拍品 435
  • 435

清康熙 五彩西廂記人物圖盃

估價
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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描述

  • porcelain
of deep U-shape, the exterior decorated with a scene from Wang Shifu's Xixiang Ji (Romance of the Western Chamber), depicting the lovers Cui Yingying and Lin Sheng observed by  Hong Niang in a terrace garden setting 

Condition

The cup is in overall good condition. There is the expected minor wear to the enamels, a few burst bubbles to the base and interior, as well as some kiln adhesions to the base of the interior.
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

A cup of this form also painted with a figural scene is illustrated in Oriental Ceramics, The World's Great Collections, vol. 8, Musée Guimet, 1981, no. 139; another of slightly smaller size in the Shanghai Museum is illustrated in Kangxi Porcelain Wares from the Shanghai Museum Collection, Shanghai, 1998, p. 207, no. 134.