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

• Lot Sold $8,000 (Hammer Price)
• $9,760 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

Some dark fissures in the stone across the base and over the top, one corner of the square pavillion roof cut back slightly.

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CONTACT INFORMATION +

Specialists
	Guy Cairnduff Head Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff		Geoffrey Smith Chairman Australian & International Art Melbourne  |  Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith
	Ann Roberts Specialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts		Anthony Hurl Specialist Consultant Arts & Design Adelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur
	Brett Ballard Senior Specialist Australian & International Art Sydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard		Fiona Hayward Senior Specialist Australian & International Art Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward