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清十九世紀初 粉彩開光徽章人物紋大盌一對
估價
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- porcelain and wooden crate
each with deep rounded sides rising from a short foot, the interior decorated with a central medallion enclosing the masonic arms of Grand Masters Lodge No. 1, encircled by an assembly of scholars, ladies and attendants in a fenced garden with bamboo and rocks, all below a wide band of birds and flowers against a gilt ground, the exterior similarly decorated with shaped foliate cartouche enclosing the masonic arms and framed by flowers and the beribboned Eight Treasures, alternating with shaped floral panels variously enclosing ladies, scholars and warriors, all below a band of shaped cartouches with dragons and cranes, the foot encircled by a gilt keyfret band against a green ground, original wood crate
來源
Grand Master's Lodge 收藏（自1827年起）， Bro. Robert Edwards 得自廣東（參見E.M.P. Williams 及 Bernard Davis，《A Revised History of the Lodge and List of Members 1756 to 1957》，倫敦，1957年，頁78-79）。
Condition
Both bowls are very warped. One bowl has an approx. 24cm rim crack and some small chips to the rim. The other bowl has a 22cm rim crack with associated chips. Both bowls show wear to the gilding, particularly at the rim. There are general enamel flakes. Minor glaze firing imperfections.
"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."
"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
本品上繪中式人物，八吉祥紋環飾開光共濟會徽章，配搭新穎，別樹一格，尤顯藝匠自由創思。如此碩大之器，應為迎合北美市場需求而製。盌上人物身穿衣袍色彩斑斕奪目，配合大量金彩，屬十九世紀裝飾藝術風格典型，刻款及設計亦迎合定制者個別要求。參見一作例，上繪中式人物樓閣圖，徽章型開光上書定制內容，圖見Jean McClure Mudge，《Chinese Export Porcelain in North America》，紐約，1986年，圖版373。
按共濟會教條，每區會堂大師由教區信徒選出，而此類大盌當為會堂所製。據傳，共濟會溯源自所羅門聖殿，唯現時共濟會形式發展自十八世紀。部份共濟會信徒供職大型貿易公司及商船隊，尤以東印度公司為甚。中國燒製之瓷器，大多按私人訂單小量製作，根據個別創思製成瓷器，式樣紛呈，象徵各異，繁複精細；見一大盌作例，尺寸略小，帶經典共濟會紋飾，出自Peter H.B. Frelinghuysen Jr收藏，售於紐約佳士得2012年1月24日，編號154。