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Lot 398
Netsuke, Japan Elfenbein, vor 1945 hergestellt, geschnitzt, graviert und partiell geschwärzt. Männliche Figur (Händler?), am Boden sitzend, auf eine Rolle gelehnt, auf den Inhalt der Schale in seinem Arm zeigend. Sign. H. 28 mm Netsuke, Japan Ivory, made before 1945, carved, engraved and partially blackened. Male figure (merchant?) sitting on the ground, leaning on a roll, pointing to the contents of the bowl in his arm. Sign.
Lot 267
A Japanese Meiji period ivory and shibayama three division inro, decorated with panels of birds and flowers, signed, 7cm, and an ivory okimono carved as a monkey holding a board, height 4cmCONDITION: Inro with gold seal signature, rather dirty, looks complete on one side but lacking segments from the other, netsuke looks like the ape was once holding something in its right hand otherwise good.
Lot 512
A JAPANESE HIRADO PORCELAIN NETSUKE OF A KARAKO LATE EDO / MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY the Chinese boy lying on his belly and smiling whilst holding his head in his hands, wearing blue and hazelnut-brown garments, the himotoshi holes to the side 6.3cm Provenance Formerly the collection of Sir Sydney Richard Wells, 1st Baronet, D.L., M.P. for Bedford (1879-1957) of Felmersham Grange, Bedfordshire, and thence by descent.
Lot 513
λ A PAIR OF JAPANESE WOOD, LACQUER AND IVORY NETSUKE MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY modelled as two sambaso dancers, the men wearing typical konsaki eboshi mitres with hinomaru red dots, one holding suzu bells whilst the other raises both hands behind his back, both with movable heads and tongues, some details highlighted with mother of pearl and coral inlays (2) 7.3cm (max) Provenance Formerly the collection of Sir Sydney Richard Wells, 1st Baronet, D.L., M.P. for Bedford (1879-1957) of Felmersham Grange, Bedfordshire, and thence by descent.
Lot 514
λ A JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE OF ONO NO KOMACHI EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY the poetess depicted as an elderly woman resting on a decaying post, her straw hat and woven basket by her side, a paper collection label to the back reading 'G 929' 6cm Provenance Formerly the collection of Sir Sydney Richard Wells, 1st Baronet, D.L., M.P. for Bedford (1879-1957) of Felmersham Grange, Bedfordshire, and thence by descent.
Lot 515
λ THREE JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY one a ryusa carved as a lantern with three landscapes to the sides and topped with a chrysanthemum mon; the second depicting a cluster of gingko nuts with miniature landscapes in the shells, signed 'Gyokuhosai' and with a paper collection label numbered '108', the third in marine ivory and modelled as three stylised sarubobo monkey dolls (3) 4.6cm (max) Provenance Formerly the collection of Sir Sydney Richard Wells, 1st Baronet, D.L., M.P. for Bedford (1879-1957) of Felmersham Grange, Bedfordshire, and thence by descent.
Lot 516
λ FIVE JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY three carved as boys: one drawing a large character on the floor, possibly kokoro for 'heart', signed 'Tomochika', another catching a butterfly underneath his fan and the third in marine ivory with a dog, together with two netsuke of men contorting, one signed 'Yuho', some with paper collection labels (5) 4.4cm (max) Provenance Formerly the collection of Sir Sydney Richard Wells, 1st Baronet, D.L., M.P. for Bedford (1879-1957) of Felmersham Grange, Bedfordshire, and thence by descent.
Lot 517
λ A COLLECTION OF NINE JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE EDO AND MEIJI PERIODS, 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY variously carved as figures engaged in daily pursuits, one with three fishermen on a boat attacked by a giant octopus, another with a man crawling between the legs of another, signed 'Masatsugu' in a red lacquer plaque to the base, another a seated man with a fan signed 'Hideyama', some with paper collection labels (9) 8.7cm (max) Provenance Formerly the collection of Sir Sydney Richard Wells, 1st Baronet, D.L., M.P. for Bedford (1879-1957) of Felmersham Grange, Bedfordshire, and thence by descent.
