A soapstone carving of a mythical beast, 19th/20th century

the animal crouched on all fours, facing forward with mouth open and eyes staring from beneath heavy brows, the tail coiled around its hind quarters, finely incised detailing in the caramel coloured stone, the underside incised with a four-character hallmark Xing you heng tang (Hall of Constancy)
8 cm long

• Lot Sold $9,500 (Hammer Price)
• $11,590 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

Generally good condition.

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CONTACT INFORMATION +

Specialists
	Guy Cairnduff Head Arts & Design Melbourne  |  Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 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 Consultant Specialist, Asian Art Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts		Anthony Hurl Consultant Specialist Arts & Design Adelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl
	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
	Marlene Cartlidge Administrator Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Marlene Cartlidge		Gary Singer Chief Executive Officer Australian & International Art Melbourne  |  Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Gary Singer