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Netsuke d'un papillon en bois et netsuke d'une fleur en ivoire par Homin Japon, XIXE siècle
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- ivory
la papillon composé de plusieurs essences de bois, posé sur une feuille mouvementée, les ailes déployées incrustées de nacre, ivoire, ébène et corne, les yeux en métal, la fleur aux pétales très délicatement sculptés, reposant sur sa tige feuillagée et laissant deviner le pistil, signature de Homin à trois caractères sur la tige (2)
Provenance
the butterfly: Eskenazi Ltd., London, 8th January 1966.
Condition
The ivory netsuke of flower is in good overall condition ; the butterfly with an ivory inlay re-stuck otherwise 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."