Asian Art

June 0409, 2022
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LOT 277

Lot 277

An Ivory, Wood and Bronze Okimono of a Carpenter, Meiji Period (1868-1912)

An Ivory, Wood and Bronze Okimono of a Carpenter, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Lot 277 Details
An Ivory, Wood and Bronze Okimono of a Carpenter, Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Seated on three large rectangular logs, the carpenter with one arm raised to drive a metal stake through the wood, his bare arms, head, feet, and sandals carved from ivory while his tools, toolbox, and outfit fashioned out of bronze
length 10.6 in — 27 cm

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $2,700
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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An Ivory, Wood and Bronze Okimono of a Carpenter, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
  • An Ivory, Wood and Bronze Okimono of a Carpenter, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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