Asian Art Auction

December 05, 2011

LOT 1

Lot 1

Ivory Netsuke of a Tiger Group, 19th Century

Ivory Netsuke of a Tiger Group, 19th Century
Lot 1 Details
Ivory Netsuke of a Tiger Group, 19th Century

A mother and two cubs, all with mother-of-pearl inset eyes
height 1.8" — 4.5 cm.
signed Haikuryu within a double gourd

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $1,680
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Lots 1 to 9: A Collection of Netsukes from an Important Westmount, QC, Collection

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 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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