清十八/十九世紀 紫檀嵌百寶御題詩四扇屏風一對

chaque paravent à quatre feuilles, chaque feuille laquée bleu à décor incrusté de jade et autres pierres dures multicolores formant des branches fleuries accompagnées d'un poème impérial, la partie basse ornée d'un cartouche rectangulaire incrusté de motifs géométriques archaïsants en jade céladon et jade vert épinard, le revers agrémenté de branches chargées de fruits finement peintes en laque rouge et or sur fond noir, la partie basse sculptée en relief de motifs géométriques archaïsants (2)

Acquired in Hong Kong in the 1950s.
Thence in the family by descent.

The individual panels of the paravent have been joined with metal parts at a later stage. The panels are in overall good condition. There are some losses to the inlays with small parts of leaves or petals missing. There are some later replacements to the inlays. Some of the inlaid characters also appear to have been replaced at a later stage. There are some minor losses and replacements to the jade inlais to the lower part of each panel. The blue lacquer ground is slightly dirty and has yellowed over time. There are some cracks and some overall light crackling to the surface. The zitan is of the gold-flecked type and is a thick veneer. The lacquer panels on the reverse are in overall good condition with some age cracks to the black lacquer ground as well as some minor wear and scratching to some of the paintined flowers and the ground. The colours of the inlays are vibrant with gold details.
"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."

御製詩集三集

御題茶花詩萼

槍旗春月已舒葉
冰雪秋時乃吐花
羞煞東風莫相問
人間祗解品芽茶

御題秋葵詩

蕊擎火齊瓣裁金
那説西風凉不禁
自有丹心稱向日
陽光照䖏却無心

御題菊萼詩

周書惟載有黄華
後世侵尋五色誇
自是椎輪生大輅
濫觴寧獨傲霜花

御題薔薇詩

芳園風物正馨薫
笑買薔薇獨出羣
裛露掇英如灌手
不知誰稱讀其文

御題石榴詩

誰識紅華絳采敷
能囊白色水晶珠
蜀葵㡬朶芳姿暎
合喚天中輯瑞圖

御題虞美詩

任施朱粉色皆宜
舞袖臨風競秀姿
傾國傾城妹一樣
東風着艷有靈枝

御題桃詩

無分南北報春来
二月東風霞暈顋
斜倚曲池冐輕雪
知他吴望傲江梅

御題桂萼詩

看無木本向庭栽
訝有天香撲鼻來
諦視方知爾為者
間他紫菊幾枝開