19th century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Jewellery

Live Auction, 18 March 2019

Chinese and Japanese Ceramics and Works of Art

Sold for

ZAR 34 140
Lot 127
  • A wood netsuke of a tiger, 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 10 000 - 12 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 34 140

About this Item

A wood netsuke of a tiger, 19th century
seated, its head turned back to the left as it snarls, its tail passing around the left flank forming the himotoshi, the body stripes heightened with staining, the pupils inlaid, signed in a long oval reserve, Mitsunobu, 3,2 cm high


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