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Standing at the heart of the collegiate Oakland neighborhood,
卡內基美術館座落於匹茲堡市中心以東三英里、學府
some three miles East of downtown Pittsburgh, Carnegie 林立的奧克蘭區核心地帶，享譽藝壇，歷史悠久，並
Museum of Art has long been celebrated as a beacon of 以不斷創新見著。博物館肇建於1895年，乃美國首倡
artistic excellence and innovation. Founded in 1895 by 當代藝術先驅之一，創辦人為工業巨擘安德魯•卡內
industrialist Andrew Carnegie, the museum holds the
distinction of being one of the first institutions in the United 基。過去130年間，博物館發展不斷，藝術項目及館
States to embrace contemporary art. Over the last 130 藏豐富，傲視同儕，涵蓋各重要時期與文化。
years, the Carnegie has gone from strength to strength and
garnered a distinguished reputation for its artistic program 二十世紀初，館方展出的中國藝術珍品，向當時鮮少
and collections spanning diverse time periods and cultures – 有機會親睹東方風貌的匹茲堡民眾，展現了華夏深厚
its Chinese collections being no exception. 的文化遺產與藝術傳統，展現藝匠卓絕造詣，匯集自
古至今千載佳作，反映歷代演進。
Among the treasures showcased by the museum in the early
twentieth century were objects that exemplified the rich
cultural heritage and artistic traditions of China, a place few 本館始終致力於創造連接人與藝術、思想及彼此的體
Pittsburghers of that era would ever see with their own eyes. 驗，並以資源的負責任管理為基石，謹自館藏特選18
These collections offered visitors a unique opportunity to 件釋出競拍，所獲收益將用於充實館方購藏基金。此
explore the depth and diversity of Chinese art, ranging from 批珍品涵蓋千餘年，皆見工藝之演進，審美之極致，
ancient artifacts to contemporary works that reflect the 帝王之榮華。其中尤為矚目者，乃康熙御窰青花釉裏
dynamic evolution of Chinese culture. 紅蘋果尊與雍正御窰洋彩盃 ，以及一件明初御製鈞
Driven to continue creating experiences that connect 窰紫釉花盆，皆為世所罕見之瑰寶。
people to art, ideas, and one another, and by responsible
stewardship of resources, Carnegie Museum of Art is
proud to present eighteen lots from their collection, sold to
benefit the acquisition fund. These fine objects, spanning
more than a millennium, tell a remarkable story of technical
advancement, aesthetic excellence, and imperial glory; the
story of Chinese art. Highlights from this offering include
a rare ‘apple’ waterpot and an exceptionally fine enameled
cup, from the court of the Kangxi Emperor (r. 1662-1722) and
the Yongzheng Emperor (r. 1723-1735), respectively; and an
extraordinary purple-splashed flowerpot, commissioned in
the early fifteenth century as part of a group made for the
new Ming palaces of Beijing.
Left: Installation view of the Hall of Sculpture, 1991; photo: Carnegie Museum of Art Archives, Pittsburgh
雕塑廳景觀，1991年；圖片來源：卡內基美術館檔案部，匹茲堡
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