Message #10114

[Steven]

Hi Giovanni,

I have to say that I tend to believe that one from Christies look right to me.

1st image, you are right, we can't see the carved detail very well( I mean the sharp edge), but if its a old bottle, after years holding by the hands, it should have some wear on it, unlike the porcelain ware, we can't see the fade off the colors, but  the edge will be smoother.

2nd image, I do think the old craftman will take effort to go through every detail which can be approached, that could be the difference of the modern piece and old piece. at least I do think so.

3rd image, I also think its a sign of the carving, you are right the cutter was supposed to be go straight down,, but in the real life, the craft man should have a cut to get  red paint out, if its not  so accurate, then you will have the result( I don't know if it make senseto you or not), I did some seal carving when I was young, I thnk I can understand the situation.

4th , since   the Lacquer is kind of oil paint, its very sensitive to the heat too, it might be deformed due to the high tempature.

I still think the layers should be detected somewhere, but I think the resolution of the pic is not high enough for us to see it.

Please feel free to have your comments, I will be felt attacked if you have different opinion:), and I am sure it will be a good discussion.

Steven