Lot 423 ♣ - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia, Islamic Art - Tuesday, 17. June 2025, 03.00 PM
A NETSUKE OF A MONKEY AND TWO YOUNG BY TOMOTADA.
Japan, Kyoto, 18th c. Height 4.1 cm.
Ivory. The mother monkey grooming her young, which is wrangling with another for a peach fruit. Signed in rectangular reserve Tomotada. Age cracks, beautifully rubbed with honey-coloured patina.
Provenance: Old Swiss private collection, thence by descent.
See: Bonhams London, The Julius and Arlette Katchen Collection of fine Netsuke part II, 10 May 2017, lot 102.
***Please note that no export CITES is available for this item.***
See: Bonhams London, The Julius and Arlette Katchen Collection of fine Netsuke part II, 10 May 2017, lot 102.
***Please note that no export CITES is available for this item.***
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.
CHF 3 000 / 5 000 | (€ 3 090 / 5 150)
Sold for CHF 3 750 (including buyer's premium)