Lot 3631. The 'Liu Yun Xiu' root wood scholar's rock, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century; width 21 cm., 8 1/4 in. Estimate 300,000 — 500,000 HKD. Lot sold 687,500 HKD. Photo Sotheby's

the golden coloured root twisted in multiple contortions and oriented with several views, the patina of rich warm colour, two wood stands

Sotheby's. Contemporary Literati — A Gathering, Hong Kong, 07 april 2014