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
Lot Estimate
ZAR 16 000 - 20 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 17 070
About this Item
A wood netsuke of a disappointed rat catcher, mid 19th century
the crouching half-naked figure pressing down a trap with both hands and crying out as a rat escapes over his back, his teeth of marine ivory, signed Gyokko (Gyokkosai), 3,5 cm high; and a root wood netsuke, 19th century, the open centre carved with a fox, its pupils inlaid, pale-brown patina, 3,2 cm high (2)
*This lot is not suitable for export
(2)
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