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清嘉慶 白玉海螺形洗
估價
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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招標截止
描述
- jade
naturalistically carved with a spiral point and a fluted body resting on a bed of swirling waves, the well-polished stone of an even pale celadon tone with faint snowflake markings
來源
Victor Farmer牧師收藏，約得於1925-1954年間
Condition
The brushwasher is in very good condition. It should be noted that the stone is of a slightly more pale celadon tone than the catalogue illustration suggsts.
"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
It is uncommon to find jade vessels modelled in the form of conch shells; see a large white jade conch shell, the exterior carved in low-relief with the bajixiang, from the Walter and Phyllis Shorenstein collection, sold at Christie’s Hong Kong, 1stDecember 2010, lot 2960. Symbolic of the far-reaching sound of the Buddha’s teachings, white conch shells were often carved with Buddhist imagery and employed as a Tibetan Buddhist ritual implement.
The Farmer collection was formed in the late 19th century by William Farmer who moved to Hong Kong and became the manager of The Peak Hotel in 1888 and later the Victoria Hotel. His son, Victor Farmer, eventually settled in Tianjin and added to the family’s collection of Chinese art. After the formation of the People’s Republic of China the Farmers left Shanghai in 1953, stopping in Hong Kong before arriving in England in 1954. During his tenure in Hong Kong he joined the Hong Kong Oriental Ceramic Society, lending many pieces from his collection to the Society exhibitions.
The Farmer collection was formed in the late 19th century by William Farmer who moved to Hong Kong and became the manager of The Peak Hotel in 1888 and later the Victoria Hotel. His son, Victor Farmer, eventually settled in Tianjin and added to the family’s collection of Chinese art. After the formation of the People’s Republic of China the Farmers left Shanghai in 1953, stopping in Hong Kong before arriving in England in 1954. During his tenure in Hong Kong he joined the Hong Kong Oriental Ceramic Society, lending many pieces from his collection to the Society exhibitions.