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明末 / 清初 銅嵌銀絲瑞獸耳方壺 《石叟》款
估價
20,000 - 30,000 HKD
招標截止
描述
- 《石叟》款
- bronze
of archaistic fanghu form, cast with a baluster body rising from a splayed galleried foot to broad shoulders and a short galleried mouthrim, the exterior intricately inlaid in silver with three main registers, the first around the neck with a key-fret band, the second with four taotie masks, all above the third with archaistic motifs, the shoulders flanked by a pair of mythical beast mask loop handles, the base inlaid with a two-character Shisou mark, the patina of a warm brown colour
來源
購於柏孟塞古董市場，倫敦，1987年
Condition
The vase is in overall good condition except for expected minor nicks to the extremities, as well as typical surface wear and scratches to the surface as consistent with age.
"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
A closely related vessel of Shisou type in the Clague collection is illustrated by Robert Mowry, where he also discusses the problem of Shisou in China's Renaissance in Bronze, Phoenix Art Museum, 1993, pp.191-193. Compare also another vase, from the collection of Ulrich Hausmann, sold in these rooms, 8th October 2014, lot 3361.