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Asian Works of Art
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April 04 - April 25, 2024
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Current bid: $1,300 CAD
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872997 24-Apr-2024 08:20:31 PM $1,300
824487 24-Apr-2024 08:20:16 PM $1,200 AutoBid
872997 24-Apr-2024 08:20:16 PM $1,100
824487 12-Apr-2024 10:34:13 AM $1,000 AutoBid
822843 11-Apr-2024 10:21:26 AM $900
824487 11-Apr-2024 10:21:11 AM $800 AutoBid
822843 11-Apr-2024 10:21:11 AM $700
824487 06-Apr-2024 11:29:32 AM $600 AutoBid
The bidding history list updated on: Monday, July 07, 2025 06:28:40

LOT 240

Japanese Art
Japanese

Three Japanese Ivory Carved Netsuke, First Half 20th Century
ivory
1 3/4 x 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 in, 4.4 x 2.9 x 2.9 cm

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500 CAD

Sold for: $1,625

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PROVENANCE
Acquired by Edwin Victor Stevens, Japan, when he worked for Frazar and Company (1912 - 1939)
By descent to the Estate of Catherine Hooper (1926 - 2023), Ottawa


Carved as a detailed memento mori skull; a polychromed egg examiner wearing studious spectacles; and two boys playing with a shishi costume. Each signed.

Please note: the dimensions listed are for the largest carving.

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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