拍品 144
  • 144

清十八/十九世紀 黃楊木雕「盤根」香几

估價
400,000 - 600,000 HKD
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描述

created from a large trunk section with a flat table top, the sides carved in openwork with an intricate network of intertwining 'roots' with burls and knots to resemble a natural formation, the wood of a warm golden-brown patina

Condition

The overall condition is quite good with a few minor breaks to some of the appendages and chips. There are natural age cracks.
"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

本品為黃楊木雕,體量碩巨,因木性生長緩慢,故尤為難得。根雕家具,隨形或雕鑿,皆因形多變,鬼斧天成,深得文人雅士青睞。

比較一件清代樹根雕髹漆几,屬 Mary and George Bloch 伉儷舊藏,載於《文玩萃珍》,香港大學馮平山博物館,1986年,編號37,售於香港蘇富比2005年10月23日,編號36,同場另有相類黃楊木鏤雕根形座,見編號21。也可比較一件根雕几,錄於 Nancy Berliner,〈When vernacular meets fine: thoughts on Chinese furniture studies〉,《Chinese Furniture. Selected Articles from Orientations 1984-1999》,香港,2000年,頁211。