Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Chinese Carved Hardstone Bat Motif Headrest / Neck Pillow
- Price realized
- $123
- Pre-sale estimate
- $150 – $350
- Hammer price
- $100
- Category
- Sculptures and Carvings
- Sold
- January 16, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 1 - JANUARY 2026 NEW YEAR, NEW TREASURES AUCTION
Lot description
Chinese carved hardstone neck rest/ pillow, having openwork top with stylized Shou longevity character, flanked by a bat eating fruit on either end, rising on dragon caryatid supports, ending on paw feet, approx 4"h, 10"w, 3.5"d, 4.5lbs Provenance: The collection of Kathryn V. Alexander, an antiques dealer and designer with over 20 years of experience operating shops in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Middleburg, Virginia. Kathryn retired in 2020 and now lives in Georgetown, Texas
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.