拍品 3
  • 3

清乾隆 白玉童子騎牛

估價
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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描述

  • jade
the boy scaling the back of the recumbent beast, with a small qilin scaling its right flank, the stone of an even white tone, with slight russet staining, wood stand

來源

上海金才記(£28)
Bluett & Son,倫敦,1952年12月13日(£40)

Condition

This group is in good condition, but has a various flaws: running through the body of the buffalo.
"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

傳統國畫中,卧牛代表寧靜致遠﹑柔能克剛;童子騎於其背,象徵謙恭和順,溫馴恬淡;其奮蹄拉犁,更示春耕時令。牧童稚小,仍無懼牛身。一小麒麟拱照,寓意明君在位,奉天承運,彰顯太平盛世。

一件相近玉雕,曾為 Ronnie Greville 夫人、伊莉莎白皇后、Wallace 收藏,售於倫敦蘇富比2001年11月14日,編號44,後售於香港蘇富比2011年4月8日,編號3210;其二亦售於香港蘇富比2010年10月8日,編號2800;另一作例,尺寸稍大,售於倫敦佳士得2012年11月6日,編號10。另見玉雕臥牛麒麟,無牧童款,尺寸較大,屬Jersey伯爵伉儷收藏,售於倫敦蘇富比2012年5月16日,編號18;再有一例,售於倫敦佳士得1958年5月12日,編號143。