Print page | Email lot to a friend
Back to previous pageLOT 1059
Sold for (Inc. bp): £29,040
QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY AD
(859 grams, 27cm (excluding stand)).
A large and finely carved double-armed red coral branch; designed to be viewed in the round; the left-side arm depicting, to the front, detailed foliage with flowers; a plume of feathers to the top; a naturalistically carved carp suspended, with integral loop and attached to a chain, the links carved from the same single piece of coral without joins; two youthful figures, one with elaborate jewellery, holding a ruyi sceptre; below, the other with hair in two buns, hands joined in a gesture of respect, seated on a large flower; at the base, a finely carved lotus. To the reverse of the left-side branch, detailed foliage with flowers; a naturalistically carved carp; a small songbird perched on a branch. To the front of the right-side branch, an adult figure, probably a Buddhist saint or deity, wearing a diadem and large earrings, a sphere in the right hand, the left hand stretched upwards, an urna to the forehead; draped in finely carved robes; above, an elaborate lotus with a small dog seated, and a youthful figure with elaborate hairstyle, in diving pose with the feet above, decorated boots to the feet, a small lotus in the right hand. To the reverse of the right-side branch, a bearded dragon at the base; elaborately carved foliage above, with an ornate sceptre with ribbon decoration; a lotus flower; the coral carving standing on a later period carved and varnished red wood two-part stand depicting stylised waves in the round with a leaping fish to the uppermost part and brass wire scroll inlay to the basal edge (small chip to edge of one of the four stand feet).
PROVENANCE:
Property of a London collector by inheritance; acquired before 1930.
TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.