31st Jan, 2019 11:30
The Asian Works of Art Auction
A LOT OF NINE JAPANESE IVORY CARVINGS
COLLECTION OF NINE LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE IVORY CARVINGS,
including two figure groups, the taller 5.5cm high; along with a netsuke and a seal (9)
A condition report is offered as an indication of any issues visible to the naked eye. As none of our staff is a professional conservator or restorer, buyers must satisfy themselves in respect of condition. The condition report does not form part of any contract between McTear's and the buyer, and all lots are offered "as is" in accordance with our Terms of Business available on our website.
Sold for £380
Estimated at £100 - £200
Condition Report
Seal shows splits to the ivory, the carving of man and mice has a crack and loss to mouse ear, the carving of man with hammer has a piece missing to the front left as you look at it, the carving of boy and fruit has loss to the fruiting leaf at the basket and something appears to be missing from his hand, the warrior striking the crouching figure has an area of his sword missing at his back, the figure of man and two boys is damaged to the hand of the man and to the foot of one boy.
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