Asian Art

October 2429, 2020
Auction begins to close at 12:00 am ET

Online Auction
LOT 17

Lot 17

A Group of Four Boxwood and Ebony Netsuke of Vegetables, Cherry Blossoms, and a Leaf, Three Signed, 19th/20th Century

A Group of Four Boxwood and Ebony Netsuke of Vegetables, Cherry Blossoms, and a Leaf, Three Signed, 19th/20th Century
Lot 17 Details
A Group of Four Boxwood and Ebony Netsuke of Vegetables, Cherry Blossoms, and a Leaf, Three Signed, 19th/20th Century

longest length 2.6 in — 6.5 cm

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $660
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
A Group of Four Boxwood and Ebony Netsuke of Vegetables, Cherry Blossoms, and a Leaf, Three Signed, 19th/20th Century
  • A Group of Four Boxwood and Ebony Netsuke of Vegetables, Cherry Blossoms, and a Leaf, Three Signed, 19th/20th Century
  • A Group of Four Boxwood and Ebony Netsuke of Vegetables, Cherry Blossoms, and a Leaf, Three Signed, 19th/20th Century
  • A Group of Four Boxwood and Ebony Netsuke of Vegetables, Cherry Blossoms, and a Leaf, Three Signed, 19th/20th Century
  • A Group of Four Boxwood and Ebony Netsuke of Vegetables, Cherry Blossoms, and a Leaf, Three Signed, 19th/20th Century
Provenance:

Leaf and mushrooms purchased in 1980 and 1984 from Betty Killam Oriental Arts, Connecticut.
Eggplants purchased in 1980 from September Morn Antique Oriental Art, Massachusetts
Cherry blossoms purchased in 1979 directly from the artist
From an Important Toronto Netsuke Collection

Click here to download condition report images

CONDITION DETAILS

in fine condition; 品相完好

LOT 17
×

About Condition Ratings

  • 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.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.