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清十八世紀 黑漆加彩西湖十景圖十二扇屏風
估價
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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描述
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carved and polychromed, one side depicting a continuous panorama of the scenic places of Hangzhou's West Lake including the six bridges of Su Dongpo dyke, the artificial island, and the Yuefei Temple, all enclosed within borders of scrolling foliage and demi-florets, precious objects and vases of flowers, and dragons confronting shou characters, the reverse carved with vignettes of birds and flowers, the two end panels assembled from different screens one carved with deer, the other with cockscomb and grapes
Condition
The two end panels are associated and the aprons on all panels are later additions. All panels have visible retouching and cracks to the lacquer ground with repairs, fill and overpaint. There are chips to the lacquer mostly along the edges, and the hinges have been repositioned. There are general signs of wear consistent with pieces of this size and 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
Landscape-themed screens often depict well-known scenes of China, such as the Eight Views of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers, The Nine Bends of Wuyi River, and in the case of the present lot, West Lake in Hangzhou.
Hangzhou has been a popular tourist destination in China since time immemorial. Marco Polo visited and admired the Lake in the 13th century. The present screen belongs to a group featuring views of Hangzhou. One example carved with West Lake is illustrated in W. de Kesel and Greet Dhont, Coromandel Lacquer Screens, Gent, 2002, ill. 48. Another example from the Collection of Louise C. Morgan sold at Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, 29th May - 1 June 1974, lot 571, while a screen with a scene from Hangzhou was sold at Christie's New York, 20th October 2004, lot 448.
Hangzhou has been a popular tourist destination in China since time immemorial. Marco Polo visited and admired the Lake in the 13th century. The present screen belongs to a group featuring views of Hangzhou. One example carved with West Lake is illustrated in W. de Kesel and Greet Dhont, Coromandel Lacquer Screens, Gent, 2002, ill. 48. Another example from the Collection of Louise C. Morgan sold at Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, 29th May - 1 June 1974, lot 571, while a screen with a scene from Hangzhou was sold at Christie's New York, 20th October 2004, lot 448.