2nd Jun, 2023 11:00
Fine Chinese Art / 中國藝術集珍 / Buddhism & Hinduism
11
Ɏ AN IVORY FIGURE OF SHOULAO, MING DYNASTY
明代象牙壽老像
Sold for €3,120
including Buyer's Premium
China, 16th-17th century. The standing Immortal carved from the curved tusk holding a peach and wearing long robes falling to the ground in soft pleats, depicted with a long beard and a characteristic bald head, his serene face with heavy-lidded eyes and a calm smile. The top with a hardwood plug, the ivory with a naturally grown golden-brown patina overall.
Inscriptions: To interior at the base, ‘Yi Qian Lu’ (‘one thousand and six’).
Provenance: From a notable private collector in Mayfair, London, United Kingdom.
Condition: Very good condition with some wear, expected natural age cracks, few small chips to base. The foot rim possibly smoothened. A small old repair to base.
Weight: 681.7 g
Dimensions: Height 31.2 cm
Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0438).
Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Christie’s London, 3 April 2012, lot 527
Price: GBP 10,625 or approx. EUR 16,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A Chinese ivory carving of Shoulao, late Ming dynasty, 17th century
Expert remark: Compare the closely related subject and manner of carving, also from the curved tusk and with Shoulao holding a peach. Note the smaller size (23 cm).
Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 29 May 2019, lot 553
Price: HKD 162,500 or approx. EUR 20,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: An ivory figure of Shoulao, Ming dynasty
Expert remark: Compare the closely related subject and manner of carving, also from the curved tusk. Note the darker patina in the upper area, the similar hardwood plug and the size (29 cm).
明代象牙壽老像
中國，十六至十七世紀。象牙隨形而雕，壽老身著長袍，手握壽桃，長鬚，面容沉靜，雙眼微垂。頂部帶有硬木塞子。整體包漿呈金棕色光澤。
款識：象牙内壁可見“一千六”字樣
來源：倫敦梅費爾知名私人收藏。
品相：品相非常好，有一些磨損，預期的自然老化裂縫，底部有少量小磕損。足緣平滑，底部有小修補。
重量：681.7 克
尺寸：高31.2 厘米
象牙交易證書：附有此拍品在歐盟範圍內的交易證書複本(編號 AT 22-B-0438)。
拍賣結果比較：
形制：非常相近
拍賣：倫敦佳士得，2012年4月3日，lot 527
價格：GBP 10,625（相當於今日EUR 16,500）
描述：十七世紀明末象牙壽老像
專家評論：比較非常相近的主題、雕刻風格，以及隨形而雕的壽老手捧壽桃。請注意尺寸稍小(23 厘米)。
拍賣結果比較：
形制：非常相近
拍賣：香港蘇富比，2019年5月29日，lot 553
價格：HKD 162,500（相當於今日EUR 20,500）
描述：明代象牙壽老像
專家評論：比較非常相近的主題、雕刻風格，以及隨形而雕。請注意此像上半部有較深的包漿，頂部有相似的硬木塞，尺寸也相近(29 厘米)。
China, 16th-17th century. The standing Immortal carved from the curved tusk holding a peach and wearing long robes falling to the ground in soft pleats, depicted with a long beard and a characteristic bald head, his serene face with heavy-lidded eyes and a calm smile. The top with a hardwood plug, the ivory with a naturally grown golden-brown patina overall.
Inscriptions: To interior at the base, ‘Yi Qian Lu’ (‘one thousand and six’).
Provenance: From a notable private collector in Mayfair, London, United Kingdom.
Condition: Very good condition with some wear, expected natural age cracks, few small chips to base. The foot rim possibly smoothened. A small old repair to base.
Weight: 681.7 g
Dimensions: Height 31.2 cm
Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0438).
Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Christie’s London, 3 April 2012, lot 527
Price: GBP 10,625 or approx. EUR 16,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A Chinese ivory carving of Shoulao, late Ming dynasty, 17th century
Expert remark: Compare the closely related subject and manner of carving, also from the curved tusk and with Shoulao holding a peach. Note the smaller size (23 cm).
Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 29 May 2019, lot 553
Price: HKD 162,500 or approx. EUR 20,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: An ivory figure of Shoulao, Ming dynasty
Expert remark: Compare the closely related subject and manner of carving, also from the curved tusk. Note the darker patina in the upper area, the similar hardwood plug and the size (29 cm).
