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明末 銅老子騎牛熏爐
估價
300,000 - 500,000 HKD
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描述
- bronze
the massively cast figure with a detachable cover, sturdily cast in the form of the sage seated with the right hand resting on the right knee, the expression depicted sombre and meditative, dressed in long loose robes cascading in folds around the exposed shoe, the mouth and back pierced through with apertures, fitted to the back of the hollow buffalo with a pin, the beast depicted strenuously moving forward, the head detailed with a well pronounced snout below a tuft of hair flanked by a pair of long curved striated horns, the patina of an even dark brown colour
來源
Albert Bang Antiques，巴黎，1990年代
Condition
The incense burner is in overall good condition except for expected surface wear and minor nicks to the extremities and shallow dents to the surface. There is malachite encrustation to the interior of 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
見一相類老子騎牛熏爐，刻己巳（1629或1689年）款，展於《Between Heaven and Earth. Secular and Divine Figural Images in Chinese Paintings and Objects》，Sydney L. Moss，倫敦，1988年，圖錄編號38。另一例售於香港蘇富比，1989年5月17日，編號443。Eileen Bamberger收藏中亦有一例，售於紐約蘇富比，1994年6月1日，編號451。老子著《道德經》，為道家尊崇之鼻祖。老子騎牛題材亦甚為常見，傳說老子騎牛出函谷關時關令命其著書，遂成《道德經》。