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In the early morning of December 8, 2015, the 10th anniversary of Poly's antiques and nights, the “Yonggong†special event, “Ming Huanghuali carved dragon-shaped square tableâ€, after many fierce competitions, finally 22.5 million The yuan fell, and the commission price was 25.875 million yuan.
This Fangtai, once known as one of the "eight diseases" by the famous cultural relic expert Wang Shizhen, was pushed to the spotlight for a time. So, is there any collection value and aesthetic value? The industry has launched a fierce controversy.
Wang Shizhen's book "The Study of Ming Style Furniture"
Ming Huanghua pear carving dragon pattern Fang Taiming
Ming Huanghua pear carving dragon pattern square table (front)
Ming Huanghua pear carving dragon dragon square table
LOT number: 7354
Face 49 × 49 cm; shoulder 57.5 × 57.5 cm; height 141 cm; weight 88.6 kg
Valuation: 15 million yuan to 20 million yuan; transaction price: 25.875 million yuan
Special: Yu Gong - 10th Anniversary Antiques Night
Auction company: Beijing Poly International Auction Co., Ltd.
Auction time: 8:00 pm on December 7
Source: 1, Beijing Longshun into hardwood furniture factory
2. Li Hanxiang's "Qingshuishanfang" collection
Recorded: 1, Wang Shizhen, "Ming-style furniture research", Sanlian Bookstore, p. 366;
2, Tian Jiaqing editor, "Sheng Shi Ya Ji - 2008 China Classical Furniture Exhibition", Forbidden City Press, p. 26.
Deformation simulation of the shape and evolution of the huanghuali pedestal (1, the conventional huanghuali fragrant style 2, the tooth plate is enlarged, the performance is the vertical cloud pattern slab and the low four feet 3, the high waist, the carved pattern 4 And the evolution of the decomposition of the huanghuali pedestal
Ming Huanghua pear carving dragon dragon square table (partial)
The square table takes shape from the square square table and the rectangular square, and the structure completely simulates the outline of the building, and the person is beautiful. The design strictly adheres to the law of equalization, and the content of the ornamentation is divided into two groups. The front and the back are the same, the left side is the same as the right side, and the details are engraved, and the middle and left sides are equally divided.
In order to express the monumental decorative effect, the engraving and embossing symbolize the authority, and the stone carvings such as stigmas, buttresses, fascias and sashes are commonly used as the surface decoration of the front of the square. The dragon's body is in the form of a combination of grass and leaf, and the opposite is the same as the elephant's nose. The head has evolved into a flower and grass, and the middle grass has a square fold. This kind of ornamentation frequently appeared in the porcelain, jade and furniture of the Jiajing, Wanli, Azure and Chongzhen periods of the Ming Dynasty.
The upper part of the structure is approximately square, the four walls are concave, and the embossed eyes are held together, and the planting raft is connected with the following generous. The appearance of the generous appearance seems to be divided into two sections. The upper section is like a carved short side of a bulging leg, but the teeth are hung under the shackles. This caused another three-legged legs to fall on the mud. In fact, the two sections are connected, and the four legs are all made in one piece. The space between the four legs is grooved with the curve of the legs, and the embossed crepe. The materials used can be said to be spared, the thickness of the table top is 6 cm, the diameter of the leg is as high as 13 cm, the material is large, the cost of materials is used, and the labor is amazing. In addition to the solemn majesty, there is a soft feeling of curve.
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The overall shape changes smoothly from the countertop to the lower arc, and the curve is accurate and flexible. The detailed engraving revolves around the theme of Shuangyu's birthday, shovel embossing, and the knives are flowing in the air, in one go.
