An ivory netsuke of a Dutchman playing the shawm. Late 18th century - image-1

Lot 467 Dα

An ivory netsuke of a Dutchman playing the shawm. Late 18th century

Auction 1136 - overview Cologne
07.06.2019, 14:00 - Japanese Art (Armour, Swords, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono)
Estimate: 1.000 € - 1.200 €
Result: 1.116 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of a Dutchman playing the shawm. Late 18th century

Sitting in an upright position and playing the shawm with both hands, dressed in a long robe with engraved clouds and wearing a brimmed hat and a curly wig. Old chip to the left elbow.
Height 4.5 cm

Provenance

Private collection, The Netherlands