Lot 7
A Fine Wood Netsuke of a Boy, Signed Gyokuso, Early 20th Century
Lot 7 Details
A Fine Wood Netsuke of a Boy, Signed Gyokuso, Early 20th Century
The small boy seated at his desk writing calligraphy, right hand grasping the brush while his left hand free to initiate an akanbe facial gesture, tied to his back a coral ribbon and an amber pouch, incised signature on rectangular reserve to the underside
1.3 x 1.3 x 1.1 in — 3.2 x 3.2 x 2.9 cm
Estimate $2,000-$3,000
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Provenance:
Sotheby's Toronto, March 29th, 30th and 31st, 1982, lot 286
From an Important Toronto Netsuke Collection