拍品 3772
  • 3772

清十八世紀 琥珀雕蓮花式洗 配象牙座

估價
1,000,000 - 1,500,000 HKD
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描述

  • amber
exquisitely carved from a single piece of amber in the form of a squat lotus flower, the exterior with two rows of overlapping petals detailed with fine incisions issuing from the stamen centred on the underside with an undulating stem, a chilong depicted clambering on the exterior of the vessel, the translucent stone of a deep red tone with its characteristic network of fine crackles, the stand skilfully carved to complement the washer with stained ivory in the form of a furled lotus leaf borne on a curling stalk issuing further lotus pods and buds, the leaf decorated with a naturalistically rendered frog and two small snails, the stained ivory of a warm russet tone transmuting to a variegated green colour

來源

Spink & Sons Ltd.,倫敦

出版

《The Minor Arts of China》,Spink & Son Ltd.,倫敦,1989年,編號32

Condition

There are two chips to the stem of the underside measuring 0.3 and 0.4 cm. General surface wear and scratching, especially to the interior. There is a 0.5 cm circular notch to the interior, possibly natural and used as support for an implement. Ivory stand: minor losses (largest 0.3 cm) to the fragile exterior and small nicks.
"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

本洗取琥珀材,雕花蓮式,歸文人案頭之物。筆墨閒時,觀之賞玩,溫和潤雅,活血養身。蓮花者,出淤泥而自清,古今備受文人雅士所鍾愛。

相類花式琥珀洗,可參見一例,展於《Documentary Chinese Works of Art in Scholar’s Taste》,Sydney L. Moss,倫敦,1983年,圖版102。