Geisha figurines - set of 3
7 3/4" tall Figurines from the late 1970's, and all 3 were well preserved with one exception. The fan did brake and was reattached.
Young man serving in the US Navy was deployed to Japan in the late 1970's, and came home with these 3 Geisha figurines for us to enjoy.
Inherited
Yes
Hi Caron,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A set of three Japanese export painted bisque porcelain Geisha figures
made in Japan for the export (tourist) market, late 20th Century
Two figures holding an instrument, one holding a fan; unmarked
Each 7 3/4 inches tall
CONDITION: client attests that all three have been well preserved, excepting the fan, which broke and has been reattached.
PROVENANCE: acquired in Japan in the 1970s
$75-125 for the group of three*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
Hmmm. That's usually where these figures are marked but I'm able to appraise these as unattributed figures; it's pretty clear that they were made in Japan in the mid 20th Century. I'll do this right now; it will appear in the top field once I'm done.
Delia,
Appreciate your quick response. Are people successful selling their items here? I do have another item for appraisal I posted today. Hopefully I can sell both collections rather quickly.
Thanks again for you help.
things that have a fairly high value (several hundred or more) tend to sell more quickly.
Another specialist will be appraising the vase.
We work with lots of auctioneers from relevant and highly qualified auction houses, both in the US and around the world.. Your item is in our database of leads and interested auctioneers will reach out to you directly on your email if they can help you sell your item.
If you said "yes" or "maybe" when we asked if your item was for sale auctioneers are now able to contact you. If you said "no" go to your item page and change that to "yes".
Alternatively, now that you have an idea of value, you can proactively reach out to auction houses in your area to see if they are interested in selling things on your behalf.
Let me know if you have other questions etc.
After thoroughly examining all 3 figurines, there are no stamps or marks of any kind anywhere. I've checked the bottoms, the neck, feet, hair, and around the base of the robes. Should I be looking somewhere else?