Asian Art

June 2429, 2023
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LOT 386

Lot 386

A Very Fine Netsuke of a Reclining Ox and Its Young, By Okatomo, Kyoto, 18th Century

A Very Fine Netsuke of a Reclining Ox and Its Young, By Okatomo, Kyoto, 18th Century
Lot 386 Details
A Very Fine Netsuke of a Reclining Ox and Its Young, By Okatomo, Kyoto, 18th Century

The former recumbent as her offspring snuggles into her flank, the hair finely worked in countless thin, parallel incisions, the slightly-worn ivory is lightly stained and inlaid with horn for the eyes, signed in a rectangular reserve 'Okatomo' on the underside
length 2.4 in — 6 cm

Estimate $7,000-$9,000

Realised: $8,610
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Very Fine Netsuke of a Reclining Ox and Its Young, By Okatomo, Kyoto, 18th Century
  • A Very Fine Netsuke of a Reclining Ox and Its Young, By Okatomo, Kyoto, 18th Century
  • A Very Fine Netsuke of a Reclining Ox and Its Young, By Okatomo, Kyoto, 18th Century
  • A Very Fine Netsuke of a Reclining Ox and Its Young, By Okatomo, Kyoto, 18th Century
  • A Very Fine Netsuke of a Reclining Ox and Its Young, By Okatomo, Kyoto, 18th Century
  • A Very Fine Netsuke of a Reclining Ox and Its Young, By Okatomo, Kyoto, 18th Century
  • A Very Fine Netsuke of a Reclining Ox and Its Young, By Okatomo, Kyoto, 18th Century
  • A Very Fine Netsuke of a Reclining Ox and Its Young, By Okatomo, Kyoto, 18th Century
  • A Very Fine Netsuke of a Reclining Ox and Its Young, By Okatomo, Kyoto, 18th Century
Note:

Compare with a near identical example sold at Sotheby's Chicago, The Floyd Segel Collection of Netsuke, July 7, 1999, lot 61, price realised $14,375 USD.

Compare with another example by Okatomo from Bonhams London, May 10, 2017, lot 140.

Contains material which may be subject to import/export regulation

Bonhams London, May 10, 2017, lot 140

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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