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 against a branch also with a phoenix perched on her head, gilt wood stand, 23/2cm (9 1/8in) high; a figure of Guanyin holding a lotus and riding on a dragon over waves, fixed stand, 9/8cm (3 3/4in) high; and a lady holding a lotus spray over her shoulder, wood stand, 8.5cm (3 3/8in) high. (6). Sold for £16,250 (€19,491)

Provenance: Christie's, London, 9 December 1986, lot 536 (figure of two ladies and phoenix)

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE ART. London, New Bond Street. 7 Nov 2013 - www.bonhams.com