- 3159
清乾隆 紫檀木嵌剔紅雕漆「瑞果八寶」紋如意
估價
1,000,000 - 1,500,000 HKD
招標截止
描述
the zitan intricately carved in openwork in the form an arched branch of lingzhi, with the three larger fungi forming the head, central section and terminal, the main gnarled branch issuing attendant sprigs entwined with tendrils and sprouting further lingzhi, all inset with cinnabar-lacquer plaques variously carved within a key-fret border, containing foliate peaches on the head, finger citrus in the centre and pomegranates on the bottom, the smaller lingzhi adorned with attributes of the 'Eight Immortals', all reserved on a wan-diaper ground, the lustrous wood richly patinated to a deep brown colour
來源
美國東岸私人收藏，購於1980年代早期
Condition
The ruyi head is broken and restored at the junction with the shaft, there are a few other light touch ups to some of the attendant sprigs and tendrils as well as relacquering on the cinnabar plaques, but overall this unusual ruyi is in quite good 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
It is unusual to find wood sceptres inlaid with carved lacquer and this piece appears to be unique in both its construction and style. While sceptres made of wood, bronze and jade with various inlaid materials such as semi-precious stones are known, they more often are carved in the form of peaches or other auspicious objects rather than plaques containing these motifs. Compare a zitan sceptre of this type, naturalistically carved in the form of a gnarled branch decorated with lingzhi fungus and inlaid with semi-precious stones in the form of auspicious motifs, in the Palace Museum, Beijing, illustrated in The Palace Museum Collection of Elite Carvings, Beijing, 2004, pl. 107, together with a sceptre fashioned from wood root in the form of a lingzhi fungus with additional inlaid fungi, pl. 109.