Lot 518
λ A COLLECTION OF SEVEN JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY variously depicting groups of travellers and other figures with horses and bovines, one carved as the God Daikoku riding a rat and crossing a bridge while God Ebisu, riding a giant carp, hands him his hammer, signed 'Ryoji'; some other netsuke also bearing signatures, including: 'Tomochika', 'Masatomo', 'Shounsai', 'Ichiyusai' and 'Kigyoku', some with paper collection labels (7) 5cm (max) Provenance Formerly the collection of Sir Sydney Richard Wells, 1st Baronet, D.L., M.P. for Bedford (1879-1957) of Felmersham Grange, Bedfordshire, and thence by descent.
Lot 519
λ TWO JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE OF FRUITING BRANCHES MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY both carved as biwa fruits on branches, one with a large wasp above, some details stained, both realistically carved and signed 'Mitsuhiro' in an oblong reserve underneath (2) 4cm (max) Provenance Formerly the collection of Sir Sydney Richard Wells, 1st Baronet, D.L., M.P. for Bedford (1879-1957) of Felmersham Grange, Bedfordshire, and thence by descent.
Lot 521
λ THREE JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY two depicting the God of Thunder Raijin with a drum, one with the god dragging it behind him, a paper collection label to the back reading 'G 1300', the other with the deity seated on top of his instrument, with remnants of gold lacquer and a label for 'G 1027', the third depicting a tall oni, the demon carrying the Goddess of Good Fortune Okame on his shoulders, signed 'Tomochika' and with a label for 'G378' (3) 4.2cm (max) Provenance Formerly the collection of Sir Sydney Richard Wells, 1st Baronet, D.L., M.P. for Bedford (1879-1957) of Felmersham Grange, Bedfordshire, and thence by descent.
Lot 522
λ FIVE JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE OF ANIMALS MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY one carved as many rats on a lion mask, signed 'Gyokko' and with a paper collection label for 'G1514'; another two kappa on a lotus leaf with a namazu catfish hiding underneath, labelled 'G 1302'; the third depicting the sparrow Suzume covering a sleeping man with a blanket, signed; the fourth a fox disguised as a drunk man, with a movable tongue, and the last in marine ivory depicting the Moon Rabbit pounding rice cakes (5) 6.3cm (max) Provenance Formerly the collection of Sir Sydney Richard Wells, 1st Baronet, D.L., M.P. for Bedford (1879-1957) of Felmersham Grange, Bedfordshire, and thence by descent.
Lot 524
λ A COLLECTION OF SIX JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE LATE EDO AND MEIJI PERIODS, LATE 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY variously carved as gods and heroes from famous stories, one depicting two armour-clad samurais on an octagonal base with panels enclosing lion dogs, birds and flowers, two with signatures for 'Masatada' and 'Shomin', some with paper collection labels (6) 5.2cm (max) Provenance Formerly the collection of Sir Sydney Richard Wells, 1st Baronet, D.L., M.P. for Bedford (1879-1957) of Felmersham Grange, Bedfordshire, and thence by descent.
Lot 1872
4 Steinarbeiten, Schnitzereien. Wohl China, Japan antik.1 x Marke, Signatur? Eine Plakette mit Metallfassung und arabischer Kalligraphie, Silber? Eine Netsuke.4 stone items, carveings. Probably China, Japan antique.1 x mark, signature? A badge with a metal frame and Arabic calligraphy, silver? A netsuke.
Lot 1
A GOOD IVORY NETSUKE OF A SLEEPING SARUMAWASHI AND THIEVING MONKEY Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Of compact and elegantly curved form, boldly carved as a reclining monkey trainer, his head resting on his right hand as he sleeps with a content smile on his face, blissfully unaware of his cheeky monkey reaching over his body attempting to steal some food from the basket at his side, the back with two generously excavated himotoshi. A particularly impressive example of this classic motif, of relatively large size and exceptional detail, with a superb and lustrous patina with spots of honey.LENGTH 6.2 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear, natural age cracks.Provenance: Old Viennese private collection.
