13 septembre 2011
An ivory netsuke of a monkey. By Masamitsu, 19th century
An ivory netsuke of a monkey. By Masamitsu, 19th century. Photo Bonhams
He sits with legs outstretched and feet clasped, closely inspecting a flea caught between two fingers, eyes inlaid, signed in an oval reserve Masamitsu; 1 1/2in (3.8cm) high - Estimate: US$1,200 - 1,800
Provenance: Alan Liss collection
Bonhams. Fine Japanese Works of Art, 13 Sep 2011, New York www.bonhams.com
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