清乾隆/嘉慶 剔紅雕漆「高士賞遊」圖嵌銀絲紫檀木筆筒

the exterior deftly carved in undercut relief with scholars engaged in various literati pursuits within a landscape, one seated in front of a pavilion playing the qin to two other scholars, another figure holding a staff journeying towards two literati conversing on a bridge, an attendant holding a pile of books in the distance, the rim and base mounted in zitan wood inlaid with silver wires

Spink & Son，倫敦

The brushpot is in general good condition with the exception of minor nicks along the extremities, including the edge of the roof of the pavilion, the leaves on the trees, near the rim and the base where the brushpot is mounted with wood. The wood has some minor loss to the silver wire inlay, there are minor surface wear and small nicks particularly to the three feet.
"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.
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與本品同列之筆筒可見於北京故宮博物院藏一作例與本品尺寸相若，刻「攜琴訪友」圖並署《嘉慶年製》款，圖載於《中國漆器全集》，卷6，福州，1993年，圖版382；香港蘇富比2006年10月8日另有一作例刻「竹林七賢」圖，並無落款；台北國立故宮博物院藏一筆筒雕「羲之愛鵝」圖，應屬乾隆年器，曾展於《乾隆皇帝的文化大業》，台北，2002年，編號I-44。

同 可比較一尺寸稍大、刻「高士賞遊」圖之作例，參見James CY Watt 及Barbara Brennan Ford，《East Asian Lacquer. The Florence Herbert Irving Collection》，紐約，1991年，編號44。