Okimono (1) - Ivory - Gyokudo - AN IVORY OKIMONO OF A FAMER WITH BOY - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)
Description By Gyokudo, signed Gyokudo Japan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) An ivory okimono of a farmer holding a bundle of flowers over his shoulder and standing next to a boy who is holding another bundle and has his hand stretched out to receive a flower from his father. The two figures are separately carved and inset into the base. The signature GYOKUDO is found on the underside. Condition: Excellent condition with minor natural imperfections. Provenance: Austrian private collection. Auction comparison: Compare to another okimono by the artist sold at B o n h a m s, Asian Art including porcelain from The Fiorentini Collection, 2 July 2014, Edinburgh, lot 19.
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Description By Gyokudo, signed Gyokudo Japan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) An ivory okimono of a farmer holding a bundle of flowers over his shoulder and standing next to a boy who is holding another bundle and has his hand stretched out to receive a flower from his father. The two figures are separately carved and inset into the base. The signature GYOKUDO is found on the underside. Condition: Excellent condition with minor natural imperfections. Provenance: Austrian private collection. Auction comparison: Compare to another okimono by the artist sold at B o n h a m s, Asian Art including porcelain from The Fiorentini Collection, 2 July 2014, Edinburgh, lot 19.
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