Lot 154
A very finely carved ivory okimono of a seated street vendor, his various utensils lacquered and inlaid, signed by the artist, 'Joun' on a tsuishu lacquer reserve., 13cm length
This item has received CITES approval for sale within Australia. Please note your contry's regulations regarding the importation of natural material.
Estimate $2,000 - $2,500
In very good condition with minor surface abrasion to the base consistent with age
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Purchased: Victoria & Ray Tregaskis, 1997
EVENING AUCTION: The Decorative Arts Collection of James Fairfax AC
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8201
6:30pm - 31 August 2017
The National Art School, Sydney
VIEWING
Viewing Location
Leonard Joel, 39 Queen Street, Woollahra NSW 2010
Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 August, 11am-6pm
Thursday 31 August, by appointment only
CONTACT
Tim Nicol
timothy.nicol@leonardjoel.com.au
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