Asian Art

October 2429, 2020
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LOT 13

Lot 13

Michael Birch (1926-2008), A Boxwood Netsuke of a Leaping Carp

Michael Birch (1926-2008), A Boxwood Netsuke of a Leaping Carp
Lot 13 Details
Michael Birch (1926-2008), A Boxwood Netsuke of a Leaping Carp

Signed on inlaid gold cartouche 'MHB'
length 2.1 in — 5.3 cm

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $840
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Michael Birch (1926-2008), A Boxwood Netsuke of a Leaping Carp
  • Michael Birch (1926-2008), A Boxwood Netsuke of a Leaping Carp
  • Michael Birch (1926-2008), A Boxwood Netsuke of a Leaping Carp
  • Michael Birch (1926-2008), A Boxwood Netsuke of a Leaping Carp
Provenance:

From an Important Toronto Netsuke Collection

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CONDITION DETAILS

in fine condition; 品相完好

LOT 13
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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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