LOT 116

Japanese

A Large Japanese Ivory Carved Figure of a Sennin, Tokyo School, Circa 1900
ivory sculpture
17 x 5 x 5 in, 43.2 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 CAD

Sold for: $1,875

Preview at:

PROVENANCE
Private Collection, Toronto


Realistically rendered as a standing sennin (immortal) dressed in flowing robes, with his charismatic head and right arm raised towards the sky, his left hand holding a walking stick while a double gourd vessel is tied to his mugwort belt. The base with inlaid signature Hakuun.

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).


Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 CAD

All prices are in Canadian Dollars


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