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Grand Okimono en ivoire sculpté Ecole de Tokyo, Japon, époque Meiji (1868-1912)
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- ivory
représentant un paysan debout transportant un fagot de bois, perdu dans la contemplation d'une fleur de chrysanthème qu'il tient dans sa main gauche, signature Muneaki incisée sous le pied droit, sur son socle en bois
Condition
The left ankle of the okimono has been broken and re-glued with an associated vertical age crack extending vertically along his leg ; some vertical age crackles along his two legs and a thin one across his forehead and to his right hand. His left hand slightly loose but otherwise it is in good overall condition and highly decorative. The wood stand in good overall condition.
"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."