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April 17, 2014

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LOT 15

Lot 15

Large Tinted Ivory of a Fisherman and Son, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Large Tinted Ivory of a Fisherman and Son, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Lot 15 Details
Large Tinted Ivory of a Fisherman and Son, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Carved in the round as a fisherman and young boy holding their catch, the figures raised on an oval-form base
height 16.1" — 41 cm.
base inlay with inscribed red lacquer signature

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $1,620
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Large Tinted Ivory of a Fisherman and Son, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
  • Large Tinted Ivory of a Fisherman and Son, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
  • Large Tinted Ivory of a Fisherman and Son, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Provenance:

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

CONDITION DETAILS

vertical age crack on the man’s front side; circular age crack around the man’s face; smaller age cracks to the man and son’s back

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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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