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 18 208
About this Item
A wood figure netsuke of a fisher-girl and an octopus, 19th century
the girl holding the amorous octopus by its nose, its tentacles wrapped around her back and over her knee, 4 cm high; a lacquered and painted netsuke of an Oni, 19th century, seated next to a drum, his head resting on his right hand, gilt highlights, 2,8 cm high, and a wood netsuke of a sculptor, 19th century carving the head of a Ni-O temple guardian, signed Toshiyuki, 1,9 cm high (3)
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