- 24A
Coupe couverte en ivoire sculpté et teinté Dynastie Qing, XVIIIE siècle
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Ivory
le pourtour sculpté en relief de branches chargées de fleurs et de kakis se prolongeant sous le bol formant le pied, le décor répété sur le couvercle (2)
Provenance
Collection of Alfred Forgeron (1842-1910?).
Sold Drouot, Paris, 26th and 27th November 1909, lot 314.
Thence in the family by descent.
Sold Drouot, Paris, 26th and 27th November 1909, lot 314.
Thence in the family by descent.
Literature
Alfred Forgeron and Hippolyte Buffenoir, Collection Alfred Forgeron: Objets d'art de la Chine et du Japon, Paris, 1910, no. 314.
Condition
The bowl is in overall very good condition. The cover has a ca. 5 cm wide crescent-shaped part comprising four small pieces broken out of the rim with old restoration. The pigments on the bowl and cover show light 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.
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."
Catalogue Note
Several similarly covered ivory bowls with carved and stained designs are known. An example formerly in the Qing Court collection, is illustrated in The Palace Museum Collection of Elite Carvings, Beijing, 2002, p. 218, fig. 166. Compare also a related bowl decorated with persimmon fruits, sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 31st May 2010, lot 1888.