Actors, set of 5 ivory netsuke, Japan, 19th-20th c., 1 with right foot raised, ready to shoot his fan, illegible signature, 1 with a moving head, unsigned, 1 hiding under a cape and mask, signed 玉昇 (Gyokushô), 1 with left foot raised, wearing a mask, unsigned, 1 seated, holding a fan, signed 光之 (Mitsuyuki), various sizes, h. 5.5 cm maximum (2 with damage and missing) Provenance: collection of the Ghezzi family, originally from Zurich, jewellers and antique dealers for almost a century. Actors, a set of 5 ivory netsuke, Japan, 19th-20th century, 3 signed, various sizes (2 with damages and lacks) Provenance: Ghezzi family collection from Zurich, jewellers and antique dealers for almost a century General surface wear Some surface scratches Damage and missing parts on the figure raising its left foot and the figure with the moving head Traces of glue on the 2 netsuke with damage and missing pieces, as well as on the figure with the right foot raised. Few small cracks Few chips This lot contains ivory. The ivory trade is regulated. Piguet therefore recommends that buyers inform themselves of the applicable regimes and requirements before taking any action in relation to the purchase or handling of an ivory item. Piguet will not apply on behalf of buyers for exemption certificates, CITES licences, registrations or other necessary documentation, including renewals or updates, and will not arrange import or export permits required for international shipments. The buyer's inability or delay in obtaining the necessary documents or in legally arranging the export or import of the consignment will not justify cancellation of the sale or delay in payment. Overall wear to the surfaces Some surface scratches Damages and missing parts to the figure raising its left foot and the figure with the moving head Traces of glue on the 2 netsuke with damages and lacks, as well as on the figure with the right foot raised A few small cracks A few chips This lot contains ivory. Commercial trade in ivory is regulated. Piguet therefore recommends that, before taking any action related to a potential purchase or handling of an ivory item, buyers seek advice on the applicable regulations and requirements. Piguet will not conduct any applications for exemption certificates, CITES licenses, registrations, or similar documents that may be required, including their renewal or update, nor arrange for import or export permits needed for international shipping. A buyer's inability or delay in obtaining the necessary documentation, or in lawfully arranging the export or import of the lot, will not justify the cancellation of the sale or a delay in payment. GHEZZI FAMILY COLLECTION Maison Piguet is pleased to present the second part of the collection of the Ghezzi family, jewellers and antique dealers for almost a century. The collection comprises more than 200 lots from a wide range of fields. Of particular note is a collection of Art Nouveau vases, including two large Gallé vases (lots 1263, 1265), a set of Chinese cloisonné enamels (lots 1703 to 1705) and a gilt bronze Amitayus (lot 1679). The entire collection included in the catalogue can be found by entering the keyword "Ghezzi" in the search bar on our website and scanning the QR code. All lots marked in red in the printed catalogue come from this collection.