Asian Art Online Auction

April 17, 2014

LOT 12

Lot 12

Group of Five Ivory Okimonos, 1880 to 1910

Group of Five Ivory Okimonos, 1880 to 1910
Lot 12 Details
Group of Five Ivory Okimonos, 1880 to 1910

A mother and child; a fisherman and son; two chicken farmers; a single chicken farmer and a man sweeping a frog
tallest height 7.9" — 20 cm.

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $2,880
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Lots 8-35 Chinese and Japanese Ivory Carvings from a Toronto Estate.

CONDITION DETAILS

mother and child with age cracks, loss to boys right hand, and crack to base; fisherman and son with the figures missing poles; chicken farmers with one man missing his tool in left hand; chicken farmer’s basket is loose; man sweeping in good condition

LOT 12
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About Condition Ratings

  • 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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