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Asian Art Auction

November 28, 2016

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LOT 41

Lot 41

Two Carved Ivory Netsuke, Meiji Period

Two Carved Ivory Netsuke, Meiji Period
Lot 41 Details
Two Carved Ivory Netsuke, Meiji Period

明治時代 牙雕根付兩件

Including one rounded rectangular Manju netsuke, carved in relief to depict Zhong Kui, holding a tanto inlaid with a small bead. The second an anabori-netsuke, finely rendered as a pile of nine gingko nuts (Bai Guo), stacked to form a balanced composition
larger height 2" — 5 cm.

Estimate $700-$900

Realised: $840
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

From the Private Collection of a Prominent Dutch Artist, and thence by descent within the family

Note:

A similar anabori-netsuke of gingko nuts was sold at Bonhams London, May 14, 2015, lot 17 (one of two)

A rectangular manju netsuke originally from The Katchen Collection of Netsuke with a similar style of carving was sold at Bonhams New York, September 16, 2009, lot 2109 as part of The Bluette H. Kirchhoff Collection of Netsuke and Sagemono

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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