清乾隆 鏨胎琺瑯如意蕃蓮紋燭臺一對 《乾隆年製》款

each with a bell-shaped base supporting a dish tray with a galleried rim, rising to a knopped columnar neck and a smaller tray on top, fitted with a metal pricket, the exterior brightly enamelled against a rich gilt ground with leafy strapwork of blooming lotuses, variously divided by ruyi, floral scroll, stiff leaves and lappet bands, the gilt bulbous sections of the neck chased with leafy floral scrolls against a punched ground, encircled at the rims and feet by keyfret bands, the base with a four-character reign mark within a double-square

Eskenazi Ltd.，倫敦，2004年1月28日

Both in good general condition. The upper half of one slightly warped and leaning to one side. The enamels in good general order, with only very minor flaking and some pitting. The gilding with patches of malachite-green patination. Minor surface wear elsewhere.
"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."

本品鑄造精巧，富麗奢華，於製作技法、著色、裝飾各方面皆屬清代典型風格。其古風新釋，形態仿效古代器物，亦符合十八世紀裝飾工藝之復古風尚。此燭臺原為一組五件供器之一，舉行法事時置於清宮佛堂供桌上。參見臺北故宮藏乾隆鏨胎琺瑯蓮紋五供，包括一香爐、一對觚式瓶、一對燭臺，錄於《明清琺瑯器展圖錄》，臺北，1999年，圖版155。

參見一對作例，燭盤花口，飾纏枝蓮紋及蕉葉紋，1997年3月19日售於紐約蘇富比，編號149；另一對相關作例飾壽字及纏枝花卉紋，錄於《中國金銀玻璃琺琅器全集》，石家莊，2002年，圖版255。