Lot 128: CIRCLE OF ASAHI GYOKUZAN (1843 – 1923) JAPANESE, 19TH CENTURY | Group of Dancing Skeletons and Monkeys

Name: CIRCLE OF ASAHI GYOKUZAN (1843 – 1923) JAPANESE, 19TH CENTURY | Group of Dancing Skeletons and Monkeys
Brand: Sotheby's
SKU: a044e7a9ec
Price: 2000 GBP

Est: £2,500 GBP - £3,500 GBPSold:

Sotheby'sLondon, United KingdomJuly 06, 2017

Item Overview

Description

ivory, with traces of polychromy

Dimensions

8.2cm., 3¼in.

Artist or Maker

Gyokuzan Asahi

Medium

ivory, with traces of polychromy

Condition Report

Overall, the condition of the ivory is good, with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is some stable splitting to the ivory, consistent with the material, which is particularly visible at the top and to the underside of the group. There are two small wood inserts held in place by glue to either side of the skeleton on the left hand side of the group. There is an area of wear to the underside which partially obscures the inscription.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Payment & Shipping

Payment

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Shipping

Shipping
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Auction Details

Old Master Sculpture & Works of Art

Sotheby's

July 06, 2017, 02:30 PM BST

34-35 New Bond Street, London, LDN, W1A 2AA, UK

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Terms

Live bidding may start higher or lower

Buyer's Premium

£1 - 175,000:25.0%

£175,001 - 2,000,000:20.0%

£2,000,001+:12.5%

Bidding Increments

From:	To:	Increment:
£0	£999	£50
£1,000	£1,999	£100
£2,000	£2,999	£200
£3,000	£3,199	£200
£3,200	£3,799	£300
£3,800	£4,199	£200
£4,200	£4,799	£300
£4,800	£4,999	£200
£5,000	£9,999	£500
£10,000	£19,999	£1,000
£20,000	£29,999	£2,000
£30,000	£31,999	£2,000
£32,000	£37,999	£3,000
£38,000	£41,999	£2,000
£42,000	£47,999	£3,000
£48,000	£49,999	£2,000
£50,000	£99,999	£5,000
£100,000	£199,999	£10,000
£200,000	£299,999	£20,000
£300,000	£319,999	£20,000
£320,000	£379,999	£30,000
£380,000	£419,999	£20,000
£420,000	£479,999	£30,000
£480,000	£499,999	£20,000
£500,000	£999,999	£50,000
£1,000,000	£1,999,999	£100,000
£2,000,000	£2,999,999	£200,000
£3,000,000	£3,199,999	£200,000
£3,200,000	£3,799,999	£300,000
£3,800,000	£4,199,999	£200,000
£4,200,000	£4,799,999	£300,000
£4,800,000	£4,999,999	£200,000
£5,000,000	£9,999,999	£500,000
£10,000,000+		£1,000,000

Conditions of Sale:

Auction House will help arrange shipment, at buyer's expense, all such requests are outsourced to recommended third parties.

Shipping Terms

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