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Exceptionnel netsuke de créatures marines en bois par Kaigyoku, Japon, XIXE siècle
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- wood and ivory
formé d'une pieuvre et différents poissons entremêlés, les yeux incrustés de corne et ivoire, signature de Kaigyoku sur la tête de la raie
Provenance
Collection of Julius Katchen London.
Acquired from the above 9th July 1966.
Acquired from the above 9th July 1966.
Condition
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."
Catalogue Note
The piece appears to be the only carving by this artist in wood of this particular rare subject. A related example of similar subject and format but carved in ivory formerly in the collections of W. L. Behrens and Andre Lichtenberger, was sold at Ader, Picard, Tajan, 19th February 1979, lot. 89.