• Art d'Asie auction at Christies

    Sale 5580

    Art d'Asie

    Paris

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    21 December 2009

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    Lot 108

    NETSUKE EN BOIS

    JAPON, ECOLE DE GIFU, XIXEME SIECLE

    Price realised

    EUR 1,500

    Estimate

    EUR 700 - EUR 900

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    NETSUKE EN BOIS
    JAPON, ECOLE DE GIFU, XIXEME SIECLE
    Représentant un oni, l'air terrible, accroupi sur un panier, emprisonnant Shoki sous ce dernier, les yeux incrustés de corne brune, blonde et ivoire
    Hauteur: 4 cm. (1 9/16 in.)

    Provenance

    Ex private collection from the north-eastern cost of the USA

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    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.
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    Post Lot Text

    A WOOD NETSUKE OF AN ONI TRAPPING SHOKI
    JAPAN, GIFU SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY


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