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KANGXI PORCELAIN FROM A BRITISH

PRIVATE COLLECTION
LOTS 314–347

英國私人收藏康熙瓷珍

編號314-347

Spirited, eccentric and extraordinarily innovative, the One of the defining characteristics of 17th century porcelains
porcelains of the 17th century represent a highly creative is the large amount of finely painted narrative scenes adapted
period of ceramic production at the Jingdezhen kilns that from popular novels that were circulated as woodblock
was never seen before nor matched in later centuries. The prints by the late Ming dynasty. Lots 322, 323 and 326 in
cessation of imperial patronage after the death of the Wanli the collection are superlative examples of this type, in which
Emperor ushered in a new era of innovation as the craftsmen the lively, animated scenes of popular folk tales, masterfully
were forced to find new markets to supply to. Proven to be depicted, would have been immediately recognizable to
resilient and incredibly malleable, the kilns quickly adapted the beholder. Another important achievement of the 17th
to the demands of the burgeoning markets, producing works century was the development of the evocative ‘Master of the
imbued with charm and character. Rocks’-style that depicted towering, rocky landscapes full of
movement and drama.
Previously trained to supply for the court, these artisans were
experienced and well versed in a repertoire of motifs and This private collection of superbly painted porcelains, amassed
designs passed down from the 15th and 16th centuries. Yet, as with a deep appreciation of works from this period is thus
they no longer had to adhere to strict court designs, creativity highly indicative of the quality and refinement of 17th century
flourished. From the broad washes of cobalt blue to the porcelains, offering a glimpse into the creativity, innovation
freely-drawn inky strokes, the porcelains produced in the 17th and expressive freedom that flourished during this century of
century sing of expressive freedom and carefree spiritedness. turbulence from the late Ming to early Qing dynasties.

十七世紀中國瓷器創意豐盈而獨特，多有別闢蹊徑之 此時期瓷器，以晚明木刻版畫刻劃故事場景為紋飾者
品，不拘一格，極能代表當時景德鎮製瓷活躍，創 衆，屬於當期特色，畫工精細，如收藏當中編號322
意之生動自由未見於前朝。大明萬曆皇帝駕崩後，宮 、323、326拍品均屬其中典範，民間故事家喻戶曉，
廷不再支持官窰燒製瓷器，瓷匠們被迫開拓市場，迎 場景生動活潑，畫師妙筆生花，容易辨認。此時期山
來全新氣象。事實證明，景德鎮瓷匠變通靈活，旋即 水圖同樣別樹一格，充滿動態與戲劇感。
適應環境變化，迅速適應新興市場需求，成品獨特出
本私人收藏瓷器畫工出衆，藏家對此時期風格了解深
衆，深受歡迎，其曾為宮廷製瓷器，技臻藝熟，精通
刻獨到，體現十七世紀瓷器瓷器之雅致品味，將明末
十五及十六世紀各種紋飾圖案。官窰瓷器規格極嚴，
清初動蕩時局之下，製瓷藝術的自由創新展現眼前。
民窰則可自由創作，瓷匠因而得以發揮巧思。十七
世紀瓷器創思層出，有淡抹鈷藍之器，亦有如水墨
寫意之例。

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