拍品 1036
  • 1036

清十七 / 十八世紀 劉起作竹雕「竹石圖」題詩筆筒 《昌復》款

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250,000 - 350,000 HKD
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描述

  • 《昌復》款
  • bamboo
of slightly elliptical form supported on a four feet, finely incised around the sides with two large rocks and tall bamboo sprays, the reverse carved with a four-verses poetic inscription in running script from an essay, the Huozhu ji (Account of  Flourishing Bamboo Grove), by Liu Kuanfu and signed Changfu the finely grained bamboo of pale brown colour subtly speckled with a fine gold mist, silk pouch

Condition

The bamboo brushpot is in good overall condition with a few expected light scratches and minor stains or dents on the interior and exterior. There are a few natural age cracks extending from the base. There are a couple of traces of red paint on the rounded rim which can clean.
"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."

拍品資料及來源

本品題詩,取《全唐文》,摘唐人劉寬夫筆下《夥竹記》詩句,「堅可以配松柏,勁可以淩雪霜,密可以泊晴煙,疏可以漏宵月。」,詳見《全唐文》,中華書局,北京,1983年,740: 15a-16a。

劉起,字韓抒,號昌復,康、雍時人,寓居嘉定,據金元鈺《竹人錄》中記,劉起康熙二十年補博士弟子員,雍正十年入貢太學,所製竹雕,刀工清新,自然灑脫,渾然天成。

可參考一筆筒例,雕飾相類,錄Sydney L. Moss,《Documentary Chinese Works of Art. In Scholar’s Taste》,倫敦,1983年,圖版55;曾售香港蘇富比1981年5月20日,編號905。另見一例,關善明收藏,展《虛心傲節‧明清竹刻史話》,香港中文大學文物館,2000年,圖版91。