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56 | BONHAMS A SCHOLAR'S ROCK
Displaying the characteristically creamy hue of Taihu stone, weathered
into an intricately perforated tall asymmetrical crescent shape, now
raised atop a fitted wooden stand itself of rock-form.
29 1/2in (75cm) height inclusive of stand
US$2,500 - 4,000
Provenance
Arts Du Monde
8064
A ROOT WOOD SCULPTURE OF SCHOLAR’S ROCK FORM
The gnarled and weathered specimen of dark hue assembled to
rest vertically upon a fitted wood stand evoking a shape perhaps
reminiscent of the Chinese character shan [mountain].
24 1/2in (62.2cm) total height inclusive of stand
US$3,000 - 5,000
8065
AN UNUSUAL CYPRESS BRANCH AND BURL
SCHOLAR’S OBJECT
The gnarled specimen of dark honey hue and figured in grain of dense
whorl, now mounted on a fitted stand in a manner reminiscent of a
stalwart and weathered tree.
32 1/2in (82.5cm) height inclusive of stand
US$3,000 - 5,000
