Asian Art Online Auction

July 10, 2014

LOT 18

Lot 18

Six Ivory Carvings, Japan and India, Circa 1880-1920

Six Ivory Carvings, Japan and India, Circa 1880-1920
Lot 18 Details
Six Ivory Carvings, Japan and India, Circa 1880-1920

A mother and child group; a tradesman; a sculptor; an ivory, bone and wood priestess; a palanquin group; and a elephant and howdah group
tallest height 7.2" — 18.2 cm.

Estimate $100-$150

Realised: $156
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Property from an Important Toronto Estate.

CONDITION DETAILS

mother and child missing one foot and with two restored feet, age cracks throughout; tradesman with age cracks and missing some accessories; sculptor with replaced head and age cracks; priestess with one replacement drum stick; palanquin with age cracks and missing one foot on base; howdah group with age cracks and loss to one of the riders

LOT 18
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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