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 28 450
Lot 144
  • An ivory netsuke of a monkey, 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 10 000 - 12 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 28 450

About this Item

An ivory netsuke of a monkey, 19th century
seated, clasping his knees, dressed as a courtier in an eboshi hat, his robes engraved and stained with a crane and sprays of foliage, holding an ogi in his left hand and ginko nuts in his right, with inlaid eyes, 4 cm high

*This lot is not suitable for export



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