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明十七世紀 端石「寶鵝」圖硯 連漆蓋盒
估價
50,000 - 70,000 HKD
招標截止
描述
the dark purplish-brown stone carved in the form of a simplified goose evoking the companion of Wang Xizhi, its eye made from a pale green circular inclusion, looking back over its shoulder its beak resting near its tail, the center with a smoothly polished depression of conforming shape, the lacquer box cover inlaid with speckled mother-of-pearl on a black lacquer ground, the inside and the base of plain black lacquer
Condition
The overall condition is quite good with a few light surface scratches and minute dent on top of the head of the bird. The fitted lacquer box has been restored with cracks re-inforced and re-lacquering inside the cover.
"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
The design of the present charming goose-form inkstone has its roots in the Song dynasty; see a duan stone example with a later added imperial inscription published in the Imperial Catalogue Hsi-ch'ing yen-pu, Taipei, 1998, pl. 46. Compare a pottery clay (chengni) inkstone in the form of a goose, attributed to the Ming dynasty, from the Muwen Tang collection illustrated in Simon Kwan, Chinese Inkstones, Hong Kong, 2005, pl. 88, together with a Yuan period duan stone example fashioned in relief with an eagle, pl. 84; and another 'goose' stone example, finely carved with a Qianlong poem on the back, from the collection of Gerard Hawthorn, sold in these rooms, 5th October 2011, lot 1915.