Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 6 March 2017

English Silver, Furniture, Oriental and Cape Silver, Decorative Arts and Furniture

Sold for

ZAR 9 368
Lot 309
  • 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
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 9 368

About this Item

A Japanese ivory carving of a fisherman, Meiji period (1868-1912)
standing on a rocky seashore holding a net in his left hand with his right hand preventing his hat from blowing off his head, raised on a low base, signed Gyokushi, 32cm high

* This lot is not suitable for export.



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