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LOT 325

Lot 325

An Ivory Netsuke of a Courtesan and Attendant, Early 19th Century

An Ivory Netsuke of a Courtesan and Attendant, Early 19th Century
Lot 325 Details
An Ivory Netsuke of a Courtesan and Attendant, Early 19th Century

The two figures reminiscent of classical ukiyo-e depictions of courtesans
height 2.3 in — 5.9 cm

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $704
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An Ivory Netsuke of a Courtesan and Attendant, Early 19th Century
  • An Ivory Netsuke of a Courtesan and Attendant, Early 19th Century
  • An Ivory Netsuke of a Courtesan and Attendant, Early 19th Century
Provenance:

Private Montreal Collection

Note:

Compare with a near identical example from the Museum Kunstpalast, Düsseldorf, accession number P 2005-401.
https://sammlung.kunstpalast.de/en/objects/53304/netsuke-kurtisane-und-dienerin

Contains material which may be subject to import/export regulation.

CONDITION DETAILS

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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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