Japanese Art Online Auction

April 2626, 2018
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LOT 75

Lot 75

An Ivory Carved Okimono of Monkeys

An Ivory Carved Okimono of Monkeys
Lot 75 Details
An Ivory Carved Okimono of Monkeys

Of miniature standing tusk form, the lopsided stack carved with three robed monkeys sitting on top of each other’s shoulders, the bottommost monkey seated upon a tortoise’s back
length 5.6 in — 14.2 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $288
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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An Ivory Carved Okimono of Monkeys
  • An Ivory Carved Okimono of Monkeys
  • An Ivory Carved Okimono of Monkeys
Provenance:

Purchased from Gallery Sixtyeight Auctions, Toronto, in 1990

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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