Lot 10
AN EARLY IVORY NETSUKE OF RIHAKU UnsignedJapan, early to mid-18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)An early ivory netsuke of the poet Rihaku (In Chinese Li Bai) shown seated on a base sleeping and leaning on a scholarly table. He is wearing a traditional Chinese cap and a flowing, well-carved Chinese robe. His facial features are crafted extraordinarily well, deeply slumbering, probably after drinking some wine – a popular subject of his poems. Beautiful deep-yellow and honey patina and excellent himotoshi through the back and underside.HEIGHT 4.3 cmCondition: Very good age-related condition with expected age cracks and stunning patina.Provenance: German private collection, acquired in Japan c. 1980.Auction comparison:Compare to a similar netsuke sold by Zacke, Fine Netsuke, Sagemono & Okimono, 2 November 2019, Vienna, lot 2 (sold for 3,286 EUR).Li Bai (701-762) was a famous poet during the Tang-dynasty, often referred to as China’s golden age of poetry. In 724 AD he set out from his home region of Shu and began a life of roaming— visiting Daoist sites, meeting many scholars, and leaving behind hundreds of poems about his travels, his solitude, his friends, the moon, and especially the pleasures of drinking wine.
Lot 102
KOKEI: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF TANUKI HARA TSUZUMI By Kokei, signed Kokei 虎溪Japan, Kuwana, Ise province, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)A finely carved dark wood netsuke, depicting tanuki no hara tsuzumi (belly drumming raccoon dog). The fur is finely incised, the rib cage and spine expressively carved, sharp fangs, upwards turned snout and jovial expression – he is visibly delighted with drumming on his belly. The eyes are inlaid in green-shimmering mother-of-pearl. Typical himotoshi between one of the legs and signature on the underside KOKEI.HEIGHT 3.1 cmCondition: Excellent condition.Provenance: German private collection.The tanuki possesses magical powers and can change forms, sometimes into Buddhist monks; they are jovial, but also dangerous, as they have been known to suffocate hunters with their enormous scrotum. The act of drumming on the belly, according to legend, was used by tanuki to beguile travelers and hunters to lead them astray. However, it has also been said that tanuki would get together just for fun, drumming on their bellies under the moonlight, perhaps even with some sake involved.Auction comparison:For a similar netsuke by Kokei see Bonhams, Netsuke from a European private collection, 8 May 2016, London, lot 56 (sold for 2,250 GBP).
Lot 103
MASAKATSU: A WOOD NETSUKE OF A TANUKI WRAPPED IN LOTUS LEAVES Signed Masakatsu 正勝Japan, 20th centuryThe mythical shape-shifting creature enveloped completely inside a veiny lotus leaf, one paw pulling it shut, only his feet underneath and the expressively carved face with double inlaid eyes are visible. Rather amusingly, he wears a large and elegantly curved lotus leaf as a hat. Large himotoshi through the back and signed underneath with an unusually placed two-character signature MASAKATSU – most likely a late piece by the artist or from a pupil.HEIGHT 5.5 cmCondition: Excellent condition.Provenance: European collection, acquired from Michael Bernstein in 2015.Auction comparison:For a netsuke of the same subject by Toyokazu, see Van Ham, Asian Art, 3 December 2015, Cologne, lot 2298 (sold for 8,385 EUR).Literature comparison:A similar unsigned netsuke is in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, accession no. A.919-1910.
Lot 104
TOMIN: A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF THE SANSUKUMI ON SKULL By Tomin, signed Tomin 東岷Japan, Tsu, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Carved from reddish wood and depicting a snake slithering through the eye sockets of a skull, which on its own is a popular motif. However additionally a snail is carved on top of the cranium, and a warty well-carved toad is climbing up on the back. The netsuke depicts the sansukumi motif, meaning ‘mutual control’. The snake will consume the toad, however there is a catch – the toad will have eaten a poisonous snail, so too the snake must perish. A vertebral bone underneath forms the himotoshi and the signature is found somewhat hidden underneath – TOMIN.LENGTH 3.8 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor surface wear.Provenance: European collection.A rare and apparently unrecorded subject for Tomin, who was a pupil of Minko.
