Asian Art Online Auction

February 27, 2014

LOT 19

Lot 19

Ivory Carved Okimono of a Fisherman, Meiji Period, Circa 1900

Ivory Carved Okimono of a Fisherman, Meiji Period, Circa 1900
Lot 19 Details
Ivory Carved Okimono of a Fisherman, Meiji Period, Circa 1900

Carved in the round with a fisherman reeling in his rod, the large fish resting on the rocky base, and a young child standing nearby
figure height 8.5" — 21.5 cm.

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $1,560
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Ivory Carved Okimono of a Fisherman, Meiji Period, Circa 1900
  • Ivory Carved Okimono of a Fisherman, Meiji Period, Circa 1900
  • Ivory Carved Okimono of a Fisherman, Meiji Period, Circa 1900
Provenance:

Acquired in Toronto during the 1980’s.

CONDITION DETAILS

loss to one finger; pole is carved in two separate pieces

LOT 19
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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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