Trois okimono en ivoire Japon, époque Meiji (1868-1912)

comprenant un paysan s'adonnant à la ceuillette, un marchand chargé de paniers et un troisième homme bedonnant portant un enfant dans ses bras, incrusté de nacre, signatures à deux caractères à la base dont deux dans des cartouches rectangulaires rouges (3)

The bigest figure with a round crack to the top of the head. The basket on his back is chipped to the rim with associated small crack. A crack along his left leg has been filled in. The base shows a 5cm age crack crossing the incised flower. Some small age crackles overall. All the baskets of the smaller fisherman have been chipped, broken and restored/reglued/replaced with straw parts. A round age crack to the base. The last figure is in good overall condition with a small crack to his bag and one leg of the rat broken and missing.
"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.
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