An ivory netsuke of a shishimai dancer and two boys. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 1018 Dα

An ivory netsuke of a shishimai dancer and two boys. Late 19th century

Auction 1072 - overview Cologne
11.06.2016, 11:00 - Japanese Art and Antiques
Estimate: 800 € - 1.200 €
Result: 930 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of a shishimai dancer and two boys. Late 19th century

An ivory netsuke of a shishimai dancer resting by his mask and two boys hiding beneath the mask cloth, their heads peeking out, their feet visible beneath. Late 19th century.
Height 2.2 cm; length 6.4 cm

Provenance

Salomon S. Fuld (1933-2008) collection, sold at Bonhams, London, 12.11.2015, lot 50
Henk C. Hoogsteden collection, The Netherlands, acquired in the above sale