- 3073
清雍正 御製銅針灸穴位人像
估價
250,000 - 350,000 HKD
招標截止
描述
- figure: Bronze; base: textile & wood
cast standing upright, the figure modelled with well-pronounced facial features including a wrinkled forehead and pointed nose flanked by long earlobes, below neatly combed back hair extending into a pointed tip below the nape on the reverse, the rounded stomach framed by slender limbs, pierced overall save for the hair with perforations for needles in specific positions, the hair lacquered black, brocade stand
來源
第七屆巴黎古董雙年展上購自 Gérard Levy，1974年
Condition
It is in overall good condition with only some expected oxidization and minor dents. There is pigment residue to the hair.
"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
Such bronze figures pierced with apertures were used by acupuncturists and doctors to test their needle manipulation skills. See two similar Yongzheng acupuncture figures with a yellow silk box bearing text of an imperial degree of the Emperor, one from the Science Museum, London (fig. 1), and another (dated in accordance with 1729), sold in our London rooms, 16th May 2012, lot 164.
Other bronze figures include an earlier one dated to the Ming dynasty, possibly cast in the form of a Korean, and brought by an ambassador of the Yongle reign to the Taejong of the Joseon Empire (see 'Priorité à la curiosité', Connaissance des arts, 1974, p. 98.).
Other bronze figures include an earlier one dated to the Ming dynasty, possibly cast in the form of a Korean, and brought by an ambassador of the Yongle reign to the Taejong of the Joseon Empire (see 'Priorité à la curiosité', Connaissance des arts, 1974, p. 98.).