Lot Essay
Compare with a stylistically similar carving of Shoulao from the personal collection of Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Hawthorn, sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 3 December 2008, lot 2342.
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PROPERTY FROM AN ASIAN COLLECTION
A SMALL BAMBOO CARVING OF SHOULAO
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A SMALL BAMBOO CARVING OF SHOULAO
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The immortal finely carved reclining against a pierced rocky outcrop, supporting himself on his right arm, playfully holding a large ripe peach in his outstretched hand, his left hand resting on his raised knee, the figure with a characteristically large forehead and smiling expression beneath a long beard, his loose robes falling in folds at his feet
2 3/4 in. (7 cm.) high, box
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The immortal finely carved reclining against a pierced rocky outcrop, supporting himself on his right arm, playfully holding a large ripe peach in his outstretched hand, his left hand resting on his raised knee, the figure with a characteristically large forehead and smiling expression beneath a long beard, his loose robes falling in folds at his feet
2 3/4 in. (7 cm.) high, box
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