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A BAMBOO ‘ODE TO THE RED CLIFF’ BRUSHPOT 17TH CENTURY
Estimate
80,000 - 100,000 HKD
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Description
- bamboo
of slightly waisted cylindrical form raised on three short feet, the sides deeply carved with a continuous scene of three scholars and an oarsman on a boat navigating through turbulent waters in a mountain landscape surrounded by craggy rockwork and gnarled pine trees, the surface of a rich deep reddish-brown patina
Condition
Apart from several typical and minor age cracks visible in the catalogue illustration, the overall condition is very good. The patina is quite smooth with a deep red tone.
"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
The carving of this brushpot closely relates to the style developed by Wu Zhifan, which was followed by a group of artists active during the 17th century in the Jiangnan region, centred in Jiading. Wu excelled in pictorial compositions, and his students followed in his style with special reference to the representation of depth as seen on the present brushpot. For examples of Wu's work see two brushpots illustrated in Ip Yee and Laurence C.S. Tam, Chinese Bamboo Carving, vol. 1, Hong Kong, 1978, pls. 43 and 44.
The design on this brushpot depicts the Song dynasty poet and statesman Su Shi and his companions, Huang Tingjian and Foyin, in a boat steered by a boatman, travelling under the famous Red Cliff (Chibi) where he wrote his poem Chibi fu (Poem on the Chibi).
The design on this brushpot depicts the Song dynasty poet and statesman Su Shi and his companions, Huang Tingjian and Foyin, in a boat steered by a boatman, travelling under the famous Red Cliff (Chibi) where he wrote his poem Chibi fu (Poem on the Chibi).