拍品 113
  • 113

晚明 黃花梨夾頭榫平頭案

估價
5,500,000 - 8,000,000 HKD
Log in to view results
招標截止

描述

  • huanghuali (Dalbergia odorifera)
桌面為標準格角榫造法攢邊打槽裝獨板面心,下裝六根穿帶出梢支承。抹頭可見明榫。邊抹冰盤沿自中上部向下內縮至底壓窄平線。帶側腳的圓材腿足上端打槽嵌裝素面牙條帶做肩接合的耳形牙頭,再以雙榫納入桌面邊框。桌腳間安二根底部削平的橢圓梯棖。桌面底部仍保有大部份的漆灰與漆裹。

來源

嘉木堂,香港

Condition

As expected of a table of this size and rarity kept in a domestic setting, there are minor scratches and bruises to the surface, especially to the fragile tips of the legs, including one which has an approx. 4 by 2.3 cm section that has been restored. There are extensive traces of clay, ramie and lacquer on the underside.
"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

典型平頭案設計源自古代中國建築大木樑架的造型與結構。二十世紀家具專家學者關注明式家具,最早着眼於這外形簡約光素,線條清爽的平頭案設計。這設計現被視為明朝家具典範。此具黄花梨平頭案比例完美,選料考究,色澤温潤,獨板面木紋生動華美,是一級品質的明式家具代表作。

北京中央工藝美術學院藏的一件類似尺碼相若的平頭案,收錄於陳增弼著,中央工藝美術學院編,《中央工藝美術學院‧院藏珍品‧圖錄‧第二輯‧明式家具》,捷藝佳出版公司,香港,1994年,頁46。英國國立維多利亞與艾爾伯特博物館藏的另一具相似的例子,收錄於Craig Clunas,《Chinese Furniture, Victoria and Albert Museum Far Eastern Series》,倫敦,1988年;柯律格,〈英國國立維多利亞與艾爾伯特博物館.東亞系列.中國家具〉,倫敦,1988年,頁46。