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.