Lot  707 Ravenel Autumn Auction 2022 Taipei

Ravenel Autumn Auction 2022 Taipei

A Carved Cinnabar "Scholar and Pavillion" Box and Cover

Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

Red lacquer

L: 40.5 cm

Estimate

TWD 340,000-550,000

HKD 84,000-136,000

USD 10,800-17,400

CNY 76,000-123,000

Sold Price


Signature

PROVENANCE Private collection, Japan



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A rectangular box with carved cinnabar lacquer and a wooden core, carved with the imagery of travels, a common subject matter of scholar objects of the time.



This work depicted an elderly scholar served by two servant boys getting off from a horse ride in a tranquil depiction. The cover was carved with three patterns representing the sky, land and water. Willow in the distance echoes with the lush flowers. A pavilion looms at the center with an old tree. A fisherman's boat sails through the calm water and birds fly across the river. In the foreground, the pavilion was depicted in a classical style with rails extending beyond the edge. Despite the rich composition, the theme of the elder is apparent as he descends with slight drunkenness, assisted by two servants. One servant takes a qin and heads towards a deer. The whole scene was carved with excellent craftsmanship with a stark subject of the scholar.



This work depicted an elderly scholar served by two servant boys getting off from a horse ride in a tranquil depiction. The cover was carved with three patterns representing the sky, land and water. Willow in the distance echoes with the lush flowers. A pavilion looms at the center with an old tree. A fisherman's boat sails through the calm water and birds fly across the river. In the foreground, the pavilion was depicted in a classical style with rails extending beyond the edge. Despite the rich composition, the theme of the elder is apparent as he descends with slight drunkenness, assisted by two servants. One servant takes a qin and heads towards a deer. The whole scene was carved with excellent craftsmanship with a stark subject of the scholar.



Similar objects: Carved-red lacquer box with bird-and-flora decoration, Ming Dynasty, collection of The Palace Museum Beijing; Carved-red lacquer box with bird-and-peony decoration, collection of Taiwan National Palace Museum.

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Ravenel Autumn Auction 2022 Taipei

Saturday, December 3, 2022, 1:00pm