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A group of two netsuke, various materials.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
A group of two netsuke, various materials.
Early 19th century. The first, in ivory, an actor reclining and supporting her head with her left hand, the other holds shut her gracefully draped robe. 1 3/4in (4.6cm). The second, in wood, a contortionist, seated and clad in a loin cloth, the left leg passed over the left shoulder and held with the right hand, he leans against a large sake bottle, the tip of the right foot was broken off and reattached. 1 1/4in (3.3cm). Provenance: The second, Ex C.V.S. Roosevelt collection, Sotheby's, New York, June 2, 1992; Lot 240.