明代象牙壽老像
中國，十六至十七世紀。象牙隨形而雕，壽老身著長袍，手握壽桃，長鬚，面容沉靜，雙眼微垂。頂部帶有硬木塞子。整體包漿呈金棕色光澤。
款識：象牙内壁可見“一千六”字樣
來源：倫敦梅費爾知名私人收藏。
品相：品相非常好，有一些磨損，預期的自然老化裂縫，底部有少量小磕損。足緣平滑，底部有小修補。
重量：681.7 克
尺寸：高31.2 厘米
象牙交易證書：附有此拍品在歐盟範圍內的交易證書複本(編號 AT 22-B-0438)。
拍賣結果比較：
形制：非常相近
拍賣：倫敦佳士得，2012年4月3日，lot 527
價格：GBP 10,625（相當於今日EUR 16,500）
描述：十七世紀明末象牙壽老像
專家評論：比較非常相近的主題、雕刻風格，以及隨形而雕的壽老手捧壽桃。請注意尺寸稍小(23 厘米)。
拍賣結果比較：
形制：非常相近
拍賣：香港蘇富比，2019年5月29日，lot 553
價格：HKD 162,500（相當於今日EUR 20,500）
描述：明代象牙壽老像
專家評論：比較非常相近的主題、雕刻風格，以及隨形而雕。請注意此像上半部有較深的包漿，頂部有相似的硬木塞，尺寸也相近(29 厘米)。
Zacke Live Online Bidding
Our online bidding platform makes it easier than ever to bid in our auctions! When you bid through our website, you can take advantage of our premium buyer's terms without incurring any additional online bidding surcharges.
To bid live online, you'll need to create an online account. Once your account is created and your identity is verified, you can register to bid in an auction up to 12 hours before the auction begins.
Intended Spend and Bid Limits
When you register to bid in an online auction, you will need to share your intended maximum spending budget for the auction. We will then review your intended spend and set a bid limit for you. Once you have pre-registered for a live online auction, you can see your intended spend and bid limit by going to 'Account Settings' and clicking on 'Live Bidding Registrations'.
Your bid limit will be the maximum amount you can bid during the auction. Your bid limit is for the hammer price and is not affected by the buyer’s premium and VAT. For example, if you have a bid limit of €1,000 and place two winning bids for €300 and €200, then you will only be able to bid €500 for the rest of the auction. If you try to place a bid that is higher than €500, you will not be able to do so.
Online Absentee and Telephone Bids
You can now leave absentee and telephone bids on our website!
Absentee Bidding
Once you've created an account and your identity is verified, you can leave your absentee bid directly on the lot page. We will contact you when your bids have been confirmed.
Telephone Bidding
Once you've created an account and your identity is verified, you can leave telephone bids online. We will contact you when your bids have been confirmed.
Classic Absentee and Telephone Bidding Form
You can still submit absentee and telephone bids by email or fax if you prefer. Simply fill out the Absentee Bidding/Telephone bidding form and return it to us by email at office@zacke.at or by fax at +43 (1) 532 04 52 20. You can download the PDF from our Upcoming Auctions page.
How-To Guides
How to Create Your Personal Zacke Account
How to Register to Bid on Zacke Live
How to Leave Absentee Bids Online
How to Leave Telephone Bids Online
中文版本的操作指南
创建新账号
注册Zacke Live在线直播竞拍（免平台费）
缺席投标和电话投标
Third-Party Bidding
We partner with best-in-class third-party partners to make it easy for you to bid online in the channel of your choice. Please note that if you bid with one of our third-party online partners, then there will be a live bidding surcharge on top of your final purchase price. You can find all of our fees here. Here's a full list of our third-party partners:
- 51 Bid Live
- EpaiLive
- ArtFoxLive
- Invaluable
- LiveAuctioneers
- the-saleroom
- lot-tissimo
- Drouot
Please note that we place different auctions on different platforms. For example, in general, we only place Chinese art auctions on 51 Bid Live.
Bidding in Person
You must register to bid in person and will be assigned a paddle at the auction. Please contact us at office@zacke.at or +43 (1) 532 04 52 for the latest local health and safety guidelines.
