拍品 3014
  • 3014

明十七世紀 竹透雕雲龍紋香筒

估價
400,000 - 600,000 HKD
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描述

  • bamboo (bambuseae)
of slender cylindrical form, intricately carved and pierced with a continuous scene depicting three stylised archaistic dragons writhing sinuously amidst meandering stems bearing lingzhi blooms, all between two bands enclosing floral scrolls, the patina of a warm honey-brown colour, the top and bottom fitted with fluted buffalo ends

來源

Gerard Hawthorn Ltd.,倫敦

展覽

《Oriental Works of Art》,Gerard Hawthorn Ltd.,倫敦,2002年6月,編號82

Condition

There is a 0.2cm chip to one of the stems (visible in the photo on the left, in the middle of the dragon's gaping jaw). Other insignificant chips and age cracks. The buffalo horn tip at the top of the incense holder is bruised and slightly warped, but it can still stand stable if placed this side up.
"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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拍品資料及來源

為匠者,統材而觀,成紋於心,後下刀,鏤雕雲龍銜芝,纏連交錯,粗曠大氣,蒼勁遒逸,屬十七世紀竹雕之代表。香筒龍紋,刀見古意,形韻作態,彷如玉品,卻又曼妙靈動,堪為精絕之作。

可參考一相類作例,錄王世襄,《竹刻藝術》,北京,1980年,圖版7。另見兩例,關善明收藏,展《虛心傲節·明清竹刻史話》,香港中文大學文物館,香港,2000年,圖版13及14。亦見一例,藏香港藝術館,展《中國竹刻藝術》,下冊,香港,1982年,圖版82。再比一白玉香筒例,雕飾相類,藏台北國立故宮博物院,展《故宮歷代香具圖錄》,台北,1994年,圖版107。