• The Sunday Sale - Property fro auction at Christies

    Sale 5461

    The Sunday Sale - Property from the Collection of The Baroness Dunn

    London, South Kensington

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    14 March 2010

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    Lot 127

    A CHINESE SOAPSTONE CARVING OF A MYTHICAL BEAST

    17TH/18TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    GBP 4,375

    Estimate

    GBP 1,200 - GBP 1,800

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    A CHINESE SOAPSTONE CARVING OF A MYTHICAL BEAST
    17TH/18TH CENTURY
    The beast lying recumbent upon a branch of long serrated leaves, its head turned back upon itself, the stone of a cream or off-white tone
    4 in. (10 cm.) wide, fitted wood stand

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    This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage


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