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California Asian Art Auction Gallery

 California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 16, 2012  Dec. 16, 2012

Lot # 152
A RARE CHINESE CARVED CORAL FIGURAL GROUP OF "EIGHT IMMORTALS"     民國 紅珊瑚八仙雕件


  • Dimension: H: 12 in (30.5 cm), L: 12 1/4 in (31 cm)
  • Estimate From: $12000
  • Estimate To: $18000

This figural group of Eight Immortals is delicately carved out of a natural branch of coral. The carvings were skillful and naturalistic, the postures and expressions of each Immortal are different and each carries a signatory religious symbol. The rest of the coral branch was carved with a pine tree and two cranes flying above. Republic period.