A VERY RARE TALL IVORY NETSUKE OF A CHINESE DOCTOR
Unsigned
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The ivory netsuke finely stained and with a rich patina. Depicted is a Chinese doctor with characteristic facial features and a chin beard. He wears a doctor’s cap, holds a bamboo basket before him and a finely carved medicinal leaf is draped over his shoulder. His well-carved flowing robe is incised with cloud patterns and the himotoshi in the reverse are spectacularly large and functional, indicative of the early period.
HEIGHT 9.4 cm
Condition: Very good condition. Tiny, old restoration to a section of the toes of the right foot.
Provenance: French private collection.
Auction comparison:
Another netsuke depicting the subject of a Chinese doctor was sold by Bonhams, The James A. Rose Collection of Netsuke and Sagemono, 17 September 2013, New York, lot 2080 (sold for 11.875 USD).
Lot details
Unsigned
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The ivory netsuke finely stained and with a rich patina. Depicted is a Chinese doctor with characteristic facial features and a chin beard. He wears a doctor’s cap, holds a bamboo basket before him and a finely carved medicinal leaf is draped over his shoulder. His well-carved flowing robe is incised with cloud patterns and the himotoshi in the reverse are spectacularly large and functional, indicative of the early period.
HEIGHT 9.4 cm
Condition: Very good condition. Tiny, old restoration to a section of the toes of the right foot.
Provenance: French private collection.
Auction comparison:
Another netsuke depicting the subject of a Chinese doctor was sold by Bonhams, The James A. Rose Collection of Netsuke and Sagemono, 17 September 2013, New York, lot 2080 (sold for 11.875 USD).
Sale price
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Unsigned
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The ivory netsuke finely stained and with a rich patina. Depicted is a Chinese doctor with characteristic facial features and a chin beard. He wears a doctor’s cap, holds a bamboo basket before him and a finely carved medicinal leaf is draped over his shoulder. His well-carved flowing robe is incised with cloud patterns and the himotoshi in the reverse are spectacularly large and functional, indicative of the early period.
HEIGHT 9.4 cm
Condition: Very good condition. Tiny, old restoration to a section of the toes of the right foot.
Provenance: French private collection.
Auction comparison:
Another netsuke depicting the subject of a Chinese doctor was sold by Bonhams, The James A. Rose Collection of Netsuke and Sagemono, 17 September 2013, New York, lot 2080 (sold for 11.875 USD).
Lot details
Unsigned
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The ivory netsuke finely stained and with a rich patina. Depicted is a Chinese doctor with characteristic facial features and a chin beard. He wears a doctor’s cap, holds a bamboo basket before him and a finely carved medicinal leaf is draped over his shoulder. His well-carved flowing robe is incised with cloud patterns and the himotoshi in the reverse are spectacularly large and functional, indicative of the early period.
HEIGHT 9.4 cm
Condition: Very good condition. Tiny, old restoration to a section of the toes of the right foot.
Provenance: French private collection.
Auction comparison:
Another netsuke depicting the subject of a Chinese doctor was sold by Bonhams, The James A. Rose Collection of Netsuke and Sagemono, 17 September 2013, New York, lot 2080 (sold for 11.875 USD).
Sale price
Time, Location
Auction House
