Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 1: Important Asian Works of Art

Thu, Sep 15, 2016 10:00AM EDT - Fri, Sep 16, 2016 10:00AM EDT
Lot 152

Collection Vintage Toy Tigers,

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
[Tanukis], and Other Animals Japanese, late 1940s, ten papier mâché, [gofun] and clay bobble-head tigers, 1 x 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 in. to 6 x 8-1/2 x 3-1/2 in., [minor cracks, tape residue, soiling, hair loss]; three [gofun] and clay [Tanukis] (badgers), 3/4 in. to 1-3/4 x 2 in., [good condition]; wood figure of Ainu man with bear, 2 x 3-3/4 x 4-3/4 in., [good condition]; seven papier mâché [gofun] and clay figures of cats, ox, rabbit, pig and dogs, 1-1/4 in. to 3-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 2 in., [soiled, good condition], all in one box, (21 pieces total). Condition: . Notes: Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. Provenance: Collection of Prof. John W. Bennett; Collection of Commander USNR (Ret.) Wayne S. and Mrs. Lydia B. Shiver, Asheboro, North Carolina