Lot Essay
See a very similar model of a crab sold at Christie's Amsterdam, 13-14 December 2011, lot 534.
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JAPON, EPOQUE MEIJI, FIN DU XIXEME SIECLE
Details
CRABE ARTICULE EN IVOIRE SIGNE OGIWARA YUMIN SAKU
JAPON, EPOQUE MEIJI, FIN DU XIXEME SIECLE
Il est sculpté de façon très naturaliste, ses pattes articulées autour de lui, la carapace du dos s'ouvrant pour former boîte. Ses yeux exorbités sont également mobiles.
Largeur: 21 cm. (8 ¼ in.)
JAPON, EPOQUE MEIJI, FIN DU XIXEME SIECLE
Il est sculpté de façon très naturaliste, ses pattes articulées autour de lui, la carapace du dos s'ouvrant pour former boîte. Ses yeux exorbités sont également mobiles.
Largeur: 21 cm. (8 ¼ in.)
Provenance
Acquired by the great-grand-father of the present owner between 1894-1897 in Asia where he was travelling with the famous French explorer Jean Chaffanjon (1854-1913).
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Further details
A CARVED IVORY CRAB SIGNED OGIWARA YUMIN SAKU
JAPAN, MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY
JAPAN, MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY
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