A CARVED CORAL FIGURAL GROUP, 19TH/20TH CENTURY
A CARVED CORAL FIGURAL GROUP, 19TH/20TH CENTURYEstimate $3,000 – $5,000
- Lot Sold $7,000 (Hammer Price)
- $8,400 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
of two maidens standing beside a bird perched on a florette strewn tree trunk, one holding a hibiscus flower, the other a peony flower and basket of flowers, the coral of rich tone with slight white flecking, wood stand
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15.5CM
In China red coral is associated with auspiciousness and longevity because of its colour and resemblance to deer antlers.