Lot 704
AN AGARWOOD SCULPTURE
Weight: 73.9 g
Estimate
TWD 650,000-900,000
HKD 175,000-243,000
USD 22,400-31,000
CNY 141,000-195,000
Sold Price
+ OVERVIEW
Agarwood is formed in the heartwood of aquilaria trees when they become infected with a type of mould. Prior to infection, the heartwood is odourless, relatively light and pale coloured; however, as the infection progresses, the tree produces a dark aromatic resin, called aloes or agar, in response to the attack, which results in a very dense, dark, resin embedded heartwood. On this lot, lines of oud oil can be seen, releasing strong fragrance. Fusen agarwood is undoubtedly of the best quality among agarwood from all districts with its deep sweet fragrance.
Connoisseurship: The Literati Sale
Ravenel Spring Auction 2018
Saturday, June 2, 2018, 3:30pm