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<p>[QUOTE="tie.dye.cat, post: 289439, member: 152"]Their faces are so shiny (like plastic) that it made me pause, moreotherstuff, but I know so little about ivory that I didn't want to question it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Wouldn't you likely see some bubbles or bubble pops if they were plastic?</p><p><br /></p><p>Edited to add: While age and signature may play a part in the value of carvings, I think that quality is just as big a factor if not moreso. I've seen unsigned pieces go for decent amounts because they were good quality and/or an interesting subject.</p><p><br /></p><p>From artelino.com:</p><p><br /></p><p><i>"Prices can range from US$100 to US$100,000. Top prices are connected to a few well known artist designers. But in general the existence of a signature does not have much influence on the value of a netsuke piece. Nor does the material. What matters most, is the quality of carving, originality and a charming subject."</i>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="tie.dye.cat, post: 289439, member: 152"]Their faces are so shiny (like plastic) that it made me pause, moreotherstuff, but I know so little about ivory that I didn't want to question it. Wouldn't you likely see some bubbles or bubble pops if they were plastic? Edited to add: While age and signature may play a part in the value of carvings, I think that quality is just as big a factor if not moreso. I've seen unsigned pieces go for decent amounts because they were good quality and/or an interesting subject. From artelino.com: [I]"Prices can range from US$100 to US$100,000. Top prices are connected to a few well known artist designers. But in general the existence of a signature does not have much influence on the value of a netsuke piece. Nor does the material. What matters most, is the quality of carving, originality and a charming subject."[/I][/QUOTE]
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