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明十六 / 十七世紀 銅胎掐絲琺瑯「高士圖」圓插屏
估價
600,000 - 800,000 HKD
招標截止
描述
of circular form brightly decorated in polychrome enamels with a sage kneeling before a scholar's table writing a calligraphy below a gnarled pine, flanked by two standing attendants, one holding a cup, the other carrying a pile of books from a nearby altar table, all set on the banks of a lake encircled by rocks, lingzhi and wutong, with a crane flying in the distance below swirling multi-coloured clouds at the rim, inset in a carved wood frame raised on a rectangular splayed pedestal carved with foliate scrolls
Condition
The plaque is overall in very good condition. There is some characteristic pitting to the enamels. There is some minor wear to the gilding on the cloison wires. The circular wood frame is made of six sections slightly loose at the joints.
"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
A plaque of slightly larger diameter depicting figures in pavilions within a mountainous river landscape, was sold in our London rooms, 10th December 1968, lot 16. Compare also plaques with related scene of rectangular form, such as one illustrated in Sir Harry Garner, Chinese and Japanese Cloisonne Enamels, London, 1962, pl. 56; a pair of mounted screens included in the exhibition Die Wäre aus Dem Teufelsland, Museum fur Künsthandwerk, Frankfurt, 1981, cat. no. 33; and one sold in our London rooms, 20th February 1968, lot 16.