拍品 20
  • 20

清乾隆 青玉魚龍擺件

估價
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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描述

  • Jade
meticulously carved in the form of a rotund dragon-fish with the flattened scaly body of a carp and the maned head of a dragon, depicted with broad curling pectoral fins and serrated spine, raised snout and open jaws baring teeth, with a carp clambering up its back, finely detailed fins and scales for both, the smoothly polished stone of a greyish-green colour with russet patches

Condition

The jade dragon carp is in overall good condition. There is the expected minor nicks to the extremities, particularly to the edges of the pectoral fins and serrated spine.
"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

本品刻一鯉魚自黃河逆流而上,躍龍門而化青龍,躍過龍門之際,青龍尚有魚腮,未化鱗爪,雕工上乘,栩栩如生。

可比較同類主題之作,一例為碧玉雙魚龍花插,藏於北京故宮博物院,載於《故宮博物院藏文物珍品全集:玉器(下)》,香港,1995年,圖版49。另有一例,惟小魚在大魚之下,藏於台北國立故宮博物院,曾展於《台北 國立故宮博物院—神品至寶—展》,東京國立博物館,東京,2014年,編號194。另一例售於蘇富比1967年6月7日,編號332。