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LOT 43

Lot 43

An Extremely Rare Carved Wood Netsuke of a Standing Horse, Meiji Period

An Extremely Rare Carved Wood Netsuke of a Standing Horse, Meiji Period
Lot 43 Details
An Extremely Rare Carved Wood Netsuke of a Standing Horse, Meiji Period

明治時代 形彫根付 馬

Finely and gracefully carved, standing with its legs together, the head down and turned to the left and the tail sweeping around its left hind leg forming a compact position
height 2" — 5.1 cm.
signed by the artist

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $720
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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An Extremely Rare Carved Wood Netsuke of a Standing Horse, Meiji Period
  • An Extremely Rare Carved Wood Netsuke of a Standing Horse, Meiji Period
  • An Extremely Rare Carved Wood Netsuke of a Standing Horse, Meiji Period
Provenance:

Property of a Lady, Toronto

Note:

A very similar example was sold at Bonhams London, May 13, 2013, lot 13 for $62,287 CAD in the sale entitled Fine Netsuke from the Adrienne Barbanson Collection

Another similar netsuke was sold at Bonhams New York, September 17, 2013, lot 2012 for $46,215 CAD as part of The James A. Rose Collection of Netsuke and Sagemono

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 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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