Lot 5309 ♣ - ibid150 Collection of Walking Sticks/Canes from the Estate of Dr Ernst Boehlen - Tuesday, 01. April 2025, 9.30 AM
WALKING STICK WITH SHIBAYAMA INLAID GRIP
The grip is Japanese, from the Meiji period, late 19th century. The shaft is European, made in the 20th century.
Ivory grip with fine mother-of-pearl inlays and gold dusting (so-called gold maki-e). Decorated with cranes, birds and a shrub and tree landscape. Ebony shaft. Missing tip.
L 90.5 cm.
Provenance:
- C. Barrett & Co., London, March 1975.
- Collection Dr. E. Boehlen, Berne, purchased from the above dealer.
The shaft:
- Michael C. German, London, May 1977.
- Collection Dr. E. Boehlen, Berne, purchased from the above dealer.
Literature:
Due to the use of protected materials, this object cannot be exported from Switzerland.
For the exportation of this item a CITES license is required. Prospective buyers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. For further information please contact the department.
Conditionreport:
- cracks in the ivory<br>- losses to the mother-of-pearl inlays<br>- minor losses to the gold highlights<br>- the tip is missing CHF 1 500 / 2 000 | (€ 1 550 / 2 060)
Sold for CHF 3 625 (including buyer's premium)