JAPANESE IVORY, HARDWOOD AND IRON CARVING OF A CARPENTER.

JAPANESE IVORY, HARDWOOD AND IRON CARVING OF A CARPENTER. Late 19th early 20th century. The artisan depicted seated on a large timber, his right uplifted arm with mallet, left hand with chisel. At his belt are suspended tools of the trade. Arranged in front of the figure is a large saw and wood planes. The torso is of cast-iron while the arms, legs and tools are carved from ivory, the blocks on which the artisan is seated are hardwood, probably cherry. SIZE: 9″ h x 9-1/2″ l x 5-1/2″ w. PROVENANCE: From a Florida Collection. CONDITION: With all original surfaces and nice patina. The head of the artisan needs reattaching to body, piece of bandanna that has been broken off and is no longer present, otherwise very good. 9-22288 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1214	$1,150.00	JAPANESE IVORY, HARDWOOD AND IRON CARVING OF A CARPENTER. Late 19th early 20th century. The artisan depicted seated on a large timber, his right uplifted arm with mallet, left hand with chisel. At his belt are suspended tools of the trade. Arranged in front of the figure is a large saw and wood planes. The torso is of cast-iron while the arms, legs and tools are carved from ivory, the blocks on which the artisan is seated are hardwood, probably cherry. SIZE: 9″ h x 9-1/2″ l x 5-1/2″ w. PROVENANCE: From a Florida Collection. CONDITION: With all original surfaces and nice patina. The head of the artisan needs reattaching to body, piece of bandanna that has been broken off and is no longer present, otherwise very good. 9-22288 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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