Lot Essay
(US$6,000-8,000)
The sale will be conducted in Hong Kong dollars.
Please note that all US dollar estimates are for reference only
and any bids should be placed in Hong Kong dollars
MASTERWORKS OF CHINESE ART II
THURSDAY, 6 NOVEMBER 1997
AT 10:30 A.M. PRECISELY
(LOTS 1008-1111)
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
A RARE BAMBOO CARVING OF COILED SNAKES
Details
A RARE BAMBOO CARVING OF COILED SNAKES
18TH CENTURY
Carved as a central snake, before a smaller one, coiled around rockwork and branches issuing leaves, the bamboo with a rich honey patina, supported on a green-stained bone stand carved as a lotus leaf
2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) high, stand, box
18TH CENTURY
Carved as a central snake, before a smaller one, coiled around rockwork and branches issuing leaves, the bamboo with a rich honey patina, supported on a green-stained bone stand carved as a lotus leaf
2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) high, stand, box