A boxwood netsuke of a Dutchman with a child. ...
A boxwood netsuke of a Dutchman with a child. Early 19th century
Slightly bent forward under the weight of the boy he is carrying on his back, the Dutchman wears wide trousers, a buttoned-down robe and a sleeveless vest. The buttons of black wood.
Height 5.2 cm Provenance
Sotheby’s, London, 31.5.1965, lot 62 (lot of 2)
Collection Emil Damm, Munich, acquired at the above auction
A gift from Grete Damm, Munich, 1.7.1979
Coll. no. 425 (handwritten)
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A boxwood netsuke of a Dutchman with a child. Early 19th century
Slightly bent forward under the weight of the boy he is carrying on his back, the Dutchman wears wide trousers, a buttoned-down robe and a sleeveless vest. The buttons of black wood.
Height 5.2 cm Provenance
Sotheby’s, London, 31.5.1965, lot 62 (lot of 2)
Collection Emil Damm, Munich, acquired at the above auction
A gift from Grete Damm, Munich, 1.7.1979
Coll. no. 425 (handwritten)