- 3022
清十八世紀 竹根雕太獅少獅
估價
60,000 - 80,000 HKD
招標截止
描述
- bamboo (bambuseae)
deftly carved in the form of a recumbent Buddhist lion with its head turned to the right and its mouth open, its ferocious expression and curly mane meticulously picked out, its right front paw resting on a pierced brocade ball (xiu qiu), a cub depicted standing on its hindlegs on the lion's left paw with its front paws resting on the brocade ball, the lion's body hollowed out, the patina of a warm golden-brown colour
來源
Gerard Hawthorn Ltd.，倫敦
展覽
《Oriental Works of Art》，Gerard Hawthorn Ltd.，倫敦，2002年，編號84
Condition
The original silvered copper liner is missing. minute chips to the extremities, especially the underside, but overall good condition
"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
A closely related example from the Brian McElney collection is illustrated by Ip Yee and Laurence C. S. Tam, Chinese Bamboo Carving, Part I, Hong Kong, 1978, pl. 104, where the authors note that this type of horn-shaped cup would originally have had a metal lining. Another example is illustrated by Paul Moss, The Literati Mode. Chinese Scholar Paintings, Calligraphy and Desk Objects, Sydney L. Moss Ltd., London, 1986, p.168, no. 49.