拍賣筆記 vol.319 蘇富比紐約2026預告：40-80萬美金估價，唐三彩黑釉飲水馬，普利茲克伉儷收藏 - Sotheby’s NY 2026, Cindy and Jay Pritzker Collection, Tang Sancai Black-Glazed Bowing Horse, US$400,000 – 800,000, Tang Dynasty

蘇富比紐約中國藝術現場拍賣會將於2026年3月25日上午9:30（東部時間）舉行，其中來自普利茲克（Cindy and Jay Pritzker）收藏的一件重磅拍品備受矚目：一件極其罕見的唐代（8世紀上半葉）描金加彩三彩陶躬首馬俑。這件作品估價為40萬至80萬美元。

This Tang dynasty bowing horse stands out for its extremely rare black (dark bay or blackish-brown) glaze, enhanced with gilt decoration and sancai splashes. The bowing posture (head lowered in a reverent or grazing pose) is exceptionally uncommon among surviving Tang horse figures—examples in this specific attitude are believed to number in the single digits worldwide. For comparison, the 松岡美術館 (Matsuga Art Museum, often referred to in Chinese contexts) holds a notable Tang horse, but it lacks this distinctive black coloration.

Black-glazed Tang sancai horses are particularly scarce, as most surviving examples feature more common amber, green, or cream tones with splashes. The combination of the deep, iridescent black body, gilt accents, detailed saddle with leaf-shaped pendants, and the dynamic yet graceful bowing stance makes this piece a museum-quality rarity from the peak of Tang ceramic sculpture.

參考SACA學會文章：

「唐代筆記 vol.32 芝加哥藝術博物館：唐代褐釉飲水馬 - Art Institute of Chicago, A Tang Dynasty Sancai Brown Glaze Horse」

展覽筆記 vol.23 松岡美術館三彩特展：十匹白金駿馬的時代 - Matsuoka Museum of Art, the Sancai Special Exhibition of Ten Majestic Horses.

市場參考與預期

估價US$400,000–800,000，但鑑於其稀有度、保存狀態及普利茲克收藏的 provenance，市場普遍預期成交價將輕鬆突破一百萬美元，相信Eskenazi售予普利茲克的價格應該超過150萬美元，此類黑馬的價值區間應該在150-300萬美金之間。

歷史參考包括1989年倫敦蘇富比英國鐵路養老基金（British Rail Pension Fund）專場，一件著名唐三彩黑馬以£3.74 million（當時約合數百萬美元）成交，創下長期紀錄（該件由Eskenazi經手）。參考財新王秋生專欄：《一個鐵路退休基金如何重塑中國古藝價值｜國際拍場》 https://opinion.caixin.com/2026-01-16/102404468.html

The estimate is US$400,000–800,000, but given its extreme rarity, excellent state of preservation, and the distinguished provenance from the Pritzker Collection, the market widely expects the final hammer price to comfortably exceed US$1 million. It is believed that the price at which Eskenazi sold this piece to the Pritzkers likely surpassed US$1.5 million. For black-glazed Tang horses of this quality, the realistic value range in today’s market should fall between US$1.5 million and US$3 million.

三彩黑釉飲水馬 FAQ

Q1: 這件馬俑的稀有之處在哪裡？ / What makes this horse figure so rare?

A: 其黑色釉（黑褐或深灣馬色）極其罕見，結合描金裝飾與躬首姿態，全世界已知類似完整例子僅個位數。相較常見的三彩馬，這件在顏色、姿態與工藝上均屬頂級孤例。 / The black glaze is exceptionally rare, combined with gilt decoration and the bowing posture—known complete examples worldwide are in the single digits. It stands out from typical sancai horses in color, pose, and craftsmanship.

Q2: 為何預期成交遠超估價？ / Why is the sale expected to far exceed the estimate?

A: 唐代三彩馬一直是國際拍場焦點，黑馬更屬頂尖稀有；參考1989年鐵路基金會黑馬£3.74m紀錄，以及近年類似頂級唐馬屢創高價，此件來自知名收藏，市場熱度高。 / Tang sancai horses are perennial auction highlights, with black examples at the pinnacle of rarity. Referencing the 1989 British Rail black horse at £3.74m, plus recent high prices for top Tang horses from prestigious collections.

