拍品 589
  • 589

清十八 / 十九世紀 掐絲琺瑯荷塘蜻蜓紋花缸一對

估價
300,000 - 500,000 HKD
招標截止

描述

  • porcelain
each with deep rounded sides rising from a countersunk base to a gilded lipped rim, the exterior vividly decorated in cloisonné enamel with a continuous scene depicting large flourishing lotus blooms borne on leafy stems and attendant pads, detailed with small mandarin ducks, dragonflies and egrets, all against a rich turquoise ground picked out with leiwen

來源

美國私人收藏
購於 Vallin Galleries,Peter Rosenburg,康乃狄克州,約1980年代中

Condition

The jardinières are in overall good condition except for expected losses to the gilding and the enamels, as consistent with age. Small areas of the enamel losses have also been retouched. The jardinières are also slightly warped.
"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

與此花盆相近例,曾售於倫敦蘇富比1994年5月10日,編號244;另見一例,飾「蝶戀花」紋,售於紐約蘇富比2010年9月15日,編號385。一器形、紋飾相似五彩花盆例,錄 Therese Tse Bartholomew 著《Hidden Meanings in Chinese Art》,舊金山,2006年,頁91,作者指出,「一路連科」紋飾象徵金榜題名之美好寓意。

一乾隆時期花盆可與之相較,圓口,口徑略大, 十九世紀放山居舊藏,售於倫敦佳士得1971年10月18日,編號101,或比一例,售於倫敦蘇富1972年11月13日,編號126。