- 606
唐 銅海獸葡萄紋方鏡
估價
80,000 - 120,000 HKD
招標截止
描述
- bronze
cast on one side in high relief with five lions frolicking amongst grapevines within a square panel, further surrounded by a border of birds and grapes, the underside polished flat and marked with traces of malachite encrustations
Condition
The mirror is in overall good condition with typical oxidisation (as visible in the catalogue photo) and typical bruising to the edges.
"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
可比一類例錄於《隋唐の美術》，東京，1978年，圖版242；另可比一例展於《Arts of the T’ang Dynasty》，印弟安納波里斯美術館，印弟安納波里斯，1973年，編號67；兩例售於倫敦蘇富比，其一售於1977年12月13日，編號244，第二例售於1989年6月13日，編號30；仍可比一例售於紐約蘇富比2007年3月20日，編號540。