Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 6 March 2017

English Silver, Furniture, Oriental and Cape Silver, Decorative Arts and Furniture
  • A Japanese ivory carving of a fisherman, Meiji period (1868-1912)
  • A Japanese ivory carving of a fisherman, Meiji period (1868-1912)


Lot Estimate
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000

About this Item

A Japanese ivory carving of a fisherman, Meiji period (1868-1912) standing on a rocky seashore carved with fish and waves, holding a basket with fish in his left hand, his right hand holding a trident, raised on a low base, signed Gyokushi, 31cm high* This lot is not suitable for export.


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