ALEXANDER DERKACHENKO: A BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF A BOAR WITH ACORNS
ALEXANDER DERKACHENKO: A BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF A BOAR WITH ACORNS
By Alexander Derkachenko, signed with the artist's signature
Ukraine, 2023
The finely carved boar (inoshishi) lying with its head raised and turned, the legs draw in for compactness, the mouth closed with sharp tusks peeking through, the eyes inlaid with dark horn. With a smug expression on his face, as he snuggles with acorns, dreaming in anticipation of his meal. Himotoshi to the base and signed with the artist's signature.
LENGTH 3.4 cm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Auction comparison:
Compare a closely related wood netsuke of a boar with acorn, by Alexander Derkachenko, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, Vienna, lot 197
(sold for GBP 2,149)
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- The cost is converted to USD at the rate of 1 EUR = 1.087725 USD on 2023-12-01.
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