清十八世紀初 木胎漆金福壽連綿海棠式瓶一對

of quatrefoil section, the bulbous body rising to a waisted neck and an upturned rim, splendidly lacquered in gold, each lobed side decorated in low relief with an ornate lotus scrollwork enclosing a peach, a wan symbol and a descending bat, the neck adorned with a frieze of archaistic plantain leaves

The vases are in overall good condition. There are small areas of restoration and retouching at the mouth and foot. Minor rubbing to the gilding, and other general surface wear.
"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.
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本對海棠式瓶通體髹金漆，華麗炫目，深受清廷青睞。器腹裝飾中西合璧，於西洋花卉卷草紋上巧妙融入傳統吉祥紋飾：蝙蝠、萬字紋及壽桃。此瓶與洛可可建築風格之圓明園可謂異曲同工，均西為中用，以滿足清帝對異域風情之探求，又以彰顯其要為天下共主之雄心。 同類瓶所見甚少，北京故宮博物院藏一例，與本品相近，器腹作四淺浮開光，內飾賞石花卉圖，外飾蝙蝠紋及八寶紋，錄於《中國漆器全集》，卷6，福州，1993年，圖版153。

此類紋樣之海棠式瓶亦見諸於雕漆作品，可見一乾隆朝例，開光內飾山水人物，貯於台北國立故宮博物院，刊於《故宮漆器特展目錄》，台北，1981年，編號62；紐約佳士得曾售一例，2000年9月21日，編號68，後又售於香港蘇富比2015年4月7日，編號3735；此外，另見一近例，售於倫敦蘇富比2017年11月8日，編號51。

蝙蝠及萬字紋飾之組合，巧取雙關語意，含「洪福」、「萬福」及「福到」之意。又與仙桃紋飾組合，傳達「福壽雙全」之祝願。