Asian Art

March 28April 02, 2020
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LOT 235

Lot 235

Two Ivory Carved Animal Netsuke, One Signed Hiroaki

Two Ivory Carved Animal Netsuke, One Signed Hiroaki
Lot 235 Details
Two Ivory Carved Animal Netsuke, One Signed Hiroaki

Consisting of a water buffalo, signed Hiroaki; and a ram
largest length 2 in — 5 cm

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $330
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Two Ivory Carved Animal Netsuke, One Signed Hiroaki
  • Two Ivory Carved Animal Netsuke, One Signed Hiroaki
  • Two Ivory Carved Animal Netsuke, One Signed Hiroaki
Provenance:

From an Important Toronto Netsuke Collection.

Water buffalo purchased in 1977 from Robert Deveau Galleries, Toronto. Ram purchased in 1977 from Waddington's, Toronto

Note:

Contains material which may be subject to import/export regulation

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 235
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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.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.