A CHINESE IVORY CARVING OF A GRASSHOPPER ON A CABBAGE LEAF
Early 20th century
Realistically coloured in tones of green, yellow and red, 25cm length
Bidding ended. Lot is unsold.
Provenance: Hylda and Lewis Gilbert, Sheldrake Place, London.
Lewis Gilbert (d.2018), the celebrated film director, producer and
screenwriter, best known for his 007 James Bond movies and Alfie.
Condition Report: Lower half of grasshopper's left hind leg missing. Right mid leg mostly missing. Small losses to ends of the branches with the red stained leaves
256.7 gms
