Japanese gofun-covered wooden mask, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Of the iki ningyo (hyper-realistic doll) type, it represents a female face with highly realistic details. The hairstyle is made of real hair, the eyes are made of sulfur and the face is delicately painted on a gofun (gesso) base.
Height: 20.2 cm
Wear, missing hair, stained.
Live Friday 24 April・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 115

Japanese gofun-covered wooden mask, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Of the iki ningyo (hyper-realistic doll) type, it represents a female face with highly realistic details. The hairstyle is made of real hair, the eyes are made of sulfur and the face is delicately painted on a gofun (gesso) base. Height: 20.2 cm Wear, missing hair, stained.

Estimate
€300 - €500
Result
€527
Buyer's premium
32%
Japanese gofun-covered wooden mask, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Of the iki ningyo (hyper-realistic doll) type, it represents a female face with highly realistic details. The hairstyle is made of real hair, the eyes are made of sulfur and the face is delicately painted on a gofun (gesso) base. Height: 20.2 cm Wear, missing hair, stained.
Sale Friday 24 April・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris