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Lot 527 Dα

A boxwood netsuke of a tiger. 18th century

Auction 1157 - overview Cologne
27.06.2020, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 1.500 € - 2.000 €
Result: 18.750 € (incl. premium)

A boxwood netsuke of a tiger. 18th century

A powerful tiger, seated, pinning its long tail under its right forepaw. With delicately delineated fur and a glossy, red-brown patina. The eyes of light horn with dark pupils. Natural himotoshi. Inscribed Hôshin in a reserve on the right hind paw.
Height 4.6 cm

Provenance

Estate of Albert Brockhaus (1855- 1921), acquired 25.9.1900

Literature

Brockhaus, S. 433, Nr. 782