Asian Art Online Auction

July 10, 2014

LOT 15

Lot 15

Two Ivory and Wood Okimono Groups, Circa 1920

Two Ivory and Wood Okimono Groups, Circa 1920
Lot 15 Details
Two Ivory and Wood Okimono Groups, Circa 1920

Separately rendered, the two figures carved from ivory, one as a woman and the other a man, together with various amphibians and reptiles including a pair of turtles, a frog, and a snake, each figure seated on a trunk
widest width 10.2" — 26 cm.

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $372
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Two Ivory and Wood Okimono Groups, Circa 1920
  • Two Ivory and Wood Okimono Groups, Circa 1920
  • Two Ivory and Wood Okimono Groups, Circa 1920
Provenance:

Property from an Important Toronto Estate.

CONDITION DETAILS

age cracks to both

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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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