“Ming Huanghua Pear Carving Dragon Dragon Square†was once the old collection of Beijing Longshuncheng Hardwood Furniture Factory. It was later deposited by Li Hanxiang “Qingshui Mountain House†and has been auctioned several times:
On the autumn of October 9, 1995, China Jiade "Qingshuishanfang" Tibetan Ming and Qing furniture special, Lot836, the transaction price of 880,000 yuan, won the first prize;
On November 6, 2004, China Guardian Autumn Auction, Lot396, sold for 4.29 million yuan.
In December 2015, Beijing Poly "Yu Gong" special, Lot7254, with 22.5 million yuan lost, plus commission transaction price of 25.875 million yuan.
The price of these transactions was “high price†at that time.
However, this square was criticized by Mr. Wang Shizhen as the third disease in the “eight diseases of Ming style furnitureâ€. The full text is as follows: This is a piece of furniture that is still not well used now, and its shape is like a stone pedestal. The effect may have been used to place copper plates or implements in monasteries, but the patterns are not similar. This is the name of the pedestal. The upper part of the structure is similar to the square table, the four sides are concave, and the embossed eyes are double-shouldered. The planting raft is connected with the following generous squares. The generous appearance looks like two sections, and the upper section is like a carved short square of a drum leg. But the teeth hang down and hang out. This caused another three-legged legs to fall on the mud. In fact, the two sections are connected, the four legs are all made of one wood, and the space between the four legs is slotted with the curve of the legs, and the embossed crepe. On the production, the large amount of materials, the cost of materials, the cost of labor is amazing. However, it is regrettable that the effectiveness proves that the design of the pedestal is a failure. The makers are not suitable for the stoneware, so that they are neither dignified nor majestic, but only stupid and swollen.
Now, why has it soared in price in ten years? The industry is mixed. We have compiled a few representative views. Perhaps we can uncover the secrets of the square and restore the true value of the square.
Zhang Dexiang: I know the weight
The Ming Huanghua Pear Python pedestal is an astounding and astounding device.
Zhang Dexiang, Chinese classical furniture research scholar
In the winter of 1979, I saw this heavyweight for the first time in the boutique room of Beijing Hardwood Furniture Factory. It is not open to the public at this time. The collections in the rooms are the treasures of the town shops that are sold by dozens of antique furniture shops on the Lubanguan Street in the 1950s before the public-private partnership. It is truly the essence of the whole house. But my gaze is always attracted to this majestic pedestal. Seeing my astonishment, Mr. Li, a senior manager of the original Luban Pavilion, said: This is the treasure of the town street on Lubanguan Street, and the national treasures of the Beijing woodwork.
In the following year, I saw the article "Medical Furniture's "Sickness" by Mr. Wang Shizhen" in the sixth issue of "Relics" magazine in the 80th year. In the article, the weapon was smashed into one of the "eight diseases". He wrote: "It may be the instrument used to put the gongs in the temple." "On the production, it can be said that it does not hesitate to work, and the material is large. The cost of materials and the cost of labor is amazing." But in the end, the conclusion is: "Awkward and swollen." I am really puzzled by this conclusion. With Mr. Wang’s knowledge, I should know that the table for the tall Buddha statues on the temple hall should be used for the case, and that the bells and drums should be heavy and heavy. This device has a rare and heavy appearance, which should be the most suitable function in the hall of Gaotang! What is the reason for the elderly to sneak into the "bloated" disease?
With questions, I went to Fangjiayuan to ask Wang Lao. It turned out that when Mr. Wang wrote this article, he still worked at the Institute of Cultural Relics. Almost all writing was carried out at night and at night, which was very hard, so the article progressed very slowly. This "product, disease" article has been repeatedly drafted by the magazine, and it has reached the deadline for submission. At dawn, the manuscript must be sent out, otherwise it will affect the date of publication. It has been more than 3 o'clock in the middle of the night, and it will be dawning. Mr. Wang has not found the most suitable picture of the furniture that is "bloated" in the data. Under the urgency, the old man who is extremely sleepy can only temporarily make a huge amount of music. Photograph of the pedestal, to reluctantly replace the picture of the furniture of the "bloated" disease, this is a "do-and-do". This is why Wang Lao is the shortest text in the “Pin†and “Sick†articles. At that time, Wang always thought: Waiting for Tianliang to send the manuscript, and then try to find a photo of the furniture that really meets the "bloated" disease, and send it to the publishing house as soon as possible, in order to replace this unsuitable photo of the pedestal. What Mr. Wang did not expect was that the magazine was printed soon, and there was no chance to change this picture anymore. In the end, Mr. Wang said to me with emotion: "The article is an ancient thing, black and white, it is really okay!"
