席德進

款識：
席刻（杯底）

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倫敦南肯辛頓佳士得拍賣會（二〇〇六年五月十日，拍品編號二百一十九）

Both pottery beakers are in very good condition. One is slightly darker, with scattered brown spots, probably caused by the kiln.
"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.
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席德進的創作十分多元，不論在繪畫或攝影藝術上均有特出的表現，但較罕為人知的是他的陶器創作。在1955至1956年間，他曾受杭州藝專的同學吳學讓的邀請，至其所創立的「永生工藝社」作仿古的藝術陶瓷設計。吳學讓當時提供以石膏模漿和手拉胚方式製作生坏，請其藝專同儕如席德進、廖未林、林元慎等人一同在生坏上雕刻紋飾、作彩繪。當時流行的裝飾題材以漢代石刻的馬車人物為主，人物、山水和風景次之，作品成為台灣藝術陶瓷的初始式樣，多被用做外交禮物。漢朝的磚畫一直是席德進所心儀的中國傳統藝術，以漢刻作設計的發想，也讓他備感趣味，成為他在繪畫之外的另一嘗試。除「永生工藝社」外，席德進也曾至「中國陶器公司」、「中華藝術陶瓷廠」和「龍門陶藝公司」畫陶，對現代陶藝的興起及工藝美學的形塑，或無心插柳地做出了具體的貢獻。在《陶刻杯》上，席德進雕刻一個背著行囊，策馬遠行的人，除映照他離鄉背景，山水獨行的人生自況，作品也見證了一時代的工藝成就。