清乾隆 剔彩開光賀壽圖海棠式瓶

of quatrefoil section, the baluster body resting on a splayed foot and surmounted by a tall flaring neck, each lobe of the main body carved through the red outer layer to the dark green and ochre layers with a panel enclosing a scene of figures attended by acolytes, the neck bordered with a band of upright cicada lappets, the neck with a band of floral scroll, all between two key-fret bands encircling the lobed mouthrim and footrim, the interior and base lacquered black, inner metal liner

紐約佳士得2000年9月21日，編號68

There is flaking and loss to the lacquer at the foot and the mouth. Minor over painting. There are small areas of losses to the carved landscape scene and diaper pattern, especially around the widest areaThere is a restored circular hole to the centre of the base, where it was possibly formerly used as a lamp. The inner metal lining has been preserved in good condition, causing some rubbing to 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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本品尺寸碩大，頗為珍罕，一件造型相近瓶例，同雕山水人物，圖見《故宮雕漆器選粹》，台北，1971年，圖版32；另有成對漆瓶兩例，同售於倫敦蘇富比，其中一對售於1976年2月24日，編號80，後於1984年11月1及2日易手，編號230，另一對售於2014年5月14日，編號46。再有一對近例，售於蒙地卡羅蘇富比1979年2月12日，編號617。