- 3029
明萬曆 銅胎掐絲琺瑯「三獅戲球」圖纏枝蓮紋折沿盆
估價
1,500,000 - 2,000,000 HKD
招標截止
描述
the deep straight sides rising to a broad flattened galleried rim, the interior brightly decorated in multi-coloured enamels against a deep turquoise ground with a yellow, a dark blue and a green Buddhistic lion, each finely detailed with a fierce expression, flaming haunches, spiralling spine and a bushy tail, frolicking around a beribboned brocade ball picked out with a 'cash'-diaper ground, all within a circle of ruyi below multi-coloured lotus scrolls with attendant buds blanketing the cavetto, wreathed by profuse foliage and further repeated on the rim, the exterior and the base left plain
來源
A & J Speelman，倫敦，2005年
Condition
The basin is generally in quite good condition with the expected small burst air bubbles in the enamels and minor losses in areas.
"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
Greville勛爵舊藏一例，器形、圖紋皆與此相類，然其折沿上飾秀石花叢，蝶舞其間，曾三度售於倫敦蘇富比，最近一次為1976年12月14日，編號276。倫敦蘇富比另曾售出二例，分別於1969年7月1日，編號30，及1972年11月13日，編號129。還有一例，售於倫敦佳士得1981年7月15日，編號60。
太獅戲球題材，源自明初青花瓷，例如一件青花瓷罐，斷代為永樂年製，錄於康蕊君，《玫茵堂中國陶瓷》，卷4，倫敦，2010年，編號1643，曾二度售於香港蘇富比，先於1999年11月1日，編號312，後於2011年4月7日，編號51。這件拍品紋飾生動，寓意吉祥，象徵身心活力豐沛，並祝仕途亨通。