

NETSUKE
The Property from an English private collection
(lots 1-22)
The Property from an English private collection
(lots 1-22)
Lot 7Y
Four early ivory animal netsuke 18th century
7 November 2013, 10:30 GMT
London, New Bond StreetSold for £2,250 inc. premium
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18th century
The first of a monkey reclining on a trellis over which hangs a grape vine, unsigned, 3.5cm (1 3/8in); the second of a shishi seated, protecting a large ball, unsigned, 4.2cm (1 5/8in); the third of a recumbent deer, its head turned to the right, unsigned, 4.5cm (1¾in); the fourth of a large rat lying on leaves and fruit, its eyes inlaid, unsigned, 4.5cm (1¾in). (4).
The first of a monkey reclining on a trellis over which hangs a grape vine, unsigned, 3.5cm (1 3/8in); the second of a shishi seated, protecting a large ball, unsigned, 4.2cm (1 5/8in); the third of a recumbent deer, its head turned to the right, unsigned, 4.5cm (1¾in); the fourth of a large rat lying on leaves and fruit, its eyes inlaid, unsigned, 4.5cm (1¾in). (4).