HO RAKUMIN: A WOOD AND LACQUER MASK NETSUKE OF A SHOJOBy Ho Rakumin (1804-1877), signed Ho Hogen 鴇 法眼 with kakihanJapan, Edo/Tokyo, second half of 19th centurySkillfully carved as a young man, the pierced mouth opened in a charming smile revealing rows of teeth, the narrowed eyes with recessed pupils, the neatly incised eyebrows and parted hair as well as the thin lips lacquered red. The reverse with a himotoshi bar below the signature Ho Hogen with a kakihan. The artist is Ho Rakumin, for further examples bearing this signature see MCI p. 160.HEIGHT 4.1 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear. Provenance: Ex-collection John and Helen Mang. Quinn's Auction Galleries, The Mang Collection of Japanese Netsuke, 7 December 2012, Falls Church, Virginia, USA, lot 119. European collection P. Jacquesson, acquired from the above.Shojo is used exclusively for the play Shojo (The Dancing Orangutan). Despite the name, the mask is that of a smiling youth, certainly not an ape at all. The distinguishing feature of Shojo is his overall reddish color, the color which symbolizes the drunkard. Shojo's hair is painted downward on his forehead in thin separated strands or bangs. For his dance the actor always wears a wig of long red hair with the Shojo mask. The dance symbolizes a drunken orangutan. Some Noh schools use a group of seven dancers all wearing Shojo masks to represent the orangutan.Ho Rakumin (1804-1877) was born in Tsuchiura in Hitachi Province (now Ibaraki Prefecture). He received the honorary title Hogen and was, together with Hojitsu, one of the best netsuke carvers in Tokyo.Literature comparison: Compare a related wood netsuke, also with red hair, by Keizan, illustrated in Joly, Henri L. (1966) The W. L. Behrens Collection, Part 1, Netsuke, pl. IV, no. 186, and in Meinertzhagen, Frederick / Lazarnick, George (1986) MCI, Part A, p. 321.Museum comparison: A polychrome wood mask of Shojo, dated to the Muromachi period, 15th-16th century, is in the Tokyo National Museum, collection reference no. C-1535.
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Corgi - Unsold Shop Stock - 15 x boxed Double Decker Bus models including a Routemaster in 1984 Liverpool Garden Festival livery # 469, 2 x 1985 Routemasters in The Times livery in two colours, a Metrobus in Hitachi livery and similar others. The models appear Mint in Mostly Good boxes, some with loose box windows. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
A large good selection of Vintage and retro Hi Fi equipment to include; Bang and Olufsen Beocenter 4000, Sony Stereo Cassette unit( large ) Technics, AR tall wooden cased speakers , Bush amplifier,Hitachi stack and turntable large full width units-a glass case is included with record storage( opening door is at fault. a large collection for a Hi Fi enthusiast /collector to enjoy working with -all sold untested.( large quantity)
Ros (Agritec Models), Joal and similar a boxed group of Commercial Plant diecast models to include a Ros 1/32nd scale FH200.3 Digger "Fiat-Hitachi", Joal 216 (Caterpillar) Hydraulic Excavator, Joal (Caterpillar) Ref 225 Digging Crane along with a Volvo BML180C 1/50th scale Loader. Conditions all generally appear to be Good to Good Plus although not checked for completeness and they are all in generally Good outer window boxes. (4)
A quantity of film and digital cameras and recorders with various lenses and accessories, to include: a Praktica BCA SLR camera no. 7500424 with Prakticar 50mm f/1.8 lens, leather case and camera strap, a Tamron 75-280mm f/3.5-4.5 lens with 2X Tele-convertor to OM system mount; a Fujifilm S7000 6.3 megapixel digital camera with strap; a Kodak DC4800 3.1 megapixel digital camera with strap; a Kodak DX6490 4 megapixel digital camera with strap; a Sony Cyber-shot 3.2 megapixel digital camera with strap; a Sony Cyber-shot 5 megapixel digital camera with strap; a Sony DCR-TRV17E Digital Handycam with strap and carry case; a Sony DCR-TRV110E Digital Handycam with strap and carry case; and a Hitachi VM-2400E VHS Video Recorder (lot) Please note that Roseberys do not guarantee the working order of any camera.
An NAD hi-fi system, comprising compact disc player 5220, AM/FM stereo tuner 4020A, stereo amplifier 3020, and a stereo cassette tape deck 6050C, together with a JVC record player, two Hitachi radios and a pair of Celestion Ditton 15XR speakers with metal stands. Buyer Note: WARNING! This lot contains untested or unsafe electrical items. It is supplied for scrap or reconditioning only. TRADE ONLY
A Hitachi HT-350 belt drive turntable, serial no. 8054637K, w.45, d.35, h.14cm, together with a pair of Philips type 70FB260/11R speakers, w.18.5, d.16.5, h.38.5cm. (3) Unable to test turntable as no plug attached.Perspex cover loose, otherwise appears to be OK.Speakers with light scuffs at corners, otherwise OK.
