Asian Art

March 28April 02, 2020
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LOT 249

Lot 249

A Group of Four Ivory Figural Netsuke, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

A Group of Four Ivory Figural Netsuke, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Lot 249 Details
A Group of Four Ivory Figural Netsuke, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Consisting of a man adjusting his shoe; a man with a giant mokugyo; Hotei and child; and a man resting on a stump
tallest height 1.7 in — 4.4 cm

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $570
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A Group of Four Ivory Figural Netsuke, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
  • A Group of Four Ivory Figural Netsuke, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
  • A Group of Four Ivory Figural Netsuke, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Provenance:

From an Important Toronto Netsuke Collection.

Man adjusting shoe purchased in 1976 from Paraphernalia Antiques, Manchester, Vermont. Man with mokugyo purchased in 1976 from John Britnell Art Galleries Limited, Toronto. Man on stump purchased in 1978 from Robert Deveau Galleries, Toronto

Note:

Contains material which may be subject to import/export regulation

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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