Bidspirit auction | Pr Japanese Export Karako Porcelain

Pr Japanese Export Karako Porcelain Boys - Pair of Japanese export Arita ware porcelain figures in the form of boys modeled as Karako holding a vase with a puppy at their feet, ca. early 18th century. Each gazing upwards with a vase balanced in the palm of one hand. Dressed in loose-fitting trousers and a patterned jacket tied in a bow at the waist, their hair arranged in top knots. Each supported atop a scrollwork European ormolu base, ca. early 19th century. Provenance: Phillips, London, ”Fine Asian Art and Textiles, ” 12 November 2001, Lot 251; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Reference: a similar pair sold at Christie's, ”The Collector: New York, ” 19 April 2023, Lot 410. Height: 14 in x width: 6 1/2 in x depth: 7 1/2 in. Condition: To both of the figures, there are restoration to the right hand and to the vessel in the right hand. To one of the figurines, there are restorations to the right side of the bow. To the same figurines, there are a few small scattered losses to the glaze. To the other figurine, there are a few small areas along the figure's head, particularly the left cheek and ear, that fluoresce under UV light. There are losses to the glaze, particularly to the figure's hair and to the animal along the figure's feet. Light tarnishing to the metal bases.