Asian Art Online Auction

April 17, 2014

LOT 17

Lot 17

Ivory Carving of a Cat and Kitten, Meiji Period, Circa 1870’s/1880’s

Ivory Carving of a Cat and Kitten, Meiji Period, Circa 1870’s/1880’s
Lot 17 Details
Ivory Carving of a Cat and Kitten, Meiji Period, Circa 1870’s/1880’s

With the kitten climbing along the larger cat, its paws outstretched towards a brocade ball
width 6.3" — 16 cm.
carved signature to base

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $132
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Ivory Carving of a Cat and Kitten, Meiji Period, Circa 1870’s/1880’s
  • Ivory Carving of a Cat and Kitten, Meiji Period, Circa 1870’s/1880’s
  • Ivory Carving of a Cat and Kitten, Meiji Period, Circa 1870’s/1880’s
Provenance:

Lots 8-35 Chinese and Japanese Ivory Carvings from a Toronto Estate.

CONDITION DETAILS

age cracks throughout; small loss to the right ear of mother cat

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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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