Asian Art

March 28April 02, 2020
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LOT 233

Lot 233

A Group of Four Wood Animal Netsuke, Signed Shozan and Tamaichi, 19th/20th Century

A Group of Four Wood Animal Netsuke, Signed Shozan and Tamaichi, 19th/20th Century
Lot 233 Details
A Group of Four Wood Animal Netsuke, Signed Shozan and Tamaichi, 19th/20th Century

Consisting of a ram, signed Tamaichi; two mice signed Shozan; monkey and turtle pair, signed Shozan; and a hare, signed Tamaichi
longest length 2 in — 5 cm

Estimate $400-$600

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A Group of Four Wood Animal Netsuke, Signed Shozan and Tamaichi, 19th/20th Century
  • A Group of Four Wood Animal Netsuke, Signed Shozan and Tamaichi, 19th/20th Century
  • A Group of Four Wood Animal Netsuke, Signed Shozan and Tamaichi, 19th/20th Century
Provenance:

From an Important Toronto Netsuke Collection.

All purchased in 1977 from Robert Deveau Galleries, Toronto

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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