• The Imperial Sale / Important  auction at Christies

    Sale 12555

    The Imperial Sale / Important Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art

    Convention Hall

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    1 June 2016

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    • A CARVED ALOESWOOD FIGURE OF A
    • A CARVED ALOESWOOD FIGURE OF A
    • A CARVED ALOESWOOD FIGURE OF A
    • A CARVED ALOESWOOD FIGURE OF A
    Lot 3383

    A CARVED ALOESWOOD FIGURE OF A LION

    KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)

    Price realised

    HKD 437,500

    Estimate

    HKD 200,000 - HKD 500,000

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    A CARVED ALOESWOOD FIGURE OF A LION
    KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
    The beast is carved with its head turned, bulging eyes and mouth open, with curly mane and detailed fur along the backbone, the bushy tail upswept towards the rump.
    10 in. (25.4 cm.) long, box

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