Asian Art II - 16th November 2022

Lot 715

A LARGE CHINESE HARDWOOD 'THREE LEGGED TOAD' STAND

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £800

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Description

A LARGE CHINESE HARDWOOD 'THREE LEGGED TOAD' STAND

LATE QING DYNASTY/REPUBLIC PERIOD

Carved with a three legged toad crouched on a rockwork amidst lingzhi and a pine tree, with swirling clouds issuing from its mouth forming the platform, 34.5cm.

Cf. Christie's New York, 17th September 2015, lot 1054 for a similar wood stand.