拍品 3017
  • 3017

清十八世紀 黄玉竹節形「竹紋」臂擱

估價
1,800,000 - 2,500,000 HKD
招標截止

描述

carved in the form of a slightly arched section of bamboo opened like a scroll painting, supported on its furled edges, detailed with two leafy shoots and a knotty segment of the culmstalk, the translucent stone of a warm yellow colour accented with pale brown streaks and a soft glowing patina

Condition

The wristrest is in overall very good condition with only a couple of very tiny nicks along the upper wavy edge. The actual colour is more yellow, less green compared 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."

拍品資料及來源

比較一相類青白玉竹紋臂擱,造型更見率性隨意,售於倫敦蘇富比2009年11月4日,編號9。一對器形相仿竹紋臂擱,於兩面分別刻雌雄孔雀,藏於倫敦維多利亞與艾伯特博物館,錄於 Ming Wilson,《Chinese Jades》,倫敦,2004年,圖版71。

此類臂擱最早見於16世紀,明代作家高濂(活躍於十六世紀)於《遵生八箋》中曾寫道:「近有以玉為臂擱,上碾螭文……長六、七寸者」,佐證其時玉臂擱乃一創新。Wilson 亦列出十六至十七世紀相類玉臂擱,皆仿竹枝之真實形態,上下端呈波浪狀,兩側往後翻卷,圖版67、68。