Q3: 與松岡美術館那件有何不同？ / How does it compare to the one in Matsuga Art Museum?

A: 松岡美術館藏唐馬姿態類似但非黑色釉，本件黑色罕見度更高，保存與工藝亦屬上乘。 / The Matsuga example shares a similar posture but lacks the black glaze; this piece's black coloration adds superior rarity, with excellent condition and detailing.

Q4: 拍賣資訊？ / Auction details?

A: Sotheby's New York, Chinese Art Live Sale, 25 March 2026, 09:30 EDT。來自The Cindy and Jay Pritzker Collection，由Eskenazi相關聯或經手背景。 / Sotheby's New York, Chinese Art, March 25, 2026, 09:30 EDT. From The Cindy and Jay Pritzker Collection, with ties to Eskenazi provenance circles.

This piece represents the pinnacle of Tang ceramic artistry—powerful, elegant, and profoundly rare.

藏家介紹：辛迪與傑伊·普利茲克

Cindy and Jay Pritzker

辛迪·普利茲克（Cindy Pritzker，1924–2025）與丈夫傑伊·A·普利茲克（Jay A. Pritzker，1922–1999）是芝加哥著名慈善家、藝術收藏家，隸屬普利茲克家族（該家族創辦凱悅酒店集團）。兩人歷時近五十年，精心構築了一個極具眼光的私人藝術收藏，以現代與印象派大師作品為核心，包括文森·梵高、保羅·高更、亨利·馬蒂斯、瓦西里·康定斯基、馬克斯·貝克曼等人的傑作。收藏範圍廣闊，涵蓋不同時代與文化珍寶，例如本次蘇富比2026年3月中國藝術拍賣的重點——唐代描金加彩三彩躬首馬俑，以及15世紀航海圖與中世紀掛毯等。

他們的收藏風格極具個人特色：不僅注重藝術史價值，更強調作品能融入日常生活、激發靈感。辛迪長期致力於文學與公共事業，曾大力推動芝加哥哈羅德·華盛頓圖書館中心與千禧公園（內有以傑伊命名的普利茲克露天音樂亭，由法蘭克·蓋瑞設計）的建設。1979年，夫婦倆共同創辦普利茲克建築獎，被譽為建築界的「諾貝爾獎」。

傑伊於1999年逝世，辛迪於2025年3月以101歲高齡辭世。他們的收藏長期低調，2025年底起在蘇富比陸續上拍（印象派/現代專場已逾1億美元），2026年繼續包括中國藝術品。這件唐馬正是他們跨文化、跨時代收藏品味的絕佳體現，彰顯普利茲克夫婦對藝術的深刻熱愛與遠見。

Cindy and Jay Pritzker were prominent Chicago-based philanthropists, collectors, and members of the influential Pritzker family, known for founding the Hyatt Hotels chain. Jay A. Pritzker (1922–1999), a businessman and co-founder of Hyatt, and his wife Cindy Pritzker (1924–2025) built an extraordinary private art collection over nearly five decades. Their collection, carefully assembled with intellectual curiosity and aesthetic daring, focused primarily on Modern and Impressionist masterpieces by artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Henri Matisse, Wassily Kandinsky, Max Beckmann, and others. It also extended to broader historical treasures, including rare ancient artifacts like the Tang dynasty gilt-decorated sancai-glazed bowing horse (now featured in Sotheby's March 2026 Chinese Art sale), a 15th-century portolan chart, and medieval tapestries.

The Pritzkers' collecting reflected a deeply personal approach—works chosen not only for historical significance but for their ability to inspire daily life in their home. Cindy, in particular, was a lifelong advocate for literature and civic causes; she played a key role in developing Chicago's Harold Washington Library Center and Millennium Park (home to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, designed by Frank Gehry). Together, they established the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1979, widely regarded as the "Nobel Prize of architecture."

Jay passed away in 1999, and Cindy in March 2025 at age 101. Their collection, long kept private, began appearing at Sotheby's in late 2025 (with major Impressionist/Modern sales totaling over $100 million) and continues into 2026, including Chinese works of art. The Tang horse from their holdings exemplifies their eclectic yet discerning taste across cultures and centuries.