Page 61 - Chinese and Japanese Art Auction February 27 and 28th 2020 Galerie Zacke

545 | A SOAPSTONE-INLAID 547 | A SOAPSTONE-INLAID
XIXIANG JI PANEL, QIANLONG XIXIANG JI PANEL, QIANLONG

China, 1736-1795. The pavilion and figures are China, 1736-1795. The pavilion, pine tree and figures are
exceptionally well carved with a scene from Romance exceptionally well carved with a scene from Romance
of the Western Chamber. The silk background is neatly of the Western Chamber. The silk background is neatly
painted with scenic details. painted with scenic details.

Condition: Absolutely original with no missing or Condition: Absolutely original with no missing or replaced
replaced pieces. Minor natural flaws and fissures to pieces. Minor natural flaws and fissures to soapstone. The
soapstone. The silk with minor wear, soiling and losses. silk with minor wear, soiling and two small pinholes. The
The pigments very well preserved. Some gaps between pigments very well preserved. Some gaps between inlaid
inlaid soapstone segments have widened slightly over soapstone segments have widened slightly over time,
time, but these are not damages. Pristine condition! but these are not damages. Minute chip to one column.
Provenance: Previously the property of a gentleman. Pristine condition!
Provenance: Previously the property of a gentleman.
Weight: 488.8 g.
Dimensions: 28 x 21 cm. Weight: 498.5 g.
Dimensions: 28 x 21 cm.
The soapstone is embellished with gilding and
polychrome pigments, the garments, fans and pipa with The soapstone is embellished with gilding and polychrome
incredibly fine incisions, which can only be enjoyed to pigments, the garments and architectural structures with
full extent under a magnifying glass. Antique western incredibly fine incisions, which can only be enjoyed to full
frames with original ‘aesthetic paper’ backing, behind extent under a magnifying glass. Antique western frames
glass, dating to the earlier 20th century. with original ‘aesthetic paper’ backing, behind glass, dating
to the earlier 20th century.
Auction result comparison: Compare with a related
set of soapstone plaques at Bonham’s San Francisco, Auction result comparison: Compare with a related set of
December 13th, 2010, lot 5121, dated to late Qing/ soapstone plaques at Bonham’s San Francisco, December
Republic Period. 13th, 2010, lot 5121, dated to late Qing/Republic Period.
Estimate EUR 1.000,- Estimate EUR 1.000,-
Starting price EUR 500,- Starting price EUR 500,-

546 | A SOAPSTONE-INLAID 548 | A SOAPSTONE-INLAID
XIXIANG JI PANEL, QIANLONG XIXIANG JI PANEL, QIANLONG
China, 1736-1795. The pine tree, craggy rock China, 1736-1795. The pavilion and figures are
formations, horse and figures are exceptionally well exceptionally well carved with a scene from Romance
carved with a scene from Romance of the Western of the Western Chamber. The silk background is neatly
Chamber. The silk background is neatly painted with painted with scenic details.
scenic details.
Condition: Absolutely original with no missing or replaced
Condition: Absolutely original with no missing or pieces. Minor natural flaws and fissures to soapstone.
replaced pieces. Minor natural flaws and fissures to The silk with minor wear, soiling and losses. The pigments
soapstone. The silk with minor wear, soiling and losses. very well preserved. Some gaps between inlaid soapstone
The pigments very well preserved. Some gaps between segments have widened slightly over time, but these are
inlaid soapstone segments have widened slightly over not damages. One segment of the pavilion has a crack and
time, but these are not damages. Pristine condition! became loose. Very good overall condition.
Provenance: Previously the property of a gentleman. Provenance: Previously the property of a gentleman.
Weight: 481.7 g. Weight: 464 g.
Dimensions: 28 x 21 cm. Dimensions: 28 x 21 cm.
The soapstone is embellished with gilding, polychrome The soapstone is embellished with gilding and polychrome
pigments and incredibly fine incisions, which can only pigments, the garments, fans and architectural structures
be enjoyed to full extent under a magnifying glass. with incredibly fine incisions, which can only be enjoyed to
Antique western frames with original ‘aesthetic paper’ full extent under a magnifying glass. Note the minuscule
backing, behind glass, dating to the earlier 20th century. soapstone-inlaid butterfly flying through the scene!
Antique western frames with original ‘aesthetic paper’
Auction result comparison: Compare with a related backing, behind glass, dating to the earlier 20th century.
set of soapstone plaques at Bonham’s San Francisco,
December 13th, 2010, lot 5121, dated to late Qing/ Auction result comparison: Compare with a related set of
Republic Period. soapstone plaques at Bonham’s San Francisco, December
13th, 2010, lot 5121, dated to late Qing/Republic Period.
Estimate EUR 1.000,-
Starting price EUR 500,- Estimate EUR 1.000,-
Starting price EUR 500,-

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