Asian Art

October 2429, 2020
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LOT 25

Lot 25

A Group of Three Japanese Ivory 'Monkey' and Lacquer Whist Counters, Meiji Period

A Group of Three Japanese Ivory 'Monkey' and Lacquer Whist Counters, Meiji Period
Lot 25 Details
A Group of Three Japanese Ivory 'Monkey' and Lacquer Whist Counters, Meiji Period

Consisting of two ivory counters carved with monkeys, one with a red seal incised on the underside; and one lacquered wood counter with flowers
length 3.7 in — 9.3 cm

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $540
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Group of Three Japanese Ivory 'Monkey' and Lacquer Whist Counters, Meiji Period
  • A Group of Three Japanese Ivory 'Monkey' and Lacquer Whist Counters, Meiji Period
Provenance:

From an Important Toronto Netsuke Collection

Note:

Contains material which may be subject to import/export regulation

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CONDITION DETAILS

one ivory counter with 2cm divet loss on the lower border next to a flap; lacquer counter missing all inlays except one; 牙雕计数器有小缺,漆器镶嵌物缺失

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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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