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明十五/十六世紀 象牙雕麒麟鈕印章
估價
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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描述
- Ivory
of square form, the top of the seal incised with two parallel grooves, surmounted by a qilin crouching on its rear haunches with an upright bushy tail, its scaly body emitting flame scrolls around the limbs, the head looking forward with large bead-shaped eyes and wide flaring nostrils, the ivory patinated to a rich golden-brown colour, suffused with a network of crackles in concentric circles
Condition
The corners of the seal have been polished, and there is a chip to the tip of the qilin's tail, and a chip to the top of the seal under the qilin. There are several other small chips and nicks to the seal face and along 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
明代象牙印極其珍罕，H.J. Oppenheim舊藏一件永樂十六年象牙印璽，與本品相類，現藏倫敦大英博物館，展於《International Exhibition of Chinese Art》，皇家美術學院，倫敦，1935-36年，編號2935，由此可斷代此品製於明代。北京故宮博物院藏一晚明例，展於《中國美術分類全集·中國竹木牙角器全集》，北京，2009年，圖版29。
另一明代例，可見沃玆德斯莊園Herbert 及Ingram爵士伉儷舊藏獅鈕印章，售於倫敦蘇富比1993 年6 月8 日，編號155；及大衛德爵士伉儷舊藏萬曆象牙雕印，游龍姿態與本印相近，展於東方陶瓷學會《The Arts of the Ming Dynasty》，The Arts Council Gallery，倫敦，1957 年，編號363，並售於倫敦蘇富比1976 年12 月14 日，編號206。香港蘇富比曾售一近例，鈕雕坐龍抱珠，2012年4月4日，編號3201。
另一明代例，可見沃玆德斯莊園Herbert 及Ingram爵士伉儷舊藏獅鈕印章，售於倫敦蘇富比1993 年6 月8 日，編號155；及大衛德爵士伉儷舊藏萬曆象牙雕印，游龍姿態與本印相近，展於東方陶瓷學會《The Arts of the Ming Dynasty》，The Arts Council Gallery，倫敦，1957 年，編號363，並售於倫敦蘇富比1976 年12 月14 日，編號206。香港蘇富比曾售一近例，鈕雕坐龍抱珠，2012年4月4日，編號3201。