A carved lapis lazuli boulder,
清乾隆 青金石雕松蔭樓閣圖山子
A masterfully carved lapis lazuli boulder depicting a mountainous landscape with a secluded pavilion nestled among rocky formations and gnarled trees, created during the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty. The rich blue stone is accentuated with gold flecks and milky-white veining, displayed on a carved boxwood stand featuring pine and chrysanthemum motifs.
- Medium
- skilfully carved with a mountainous setting, the idyllic scene featured a secluded pavilion amongst jagged rockwork and gnarled trees, the stone of a rich blue colour accentuated with streaks of gold flecks and milky-white inclusions, with a boxwood stand carved in the form of a rockwork issuing entwined pine trees and chrysanthemum sprays
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
HOTUNG | 何東 The Personal Collection of the late Sir Joseph Hotung: Part 1 | Day
October 9, 2022
Estimate: $300,000 – $400,000
Lot 130
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