Lot 185 ♣ - A205AS Art d'Asie : Himalaya, Chine - mardi, 20. juin 2023, 10h00
A LARGE AND ELABORATELY CARVED RHINOCEROS HORN.
China, 19th c. Height 71 cm.
Detailed openwork depicting immortals and monkeys in the peach orchard of longevity springing from the mouth of a dragon. Finely carved wood base. Restored and some damages.
Provenance:
- According to a handwritten inventory of 2003 this item has been purchased at Sotheby's (ca. 1970). Originally a pair, the twin has been published several times in the Apollo magazine (1971, 1973 and 1976).
- From an old Geneva collection.
- According to a handwritten inventory of 2003 this item has been purchased at Sotheby's (ca. 1970). Originally a pair, the twin has been published several times in the Apollo magazine (1971, 1973 and 1976).
- From an old Geneva collection.
Cet objet contient des matériaux d'espèces en voie de disparition et est soumis à certaines restrictions commerciales. Les acheteurs potentiels doivent se familiariser avec les réglementations douanières pertinentes avant de faire une offre s'ils ont l'intention de l'importer dans un autre pays.
CHF 60 000 / 80 000 | (€ 61 860 / 82 470)
Vendu pour CHF 73 500 (frais inclus)