Brunk Auctions
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Specialty Auctions | October 22, 2020

Thu, Oct 22, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 154

Japanese Bronze and Ivory Figural Group

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

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late 19th century, painted bronze figures with ivory and twisted wire elements, street performers with drum and monkey on leash, boy carrying bucket and jar, on heavy hardwood carved base, 6 x 11-1/2 x 6-1/2 in.Note: ? This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn. - Provenance: Private Collection, Sarasota, Florida

Condition

surface dirt layer and accretion, some elements loose, one figure with head broken off but retained
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