THREE MYTHICAL BEAST CARVINGS 20th century (3)

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THREE MYTHICAL BEAST CARVINGS 20th century Comprising a crouching beast with the head facing forward, pricked ears, defined nostrils, and a long, upswept tail resting along the flank, the stone of greyish-white calcified tone; and a recumbent frog-like animal with the head raised upwards, the stone of mottled dark green and brown tone; and a feline with a coiled body and the head turned to the right, looking back, the stone of dark green with reddish-brown staining. The largest: 9cm (3 1/2in) long. (3). Footnotes: 二十世紀雕瑞獸三件 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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THREE MYTHICAL BEAST CARVINGS 20th century (3)

Lot 0525

Estimate £600-£800

Current Bid (1 bid)

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£300

Collector's Treasures: Asian Art

London, UNITED KINGDOM, United Kingdom

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A PALE GREEN JADE DOUBLE FISH PENDANT 19th century

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£360

London, UNITED KINGDOM

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£400

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£300

London, UNITED KINGDOM

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£300

London, UNITED KINGDOM

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London, UNITED KINGDOM

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Current Bid - 2 bids

£110

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Current Bid - 1 bid

£100

London, UNITED KINGDOM

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Current Bid - 2 bids

£110

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£110

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£100

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£240

London, UNITED KINGDOM

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Current Bid - 4 bids

£130

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Current Bid - 1 bid

£100

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Current Bid - 13 bids

£900

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Current Bid - 3 bids

£120

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£120

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