水圖，見《華夏古玉．鑑賞篇（12）－集大成的清代玉器》，香港，1997年，圖版85；一白玉「漁樵耕讀」圖筆筒，為 Alan and Simone Hartman 收藏，2006年11月28日於香港佳士得售出，編號1362。另一作品外形修長，與本品相約，1989年9月28/29日於紐約蘇富比售出，編號425。