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Netsuke d'Hakuzosu en ivoire Japon, XIXE siècle
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- ivory
debout la tête tournée vers la gauche, appuyée sur son bâton, vêtu d'une longue robe et d'une coiffe, les oreilles pointues, les yeux en amande, la gueule entrouverte laissant apparaître les crocs ; petit manque
Condition
Good overall condition with a 0.5cm swallow flake to the back to the edge of the robe ; very nice age patina ; some expected age cracks to the ivory.
"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 an ivory netsuke of a fox-priest, illustrated in Neil K. Davey, Netsuke. A Comprehensive Study based on the M. T. Hindson Collection with a Preface by W. W. Winkworth, London, 1974, ill. 972.