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清乾隆 銅胎掐絲琺瑯「子孫萬代」圖葫蘆瓶一對 《大清乾隆年製》款
估價
8,000,000 - 10,000,000 HKD
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- 《大清乾隆年製》款
此為高估價拍賣品。蘇富比可要求有意競投高估價拍賣品的顧客填寫預先登記申請表及交付蘇富比港幣2,500,000元或其他由蘇富比決定之更大金額的訂金及任何財務狀況証明,擔保或/及其他由蘇富比全權酌情決定要求的抵押作為參加蘇富比競投的保障。即投BIDnow網上競投服務並不適用於高估價拍賣品。
來源
亞瑟王子(第一任康諾和斯特拉森公爵,1850-1942年)及(傳)女兒 Lady Patricia Ramsay(1886-1974年)收藏
John Stafford Reid Byers(1903-84年)收藏,Waterfoot House,紐卡素,County Down,疑二次世界大戰時購於愛爾蘭
John Stafford Reid Byers(1903-84年)收藏,Waterfoot House,紐卡素,County Down,疑二次世界大戰時購於愛爾蘭
Condition
Besides a few minor losses to the enamels, some with discreet wax filling, the overall condition of the two vases is very good. There is a small horizontal section 2 by 0.2 cm of enamel loss and small pitting to the pale green enamel of a vine leaf near the foot ring on one vase. There is some light wear to the gilding covering the bases.
"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
乾隆一朝,掐絲琺瑯工藝登峰造極,五花八門,巧工絕技,清宮造辦處檔案,證實當時造大量琺瑯器,樣式廣泛多變,其中也有如此對葫蘆瓶雍雅耀目之飾品。類同作例可參考出自 Pierre Uldry 收藏之葫蘆瓶,體量稍大,飾葫蘆藤蔓、蝙蝠、「壽」及「卍」字紋,錄於 Helmut Brinker 及 Albert Lutz,《Chinesisches Cloisonne》,蘇黎世,1985年,圖版294。
乾隆年款掐絲琺瑯葫蘆瓶作例,有一對開光式鏤空龍紋「子孫萬代」圖葫蘆瓶,售於香港蘇富比2008年4月11日,編號2809,瓶身松石綠地,上作葫蘆枝藤,白花紅邊,瓜果纍纍,上下四面各帶鎏金鏤空龍紋圓形開光。另一對類同作例,則出自Uldry收藏,出處同上,圖版298,瓶身亦帶近似圓形鏤空開光。可相比較的還有一對紅地葫蘆瓶,瓶身作繁花葫蘆藤,葫蘆瓜上綴黑斑,如同此對拍品般,見於紐約佳士得2011年9月15日,編號1207,斷為乾隆年造。
葫蘆器形象徵多產多福,繁葉枝藤及帶斑葫蘆圖紋,更強調其吉祥寓意。葫蘆之圓潤體態,子核豐富,使其自然成為多產多子之象徵。細長瓜藤更代表子嗣綿延無盡,代表子孫萬代。葫蘆乃八仙之一李鐵拐之法寶,是以葫蘆亦與道教密不可分。
此對葫蘆瓶,流傳有序,尤為難得,曾為英國亞瑟王子,第一任康諾和斯特拉森公爵(1850-1942年)所藏,他乃維多利亞女王與艾伯特親王之三子,在九兄弟姊妹中排行第七。亞瑟王子長期效命英軍,曾於南非、加拿大、愛爾蘭、埃及、印度服役,1902年被冊封為陸軍元帥,並於愛爾蘭任總指揮官,於加拿大任三軍總監察長,及加拿大總督。