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清十九世紀 象牙雕十二生肖一套十二件
估價
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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描述
- ivory
each 'Earthly Branch' of the zodiac represented as a man, dressed as a scholar with the character for the 'Earthly Branch' that he represents incised on his hat, the animal representing that 'Earthly Branch' either held in his hands, by his feet or serving as his mount, additionally holding various auspicious objects and symbols, the men's faces all with engaging expressions, the animals humorous and animated, highlighted with black pigment, wood stands (24)
Condition
Most of the figures have minor age crack and nicks. The zodiac figures of the mouse has a loose lingzhi head in the bowl that he holds. The rooster figure has a repair to his fly whisk handle, and the goat figure a broken element in his left hand. Overall, the figures are in good condition for their age.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
拍品資料及來源
The 'Earthly Branches' are one of the Chinese systems for conceiving time, which was based on observations of Jupiter's orbit. Chinese astronomers deduced that Jupiter took twelve years to complete and orbit and designated each year as one segment of the cycle. The names for these segments came to be associated with the twelve months of the year, the hours of the day, and as we can see in the present lot, the animals of the zodiac.
During the Qing dynasty, large sets of ivory figures, such as the set of Eighteen Luohan sold in these rooms, 20th October 1989, lot 307, became popular. Other subjects that made popular sets were the Flowers of the Twelve Months and the Eight Immortals, an example of which is illustrated in Warren E. Cox, Chinese Ivory Sculpture, New York, 1946, pl. 27. Sets of the 'Earthly Branches' represented as humans and animals of the zodiac are comparatively rare.
During the Qing dynasty, large sets of ivory figures, such as the set of Eighteen Luohan sold in these rooms, 20th October 1989, lot 307, became popular. Other subjects that made popular sets were the Flowers of the Twelve Months and the Eight Immortals, an example of which is illustrated in Warren E. Cox, Chinese Ivory Sculpture, New York, 1946, pl. 27. Sets of the 'Earthly Branches' represented as humans and animals of the zodiac are comparatively rare.