Decorative Arts, Furniture and Jewellery

Live Virtual Auction, 4 - 5 April 2022

Asian Art

Sold for

ZAR 22 278
Lot 107
  • A Japanese wooden netsuke of a slumbering Shojo, Meiji period, 1868-1912


Lot Estimate
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 22 278

About this Item

A Japanese wooden netsuke of a slumbering Shojo, Meiji period, 1868-1912
the carved figure resting her head heavily in her upturned hand, with peaceful expression and long flowing hair, the outer robes with diaper decoration, her loose pants with geometric design, signed, minor chip, 3,5cm high

Provenance

Property of the Late Albert Newall and hence by decent to the current owner.

Property of an Oriental Collector.



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