Lot #238 - An unusual soapstone 'landscape' boulder, Qing dynasty, 19th century
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Auction House:Sotheby's Australia
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Sale Name:Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design
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Sale Date:18 Jul 2018 ~ 6pm (AEST)
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Lot #:238
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Lot Description:An unusual soapstone 'landscape' boulder, Qing dynasty, 19th century
of irregular form, carved with figures beneath pine trees in a rocky and mountainous landscape with pavilions set on a high plateau and a small bridge crossing over a waterfall, the stone in tones of caramel colour used to highlight the carving, two seals to either side and the base incised with a dedication in black reading 'Yongzheng eighth year ninth month', fitted wood stand (2)
18 cm long -
Estimate:A$5,000 - 7,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
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