Lot  704 Ravenel Spring Auction 2018

Ravenel Spring Auction 2018

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.

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Connoisseurship: The Literati Sale

Ravenel Spring Auction 2018

Saturday, June 2, 2018, 3:30pm