Today, the discussion of teachers and students and the regrets of Wang Laoxin were conveyed to everyone here. In addition to the name of this excellent platform, it is also a memory of the past friendship between teachers and students.
Zhang Hui: The controversial device must have connotation
Zhang Huiming-style furniture research scholar, Yachang Art Network, "Classical Craft Furniture" column author
The auction of the huanghuali carved dragon-shaped square table of Poly Autumn Auction has been settled, and many people have smiles on their faces. But social controversy and discussion are still fermenting, which has become a small auction event. It can also be proved that what we say is that the device of controversy must have connotation.
On the front view, it is faintly felt that the craftsman has a certain convergence in the majestic atmosphere, especially in the middle of the device. The engraved recess of the upper leg and the lower leg at the intersection of the engraving dispels the visual sense of the outer widening. At the same time, a mysterious curve rhythm is formed here, and the upper leg and the lower leg are made of one piece of wood. If you follow the regular three-bend style, the above three beauty is lost.
The controversial people are mostly celebrities, and they are more interesting. But these are appearances, and they play a decisive role, and whether it has the meaning for further study. This device, the evil person is called "disease", the good person is regarded as "good"; some people swear "bloated", some people call it "majestic."
"Twenty-four Poetry" and Wang Shizhen's "sixteen products" are non-scientific rational definitions, but "images that are better than objects, witnessing the truth", and distinguishing works in the form of similar words. People are more aware of other things, and differences are also inevitable.
The visual representation has a certain ambiguity, so the later generations have more controversy about the "Twenty-four Poetry". The Qing Dynasty Yang Zhengang said in the "Poetry Dissolution" that it does not explain its place. Do not understand." The classification requirements of modern science are clearly defined under the explicit concept. We don't need to be strict with our predecessors, but we should be awake.
I believe that the vast majority of people who have seen this device (including photos) have been confused for many years. It seems that this instrument is quite mysterious, amazing and confused. Comparing the pictures, we will find that the sideways body does appear to be "bloated." But the photos are often deceiving our eyes. The fat people’s photos are sideways and slender. The photos on the side of the seat are counter-rich. Has Mr. Wang Shizhen also been in the same year? In fact, one of the best things in the world: increase the viewing surface.
It can be seen that this is the best of the face-facedism, and the producers have to show their talents here to show their extraordinary:
(1) smearing and thickening;
(2) The waist is strongly increased, and there is a support;
(3) The hypertrophy of the dental plate is drooping like a moiré;
(4) The short foot corresponds to the width of the dental plate and forms part of the dental plate;
(5) The lower leg is connected to the three-legged leg, and the foot is carved with a moiré;
(6) Slotted plate between two legs and legs, large-area baffle seal to extend the face of the carving. Seeking the heart of the viewing surface;
(7) Founder is holding mud.
If you cut off the four sides of the four-footed device, what is the appearance? It’s kind of fragrant, it’s thick and strong. The authors everywhere to increase the façade, the pursuit of the effect of carving, the appearance of the law of the face is shocking. This is the most important thing, but it is also Xiao He, and the defeat is also Xiao He, saying that the "product" is the voice of "illness", all of which are born.
From this, it can be reiterated that Ming style furniture is broad, not simple, concise and so on. On the contrary, the more complex the structure, the more the mastery, design and aesthetic requirements.
