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Netsuke d'un tigre en bois par Toshinaga, Japon, XIXE siècle
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 EUR
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Description
- wood and ivory
le félin à la queue sinueuse enroulé sur lui-même occupé à sa toilette, les muscles et le pelage très finement représentés, signature deToshinaga à deux caractères à la base
Provenance
Eskenazi Ltd., London, 15th November 1965.
Condition
The extended leg of the tiger has been broken and replaced on 1.5cm as visible on the catalogue illustration.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Compare a wood netsuke of a tiger from the Collection of Virginia G. Atchley, illustrated in Bernard Hurtig, Masterpieces of Netsuke Art. One Thousand Favorites of Feading Collectors, New York, 1973, ill. 44