Lot 105
KOKEI: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A SHISHI By Kokei, signed Kokei 虎溪Japan, Kuwana, Ise province, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)A very finely carved and compactly crafted study of a Buddhist lion seated, scratching its ear with one hind paw, its two front paws decisively placed afore with a somewhat grim yet satisfied expression, the curly mane is masterfully carved, and the bushy tail trails underneath its body. ‘Natural’ himotoshi through one of the curls underneath and signed KOKEI within a polished reserve.LENGTH 3.6 cmCondition: Excellent condition with minor associated surface wear. Beautiful patina.Provenance: Old Viennese private collection assembled within the same family over three generations.Auction comparison: Compare to two very similar wood netsuke by Tomin and Minko, the former at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 6 November 2012, London, lot 192 (sold for 4,000 GBP, re-sold more recently at Zacke for 5,688 EUR), and the latter at Bonhams, The Harriet Szechenyi Sale of Japanese Art, 8 November 2011, London, lot 25 (sold for 3,125 GBP).
Lot 106
KOKEI: A WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT OX By Kokei, signed Kokei 虎溪Japan, Kuwana, Ise province, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)A compact study of a recumbent ox, its legs tucked underneath its bulky body and the eyes inlaid in umimatsu. The hairwork is finely incised and wonderfully worn at the high points through generations of handling. Natural himotoshi through the legs and signed underneath KOKEI.LENGTH 4.5 cmCondition: Good condition with associated surface wear including some small nicks. Stunning patina.Provenance: French private collection, purchased at Sotheby’s, 20 December 1983, London, lot 23.
Lot 107
MINKO: A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT BOAR By Tanaka Juntoko Minko (1735-1816), signed hachi-ju ichi sai Minko 珉江 and kakihanJapan, Tsu, dated 1816, Edo period (1615-1868)Depicting a decidedly male recumbent boar with its front legs placed afore yet tucked underneath the body forming a compact composition. The fur typically incised, the ridged spine is expressed ending in a small bushy tail, and the eyes are double inlaid in brass and dark horn. Signed on the two hindfeet hachi-ju sai MINKO and with a kakihan [Minko at the age of eighty-one (the year of his death)]. Natural himotoshi.LENGTH 4.7 cmCondition: Good condition with associated surface wear.Provenance: European collection.Auction comparison:A similar netsuke by Minko was recently sold at Bonhams, Fine Netsuke from a French Private Collection, 4 November 2020, London, lot 97 (sold for 3,562 GBP).Literature comparison:Compare to a netsuke of a boar by Minko, signed at the age of 62, in Rosemary, Bandini (2014) Japanese netsuke from the collection of Teddy Hahn, no. 31.
Lot 11
AN IVORY FRAGMENT OF A CHINESE SAGE RE-PURPOSED AS A NETSUKE UnsignedChina, first half of 17th century, Ming dynasty (1358-1644)Published: Katchen, Arlette (2010) Netsuke 7, Vol. 2, pp. 346-347, no. K712.Taken from a fragment of a fine Ming Dynasty ivory figure of a Chinese sage, possibly depicting Shoulao. The ivory of a deep-yellow, golden color with a fine patina. The reverse has been fitted with a black-lacquered wood structure with three large himotoshi for the cord attachment. This type of of ‘re-purposed’ netsuke belongs to the earliest known netsuke.HEIGHT 9.3 cmCondition: Good condition with age cracks and wear to the lacquered backside. All as visible in the images provided.Provenance: Ex-collection Julius and Arlette Katchen, Paris.Auction comparison: For an ivory figure of similar quality and size see Christie’s Interiors, 3 April 2012, London, lot 527 (sold for 10,625 GBP).
Lot 110
A CHARMING WOOD NETSUKE OF A BOY WITH HANNYA MASK UnsignedJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The boy standing and holding the grimacing mask of Hannya in front of his face. His jacket is elaborately decorated with various designs and inlaid in the front with dark horn buttons. Himotoshi through the back.HEIGHT 4.4 cmCondition: Good condition with some wear and a tiny chip to the foot.Provenance: German private collection, acquired at an antique’s fair in Kobe, Japan c. 1980.
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