A boxwood and ivory netsuke of a dancing monkey, by Tôkoku. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 465 D‡α

A boxwood and ivory netsuke of a dancing monkey, by Tôkoku. Late 19th century

Auction 1136 - overview Cologne
07.06.2019, 14:00 - Japanese Art (Armour, Swords, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono)
Estimate: 800 € - 1.000 €
Result: 992 € (incl. premium)
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A boxwood and ivory netsuke of a dancing monkey, by Tôkoku. Late 19th century

Standing in a dancing posture with a large straw hat with red-lacquer loops, a jacket and holding a fan in his hands. Boxwood, the mask of ivory with darkly stained eyes and further details. Signed Tôkoku on a red-lacquer tablet.
Height 3.8 cm

Provenance

Pabst Collection, sold at Klefisch, Cologne
Private collection, Rhineland, acquired at the above auction