Lot 489 D α

An ivory netsuke of a farmer seated on a bundle, by Ikkosai. Second half 19th century

Auction 1157 - overview Cologne
27.06.2020, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 400 € - 500 €
Result: 2.750 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of a farmer seated on a bundle, by Ikkosai. Second half 19th century

A good-tempered farmer seated on a bundle of sticks and opening a fruit with a large knife. Very finely carved and engraved details, lightly stained. Signed Ikkosai on an oval reserve.
Height 3.8 cm

Provenance

Collection William Janssen, Düsseldorf
Estate of Albert Brockhaus (1855 – 1921), acquired 18.11.1903