A Magnificent Japanese Ivory Carved Okimono of Kannon, Tokyo School, Meiji Period, Circa 1905
38.1 cms x 10.19 cms x 8.89 cms (15 ins x 4 ins x 15 ins)
Signed gyokuren on the base
Lot offered for sale by Heffel, Vancouver at the auction event "April 2021 Online auction" held on Thu, Apr 29, 2021.
Lot 211
Lot 211
Estimate: CAD $5,000 - $7,000
Realised: CAD $20,000
Realised: CAD $20,000
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Private Collection, Japan, then Vancouver (1940)
By descent to the present Private Collection, Vancouver
Notes:
The bodhisattva of compassion realistically carved and wearing her monastic robes that are blowing in the wind, her hands clasped in the gesture of meditation while her right wrist supports a basket of peonies, her face with a stoic expression and wearing a high crown containing miniature figure of Amida Buddha, her crown, ears and neck all bearing elaborate tasselled jewelry, all the while standing on her trusted three-clawed dragon mount with gaping jaws and detailed scales and whiskers, all amidst crashing waves. Base with incised signature and seal.
Please note that this work is for domestic purchase only in Canada; Heffel will not ship this work internationally. Please be advised that this lot contains organic material that is protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Veuillez noter que cette œuvre n’est offerte que pour achat national, au Canada seulement; la Maison Heffel refusera d’expédier cette œuvre à l’extérieur du pays. Sachez également que ce lot comporte du matériel organique protégé en vertu de la Convention sur le commerce international des espèces de faune et de flore sauvages menacées d’extinction (CITES).
Private Collection, Japan, then Vancouver (1940)
By descent to the present Private Collection, Vancouver
Notes:
The bodhisattva of compassion realistically carved and wearing her monastic robes that are blowing in the wind, her hands clasped in the gesture of meditation while her right wrist supports a basket of peonies, her face with a stoic expression and wearing a high crown containing miniature figure of Amida Buddha, her crown, ears and neck all bearing elaborate tasselled jewelry, all the while standing on her trusted three-clawed dragon mount with gaping jaws and detailed scales and whiskers, all amidst crashing waves. Base with incised signature and seal.
Please note that this work is for domestic purchase only in Canada; Heffel will not ship this work internationally. Please be advised that this lot contains organic material that is protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Veuillez noter que cette œuvre n’est offerte que pour achat national, au Canada seulement; la Maison Heffel refusera d’expédier cette œuvre à l’extérieur du pays. Sachez également que ce lot comporte du matériel organique protégé en vertu de la Convention sur le commerce international des espèces de faune et de flore sauvages menacées d’extinction (CITES).
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Heffel auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Heffel auction house for permission to use.