We put ourselves in the production scene of that era to consider this piece of work, you can appreciate it is commendable.
Liu Chuanjun: This is a win-win auction result.
Liu Chuanjun classical furniture connoisseurs, collectors
Several friends WeChat phone communicated with me about the view of this lot. Congratulations to sellers, auction companies and buyers for such prices in this economic situation.
First of all, this is the result of a three-win auction. These 2004 Guardian auctions were almost 4 million transactions. Imagine the comparison between the price of Beijing Sanhuan in 2004 and the current price. Buyers will be very comfortable. More important is that there are many houses that can be bought at any time, and this one is only one.
It is true that Wang Lao has had a very positive comment on this lot. We respect our predecessors but we cannot blindly follow. Beauty varies from person to person and from place to place. It is obviously inappropriate to judge the temples and ancestral furniture with such a luxurious and extravagant style and ritual-type decoration with the traditional Ming style (Su-style) classical furniture aesthetic evaluation. The study furniture in the Ming (Su-style) furniture is a classic. It is in line with the aesthetic taste of the doctors at that time, while the Ming Dynasty furniture in the bedroom and the hall is more functional and ceremonial.
Another kind of temple or ancestral furniture in Ming style furniture has always been considered by the present or predecessors to be bloated, exaggerated, cumbersome, and far-fetched... This criterion is the criterion for the ingrained pure (Sui) literati furniture. . It is aggrieved by using it to judge it. This is completely two systems. Imagine a soft, quaint Ming style or a round or square, body standard within the grand hall, temple, and ancestral hall. The gas field is barely weak and self-evident.
This piece is circulated in an orderly manner and has been quoted many times. It is only this one. Congratulations to the new owner! Eyes are unique! Happy treasure!
Xiang Liping: 30 times in ten years, not expensive
Xiang Liping Shanghai First Financial Channel Financial Reviewer Xiang Liping Shanghai First Financial Channel Financial Reviewer
The inheritance experience of this large square after the new China is relatively clear. In the 1950s, it was a treasure of a town store in the antique furniture store of the public-private partnership Luban. It was not until 1984 that Hong Kong's famous director Li Hanxiang filmed the film "Deep Curtains and Politics" in Beijing. In 1995, Li Hanxiang entrusted him to China Guardian Auction for the need to build funds for the film and television base. The transaction price was as high as 880,000 yuan. At that time, Ma Weidu was transferred to his guests after winning the competition. In 2004, it changed hands again in China Guardian, and the transaction price was 4.29 million yuan.
What kind of works can I buy in the art market in 880,000 in 1995? The same is the example of Ming furniture. Nowadays, the market can sell hundreds of thousands of millions of Ming Dynasty huanghuali table. The transaction price at that time was generally 30,000 to 50,000. If you take the analogy of painting and calligraphy, in 1995, China Guardian took a special session of Yang Yongde, Tibetan Qi Baishi, and now one can sell millions of tens of millions of Qi Baishi vertical axis. In that year, 880,000 can buy four or five. Compared with some contemporary art, the 880,000 in that year was even more valuable. The Shi Hongchong, who had just shot 37.95 million yuan in Jiadeqiu, had a transaction price of only 300,000 yuan in 1996.
The Chinese art market has been playing for 20 years. If you collect an ordinary piece of art, its return on investment is often ten to twenty times. The increase may not be as good as a house in Beijing or Shanghai. But if you invest in a top-notch art collection, examples of 20-year return on investment of 100 times or more are everywhere. Therefore, this piece of Huanghuali furniture, which is recorded by Mr. Wang Shizhen, is extremely large and luxurious. It is also an orphan of the world. It obviously belongs to the category of “art qualityâ€, which is 30 times from 880,000 yuan ten years ago. The transaction of 25.87 million yuan is really not expensive.
(Original title: Why is Fang Tai’s eight-sick Fangtai repeatedly shooting the price?)
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