Lot 8143. A rootwood 'scholar's rock' carving, Qing dynasty. Estimate US$ 5,000 - 7,000 (€4,500 - 6,300). Photo: Bonhams. 

Cleverly and intricately carved as an elegant scholar's rock with craggy edges and hollowed voids, the integral stand formed as a gnarled pine trunk with needle clusters. 13 3/4in (35cm) high

Bonhams. CHINESE WORKS OF ART, 11:00 EDT  - NEW YORK