Lot 31. A rare red coral carving of a phoenix amidst clouds, Qing Dynasty; 27cm (10 5/8) long. Estimate HK$ 200,000-300,000. Sold for HK$ 250,000 (€ 29,701). Courtesy Bonhams. Intricately worked as a descending phoenix emerging from clouds, its head turned...

A group of three red coral carvings, Late Qing Dynasty-Republic Period. Photo courtesy Bonhams. Comprising a carving of two ladies, one standing with a phoenix perched on her head and holding a loose hanging basket in its beak and the other lady resting...

A large red coral carving of Lady Immortals, Late Qing Dynasty. Photo courtesy Bonhams. The large branching coral carved as four ladies floating on a raft formed from a fruiting peach log, one standing at the prow with a bird perched on her head beside...