Lot 1434. A small bamboo carving of an Immortal, 18th century; 5½ in. (13.9 cm.) high. Estimate USD 15,000 - USD 20,000. Price realised USD USD 12,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2011

Shown standing dressed in long robes left open at the chest, holding a basket of flowers in his left hand and a hoe in his right, from which hangs a double gourd tied with lingzhi, his head turned to one side, and his face carved with pleasant expression. 

Provenance: Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York.