• Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art auction at Christies

    Sale 2598

    Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art and Textiles

    London, South Kensington

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    11 November 2011

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    • A CHINESE IVORY AND CORAL GROU
    Lot 1351

    A CHINESE IVORY AND CORAL GROUP WITH HONGMU CASE

    19TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    GBP 32,450

    Estimate

    GBP 6,000 - GBP 10,000

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    A CHINESE IVORY AND CORAL GROUP WITH HONGMU CASE
    19TH CENTURY
    Depicting a rocky landscape with a tall tree made of coral and a bearded figure riding a horse with a boy attendant carrying a flowering branch, with hongmu and glass case
    14¼ in. (36.1 cm.) long overall

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    Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.


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