ONLINE AUCTION
Fine Asian Works of Art
2nd session

October 06 - October 27, 2022

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This session is closed for bidding.
Current bid: $350 CAD
Bidding History
Paddle # Date Amount

17948 27-Oct-2022 01:27:13 PM $350 AutoBid

820633 27-Oct-2022 01:08:22 PM $300

The bidding history list updated on: Thursday, October 31, 2024 06:50:45

LOT 117

Japanese

A Finely Carved Japanese Shibayama Ivory Okimono of a Priestess, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
ivory, coral and mother-of-pearl
5 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 2 in, 13.3 x 6.3 x 5.1 cm

Estimate: $600 - $800 CAD

Sold for: $438

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PROVENANCE
Private Collection, Toronto


Dressed in a beautiful gown with ornaments hanging from her sash, the figure with a youthful face surmounted by a floral crown, her hands holding a large archaistic Chinese vessel with a ‘trick’ finial, all inlaid with mother-of-pearl, coral, and green hardstone, and with gilt painted highlights throughout.

Please note that this work is for domestic purchase only in Canada; Heffel will not ship this work internationally. Please be advised that this lot contains organic material that is protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).


All prices are in Canadian Dollars


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