A slender scholar's rock. Estimate US$ 6,000 - 8,000 (€5,400 - 7,200). Photo: Bonhams.

The creamy stone balancing elegantly on one tip and intricately weathered through revealing greenish and reddish patches in the spaces, fixed wood stand. 27in (68.7cm) high

Bonham's. CHINESE PAINTINGS AND WORKS OF ART, 14 Sep 2015 10:00 EDT - NEW YORK