Japanese Art Online Auction

April 2626, 2018
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LOT 90

Lot 90

A Japanese Patinated White Metal Elephant and Rider

A Japanese Patinated White Metal Elephant and Rider
Lot 90 Details
A Japanese Patinated White Metal Elephant and Rider

The sides inlaid with cloisonné roundels of the Tokugawa crest
height 7 in — 17.8 cm

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $132
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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A Japanese Patinated White Metal Elephant and Rider
  • A Japanese Patinated White Metal Elephant and Rider
Provenance:

Acquired in New York in the early 1900s

CONDITION DETAILS

missing arm and repair to boy

LOT 90
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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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