Modern Diecast Construction Vehicles, all boxed/bubble packed, 1:50 scale Joal Compact 168 PPM 530 ATT mobile crane (box window split), Scoop, Volvo EC280 excavator, ERTL 4546 Case 9030B excavator, Siku 1:55 scale 4110 hydraulic crane truck and bubble packed on card plinth models by Shinsei all unsealed, 1:48 scale, 4602 Komatsu Bucyrus excavator (bubble split), 4132 tractor multi ripper, 4114 Komatsu dozer shovel (minus exhaust), 4128 Mitsubishi hydraulic grader, 4136 Komatsu amphibious bulldozer (bubble split), 4113 bulldozer, 4129 Hitachi loader shovel, G-E, packaging P-VG, (11)
Emilio Garcia (b1981) Skull Brain Clear resin segmented sculpture, Artist Proof, 2016, hand engraved signature, with certificate of authenticity. Limited sculpture hand made at the Secret Lapo Laboratories. 12.5cm Emilio Garcia was born in the winter of 1981 near Barcelona, Spain. He has a long career trajectory as freelance art director and visual artist. Since 1999 he has worked with such well-known international companies like Berlitz Kids, Hitachi, Diesel, Inditex, Metro, Vans or The North Face among others specializing in motion graphics and multimedia content. His work is published in Taschen Favourite Websites and Web Design Index Books.Emilio' sculptures are currently being exhibited in art galleries, art fairs and museums throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Due his artistic growth and budding success, Emilio is also involved in all sorts of neuro-urban merchandising, from Art Toys to skate decks, mugs, keychains, clothing and many more.
Emilio Garcia (b1981) Skull Brain Bronze segmented sculpture, Limited edition 5/5, hand signed by the artist, with certificate of authenticity. Limited sculpture hand made at the Secret Lapo Laboratories. 12.5cmEmilio Garcia was born in the winter of 1981 near Barcelona, Spain. He has a long career trajectory as freelance art director and visual artist. Since 1999 he has worked with such well-known international companies like Berlitz Kids, Hitachi, Diesel, Inditex, Metro, Vans or The North Face among others specializing in motion graphics and multimedia content. His work is published in Taschen Favourite Websites and Web Design Index Books.Emilio' sculptures are currently being exhibited in art galleries, art fairs and museums throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Due his artistic growth and budding success, Emilio is also involved in all sorts of neuro-urban merchandising, from Art Toys to skate decks, mugs, keychains, clothing and many more.
Emilio Garcia (b1981) Skull Brain Graphite segmented sculpture. Ltd edition 16/30 with certificate of authenticity. The new limited sculpture hand made at the Secret Lapo Laboratories, 12.5cm Emilio Garcia was born in the winter of 1981 near Barcelona, Spain. He has a long career trajectory as freelance art director and visual artist. Since 1999 he has worked with such well-known international companies like Berlitz Kids, Hitachi, Diesel, Inditex, Metro, Vans or The North Face among others specializing in motion graphics and multimedia content. His work is published in Taschen Favourite Websites and Web Design Index Books.Emilio' sculptures are currently being exhibited in art galleries, art fairs and museums throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Due his artistic growth and budding success, Emilio is also involved in all sorts of neuro-urban merchandising, from Art Toys to skate decks, mugs, keychains, clothing and many more.
Emilio Garcia (b1981) Skull Brain Chrome segmented sculpture. Ltd edition 11/20 with certificate of authenticity. The new limited sculpture hand made at the Secret Lapo Laboratories, was showcased from December 4th through 9th at CONTEXT Art Miami 2012 thanks Black Square Gallery 12.5cm Emilio Garcia was born in the winter of 1981 near Barcelona, Spain. He has a long career trajectory as freelance art director and visual artist. Since 1999 he has worked with such well-known international companies like Berlitz Kids, Hitachi, Diesel, Inditex, Metro, Vans or The North Face among others specializing in motion graphics and multimedia content. His work is published in Taschen Favourite Websites and Web Design Index Books.Emilio' sculptures are currently being exhibited in art galleries, art fairs and museums throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Due his artistic growth and budding success, Emilio is also involved in all sorts of neuro-urban merchandising, from Art Toys to skate decks, mugs, keychains, clothing and many more.
A selection of electronics to include a vintage Sharp GF555, a PrinzSound TR11 cassette recorder, a Sanyo stereo cassette recorder, a Philips cassette recorder, a 1960s Fi-Cord 101 tape recorder, a Hitachi cassette player, a vintage Hitachi IC-Transistor TV together with a Record "Cirscale" apparatus and 2 other.
Box of photographic equipment: Pentax P30 SLR camera with 80-200mmm zoom lens and standard 50mm lens, Hitachi DVD Cam in camera bag with battery charger, Nikon D50 digital camera with 18-55mm lens in original box with a few accessories, a Nikon 70-300mm zoom lens plus a Victiv T72 tripod etc. (B.P. 21% + VAT)
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