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AN INSCRIBED LINGBI SCHOLAR’S ROCK 清乾隆 補山題靈璧賞石
SIGNED BU SHAN (1720-1796), QIANLONG PERIOD 題識：百一山房；補山。
孫士毅（1720–1796），字智治，號補山，浙江仁和人。清朝官員，封
In the form of a rugged mountain precipice, the rock stands on 疆大吏。著有《百一山房集》詩賦存世。
two points rising vertically, culminating in a flat-topped summit
that protrudes slightly outwards to form a slight overhang. inscription
The stepped planes of varying heights that texture the sides are 銘文
accentuated by the deep ridges and the dimpling of the rock’s
surface. The stone is of a dark grey tone with buff coloured
inclusions. One lower corner of the stone bears the inscription,
Baiyi Shanfang, followed by the signature of Bu Shan.
4 ¡ in. (11 cm.) high, wood stand, Japanese wood box
HK$150,000-260,000 US$19,000-34,000
Bu Shan is the style name of Sun Shiyi (1720-1796), a high-ranking
Qing-dynasty civil and military official who served during the reign of
the Qianlong Emperor. Sun was also a prolific poet, and his works were
compiled into an anthology known as Baiyi Shanfang ji named after his
studio.
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