拍品 3023
  • 3023

漸新世(三千萬年前) 法國楓丹白露宮固結砂岩

估價
250,000 - 350,000 HKD
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描述

  • sandstone
of expansive proportions and moderately flattened form, the irregular structure of natural greyish-white sandstone amassed of soft rounded twisting layers and swirls, the assemblage perforated by natural apertures, metal stand

來源

法國私人收藏

Condition

The gogotte is of extraordinary size and it is exceptional to have survived intact. As visible in the catalogue photo, however, there is a break to the upper right section of the piece of approximately 30cm, which has been carefully restored without any significant loss. Other minor breaks on the right side, and minor areas of polishing on the lower right side, and on the underside where it has been mounted for drilling. Some discolouration to the reverse. Other general surface wear and bruising at the fragile extremities.
"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

固結砂岩,乃自然隨機形成的砂岩礦物,由石英碎礫緊密結合而成,歷盡萬年,在沙礫中經地下泉源的洗滌,凝住永流不止的時間。此類砂岩,尤以法國楓丹白露宮所出最為珍貴,拿破崙一世曾居該宮殿,區內有沙盆地,在過去三千萬年間,為固結砂岩提供了絕佳的保護。太陽王路易十四也鍾情此類砂岩礦物,嘗命人採掘修復,並置放於凡爾賽宮中由園藝家安德烈.勒諾特於1677年設計的泉林園。此類砂岩,形態不拘,線條流麗,媲美現代雕刻佳作,曾為讓.阿爾普(Jean Arp)等抽象派藝術家帶來不少靈感。華盛頓史密森學院美國國立自然史博物館藏一例,保存甚佳,可資比對。此固結砂岩尺寸碩大,殊為罕見,極其難得。還可參考專場中另外三例,拍品編號3010、3036及3057