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LOT 53

Lot 53

A Pair of Large Archaistic Soapstone Cong, Liangzhu-Style, Late Qing/Republican Period

A Pair of Large Archaistic Soapstone Cong, Liangzhu-Style, Late Qing/Republican Period
Lot 53 Details
A Pair of Large Archaistic Soapstone Cong, Liangzhu-Style, Late Qing/Republican Period

晚清/民国 寿山石仿古大琮一对

The elongated shafts divided into thirteen horizontal segments, with flanged corners extending from the hollow circular core that has been drilled from opposite directions, each surrounded by matching lip and foot, the stone of translucent reddish-brown colour, polished to a smooth finish both inside and out, with natural fissures and minor chips, with fitted wood stands
largest 13.8 x 3.9 x 3.9 in — 35 x 10 x 10 cm

Estimate $2,000-$4,000

Realised: $4,096
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Pair of Large Archaistic Soapstone Cong, Liangzhu-Style, Late Qing/Republican Period
  • A Pair of Large Archaistic Soapstone Cong, Liangzhu-Style, Late Qing/Republican Period
  • A Pair of Large Archaistic Soapstone Cong, Liangzhu-Style, Late Qing/Republican Period
  • A Pair of Large Archaistic Soapstone Cong, Liangzhu-Style, Late Qing/Republican Period
  • A Pair of Large Archaistic Soapstone Cong, Liangzhu-Style, Late Qing/Republican Period
  • A Pair of Large Archaistic Soapstone Cong, Liangzhu-Style, Late Qing/Republican Period
  • A Pair of Large Archaistic Soapstone Cong, Liangzhu-Style, Late Qing/Republican Period
  • A Pair of Large Archaistic Soapstone Cong, Liangzhu-Style, Late Qing/Republican Period
  • A Pair of Large Archaistic Soapstone Cong, Liangzhu-Style, Late Qing/Republican Period
  • A Pair of Large Archaistic Soapstone Cong, Liangzhu-Style, Late Qing/Republican Period
  • A Pair of Large Archaistic Soapstone Cong, Liangzhu-Style, Late Qing/Republican Period
Provenance:

Christie's New York, November 3-4, 1977, lot 379.
Property of a Judge, Westchester, New York, thence by descent within the family.
来源:
纽约佳士得
1977年11月3-4日
拍品编号379
纽约威彻斯特郡法官旧藏,家族传承至今

Note:

A very similar example was sold by Bonhams New York, March 20, 2023, lot 64, price realised 8,287.50 USD.
非常类似一例小型寿山石仿古琮请参考纽约邦瀚斯2023年3月20日,拍品编号64,售价$8,287.50美金
https://www.bonhams.com/auction/28438/lot/64/an-archaistic-soapstone-cong-19th-20th-century/

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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