Lot 052 A LARGE PETRIFIED WOOD SCHOLAR’S ROCK QING DYNASTY (1644–1911) 清 木化石供

Description

A LARGE PETRIFIED WOOD SCHOLAR’S ROCK
QING DYNASTY (1644–1911)
清 木化石供
ESTIMATE: $3,000 – $5,000
Description
This substantial scholar’s rock is fashioned from a large specimen of petrified wood, valued by the literati for its unique fusion of organic arboreal form and enduring lithic substance. The stone is characterized by its vertical, columnar structure, featuring deeply recessed vertical grooves and ridges that mimic the natural grain and bark of an ancient tree trunk. The surface exhibits a lustrous, pale creamy-white patina, accented by subtle patches of warm ochre and reddish-brown mineral inclusions.
The specimen is supported by a masterfully carved root-wood stand, which is intricately fashioned to resemble a gnarled, twisting root system. The deep reddish-brown tone of the wood provides a striking visual contrast to the pale stone, enhancing its verticality and natural presence. Such “spirit stones” (gongshi) were traditionally displayed in the scholar’s studio as objects of meditation, representing a microcosm of the natural world.
Dimensions
• Stone Size: 9 cm x 16 cm x 32 cm (3.5 in x 6.3 in x 12.6 in)
• Overall Height (with stand): 45.8 cm (18.0 in)
CONDITION REPORT
The scholar’s rock is in overall excellent and stable condition. The petrified wood retains its natural structural integrity, with various natural fissures, apertures, and internal mineral variations inherent to the material. The surface has a smooth, polished quality consistent with handled scholar’s objects of the Qing dynasty. The root-wood stand is well-preserved, featuring a deep, original patina and only minor expected surface wear and tiny age-related drying cracks consistent with its age. No evidence of modern repair or restoration was observed.
Provenance
• From an Important Private Canadian Collection
清 木化石供
描述
此件木化石供体量硕大，造型奇特，因其兼具木之纹理与石之坚韧，历来深受文人雅士青睐。石体呈垂直柱状，表面见深浅不一的纵向沟壑与棱脊，生动模拟了古木躯干的天然皮壳与木理。石色莹润，呈淡奶油白色，局部带有温润的赭色及红褐色矿物质渗透，色泽富于变化。
木化石下承随形木雕根式底座，底座雕刻工艺精湛，盘根错节，极富动感。深红褐色的底座与浅色石体形成鲜明对比，更显灵石之挺拔生机。此类“供石”常置于文人书房中，作为冥想与审美之物，寓意自然之微缩景观。
技术规格
• 石体尺寸： 9 厘米 x 16 厘米 x 32 厘米
• 总高度（含座）： 45.8 厘米
品相报告
此木化石供整体品相极佳且稳固。石体保留了天然的结构完整性，见有材质本身固有的裂隙、孔洞及矿物演化痕迹。表面光泽莹润，符合清代文房供石经长期摩挲把玩的特征。随形木座保存完好，包浆深厚，仅见与年代相符的轻微表面磨损及极细小的干燥纹。常规检查下未见现代修复或改动痕迹。
来源
• 来自加拿大重要私人珍藏