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Lot 856 D ‡ α

An ivory shunga netsuke of a fishergirl with an octopus. Second half 19th century

Auction 1166 - overview Cologne
16.12.2020, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 700 € - 900 €
Result: 750 € (incl. premium)
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An ivory shunga netsuke of a fishergirl with an octopus. Second half 19th century

Objecting to the octopus's advances, the fisher girl kneeling beside him firmly grasps his snout with her left hand while trying to free herself from a tentacle with her right.
Height 3.6 cm

Provenance

Collection William W. Winkworth (1897-1991), London
Collection Marc Severin (1906-1987), Brussels, sold at Sotheby's, London, 15.11.1989, lot 38
Private collection, Belgium, acquired at the above auction