清十八世紀 竹根雕松樹樁式洗

exquisitely carved as a hollowed-out trunk section of an aged and burled pine tree, the exterior deftly carved in openwork with gnarled and burled branches bearing clusters of pine blossoms, the bamboo patinated to a warm caramel-brown colour

There is a minute age crack to the interior at the 10 o clock position in the catalogue photo. Other minor surface wear. Please note that the brush washer is slightly smaller than the photo size in the catalogue, and that the colour is a more organic brown, with less of a red tinge.
"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."

另一件與本拍品之造型及大小相近的竹雕松樹樁式洗，錄於《The Chinese Scholar's Studio. Artistic Life in the Late Ming Period》，紐約，1987年，編號56。