
Description
19th century boxwood netsuke of a seated puppy scratching its chin with a hind leg. Perfectly captured essence of the creature with its chubby body, excellent quality depiction of the face with horn inlaid eyes, great sense of volume. Superb patina, himotoshi formed by right hind leg on the bottom. Signed TOMONOBU in leaf shaped reserve on the bottom - this artist from the Tomochika School is listed on p. 1158 of NETSUKE & INRO ARTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR SIGNATURES by George Lazarnick. Height 1.14 inches.
Reserve: $600.00
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Reserve: $600.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
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19c netsuke SCRATCHING PUPPY by TOMONOBU
Estimate $700-$800
Starting Price
$300
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