Asian Art Auction

November 28, 2016

LOT 45

Lot 45

Two Wood Netsuke, Meiji Period and Later

Two Wood Netsuke, Meiji Period and Later
Lot 45 Details
Two Wood Netsuke, Meiji Period and Later

明治時代 木雕根付兩件

Each finely carved, one a men-netsuke (mask) depicting a smiling Okame, her hair parted at the centre framing her plump face. The second of a coiled cobra, its scaled body wrapped in a serpentine manner and its head raised and hood expanded, baring its teeth
cobra height 1.5" — 3.9 cm.
the cobra signed by the artist

Estimate $500-$600

Realised: $552
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

From an Important Private Collection, Canada

Note:

For a similar mask of Okame, please see Bonhams London, May 14, 2015, lot 52

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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