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清十七至十八世紀 犀角雕花卉紋盃
估價
400,000 - 500,000 HKD
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描述
- rhinoceros horn
the flared sides finely carved in various levels of relief depicting leafy branches of peony and prunus curling up and around the exterior from the base of the foot to the rim, set to one end with two branches of budding magnolia forming the handle, the horn patinated to a rich dark honey tone
Condition
The cup is in overall good condition. There is expected light pitting to the interior as well an age crack to the rim. There are tiny traces of adhesive to several areas, possibly to stabilise minute nibbling to the fragile design.
"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
本品雕刻牡丹花卉，精細秀美，象徵富貴榮華，又雕飾梅花，因其為春季首開之花卉，故而涵孕育希望之寓意。淺浮雕花卉細緻靈動，栩栩如生，起伏分明，賞心悅目。
可比一犀角雕山茶梅花盃例，藏於都柏林賈斯特比替圖書館，錄於 Jan Chapman，《The Art of Rhinoceros Horn Carving in China》，倫敦，1999年，圖版214；另見一類例，可供參考，售於紐約佳士得2011年9月15日，編號1266；還存一例，可資比較，為仇大雄舊藏，曾兩度售於香港蘇富比，分別為1985年5月22日，編號281，以及2013年10月8日，編號3238；還有一例，售於香港蘇富比2014年10月8日，編號3790。
可比一犀角雕山茶梅花盃例，藏於都柏林賈斯特比替圖書館，錄於 Jan Chapman，《The Art of Rhinoceros Horn Carving in China》，倫敦，1999年，圖版214；另見一類例，可供參考，售於紐約佳士得2011年9月15日，編號1266；還存一例，可資比較，為仇大雄舊藏，曾兩度售於香港蘇富比，分別為1985年5月22日，編號281，以及2013年10月8日，編號3238；還有一例，售於香港蘇富比2014年10月8日，編號3790。