- 3117
清十九世紀 白玉「夔龍祥鳳」紋印泥蓋盒三件
估價
800,000 - 1,200,000 HKD
招標截止
描述
of rectangular section raised on a slightly recessed bases that allows the boxes to stack upon each other, the largest one with a compartmented interior, each skilfully carved on the cover with stylised confronting archaistic phoenix and kui dragons, all with long writhing bodies finely detailed with feathery curls, the interior and the base left plain, save for the base of the main box incised with a recessed three-character Xue Shi Tang mark within an upright rectangular panel, the pure white stone of flawless quality
Condition
Apart from very minor occasional nicks along the rim edges of one of the smaller box, the three boxes are overall in extremely good condition. The actual colour is consistent with 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
This set of boxes may have been made for the Xue Shi Tang (Hall of Studying Poetry) of the Jingyang Gong (Palace of Justice), one of the six Eastern palaces of the Forbidden City. Emperors would come and read and write poetry in this library. The location of this hall corresponds with the northeast symbol ‘gen’ in the Eight Diagrams of the Book of Changes.
Related boxes, but carved with archaistic dragon scroll motifs, include one sold in these rooms, 27th October 1993, lot 503; and another, with a Qianlong reign mark and of the period, sold at Christie’s London, 7th June 1993, lot 169.
Compare also a similar set from the Philip Cardeiro collection, California, illustrated in Knapton Rasti The Property of Mr. Philip Cardeiro, London, 2009, no. 137.
Related boxes, but carved with archaistic dragon scroll motifs, include one sold in these rooms, 27th October 1993, lot 503; and another, with a Qianlong reign mark and of the period, sold at Christie’s London, 7th June 1993, lot 169.
Compare also a similar set from the Philip Cardeiro collection, California, illustrated in Knapton Rasti The Property of Mr. Philip Cardeiro, London, 2009, no. 137.