拍品 301
  • 301

清 黃楊木雕松鼠葡萄盃 及 蒼松樹樁盃

估價
30,000 - 50,000 HKD
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描述

  • boxwood
  • 松鼠葡萄盃:闊 10.5 公分,4 1/8 英寸蒼松樹樁盃:高 8.4 公分,3 1/4 英寸
one modelled in the form of a furled leaf, carved with grapevines around the exterior and a squirrel clambering on the rim; the other carved as a pine tree trunk, detailed with a bird of prey perching on a burl

Condition

The cups are in overall good condition. With expected surface wear and occasional age cracks, including one larger crack opening in the interior of the squirrel cup. The carving of two cups is overall very good.
"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

前言

牡丹堂藏文士珍玩,始於七十年代中期。時有好藏文玩之士,經荷里活道及尖沙嘴海運碼頭之骨董商購藏。當時,收藏家對文玩興趣不濃,在國內更乏人問津。七十年代與八十年代早期文革過後,各界待興,社會以脫貧為旨,在所難免。後中國經歷重大變遷,骨董收藏復盛,國內、香港及海外藏家爭相尋覓珍器,回望七十年代,恍如隔世。

七十年代,文玩收藏僅見於香港,以及透過香港購入至歐洲(以倫敦及巴黎為主)及美國紐約、三藩市等地者。

當年香港乃一小城,今日所見之高樓尚未建成,時樓市初旺,炒賣卻遠不及現在熾熱。

透過荷里活道及尖沙嘴海運碼頭之專門古董商,頗能覓得心頭喜好,各類工藝,紛呈精彩。時以木器、竹雕為主,但也有各式材質如玉器、陶瓷、青銅與漆器等。東晉永和九年,群賢會於紹興蘭亭,一觴一詠,暢敘幽情,後人嚮往文人風雅,亟盼思齊,而此悠久傳統,至七十年代,已有一千五百年之距矣。

收藏過程當中,每每遇得良機,與佳器相逢。也有因反覆思慮,錯失入藏機會,讓他人捷足先登,唯幸此情況僅屬偶然。此外,也有其它情況,令佳器「得而復失」。更甚者,乃在購入藏品後,如常交托古董商代製木座,卻在取件之時,方獲告知物件因製作木座者之過而「失」,然而後者無須對買家直接負責。商人雖貌似難堪,卻未見由衷,如此種種,甚為可疑。實情極有可能在此以前,另有客人看中器物,出高價洽購,商人乘機圖利。

文房四寶,工書繪畫之雅賢必備也。自古以來,工藝發展愈見精良,鑑賞文士珍玩,實乃一大學問,必須博學專研。牡丹堂藏即以此精神,熱切探求四十載,現借此機緣,望與諸君共賞所藏。


牡丹堂藏主
2018年4月,香港