A boxwood netsuke of a skeleton. 18th century - image-1

Lot 586 Dα

A boxwood netsuke of a skeleton. 18th century

Auction 1157 - overview Cologne
27.06.2020, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 400 € - 500 €
Result: 8.125 € (incl. premium)

A boxwood netsuke of a skeleton. 18th century

Standing with its arms hanging at its sides and hands on its femurs. All the natural body orifices indicated with holes in the skeleton. Very finely carved and polished with a nice smooth surface indicating wear from being carried. Crack.
Height 10.3 cm

Provenance

Collection Walter L. Behrens, Manchester (1861-1913), sold at Glendining's, London, 1.12.1913, lot 4255
Estate of Albert Brockhaus (1855 - 1921), acquired 19.5.1914

Literature

Illustrated in: Henri L. Joly, The W. L. Behrens Collection, London 1912, catalogue no. 4255, plate 54