- 3100
清十八世紀初 玉雕瑞芝洗三件
估價
600,000 - 800,000 HKD
招標截止
描述
of various size, each elegantly carved in the form of an auspicious fungus with undulating sides and a flat base, the largest enclosing a spray of sacred lily with long leaves and attendant lingzhi branches around the exterior walls, the two others detailed in openwork with a gnarled leafy or flowering chrysanthemum branch extending across the well, the calcified stone of pale buff colour accented with darker brown streaks and finished with a lustrous polish, all three supported on a fitted wood stand carved in the form of three lingzhi
Condition
The three washers are in very good overall condition.
"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
This set of brushwashers may have been presented on the occasion of a birthday as suggested by the references to longevity through the lingzhi fungus and ruyi form of the vessels, as well as the chrysanthemum flower carved in the middle-sized vessel. This auspicious meaning is emphasised by the wannianqing (rohdea japonica) or the sacred lily carved inside the largest brushwasher, an evergreen which symbolises growth and happiness through its green leaves and numerous descendants through its red berries. Compare a white jade brushwasher of this type similarly decorated with stalks of chrysanthemum in the interior, sold at Christie’s London, 11th December 1989, and again at Christie’s Hong Kong, 1st December 2009, lot 2044.