TOMOTADA: A SUPERB IVORY NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT SHISHI SCRATCHING ITS JOWLBy Izumiya Tomotada, signed Tomotada 友忠Japan, Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)A bold and impressive ivory netsuke of a recumbent shishi, executed in distinct Kyoto style, scratching its jowl. The beast with a bushy tail, mane, and floppy ears, with one hindleg extended to scratch its bearded chin. The powerful expression is a mixture of a deep satisfaction and an expressively powerful snarl. The shishi's spine and rib cage are articulated in an impressive manner and the eyes are inlaid with dark horn pupils. Generously excavated and asymmetrical himotoshi to the underside and signed within a raised rectangular reserve TOMOTADA. The ivory with a naturally grown honey-yellow patina.LENGTH 4.6 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and light age cracks.Provenance: Collection of Fritz Niescher, and thence by descent in the same family. Fritz Niescher (1889-1974) was a Chemnitz entrepreneur who built an impressive collection comprised of Japanese works of art and modern art. His extensive collection included works by Ernst Barlach and Otto Dix. Pieces from his collection have been part of traveling exhibits since his death, and many are housed today in the Ernst Barlach Haus in Hamburg.Mentioned in the Soken Kisho, Tomotada is perhaps the most renowned and certainly the most copied of all netsuke artists. His models were chiefly animal subjects. The Soken Kisho notes that he carved oxen and that his work was copied in his own lifetime.Museum comparison:Compare a closely related ivory netsuke of shishi and cub, by Tomoatada, signed Tomotada, from the Karl-Ludwig Kley collection, part of the exhibition Kyoto Netsuke—Masters & Myths, 30 November 2023 to 1 April 2024, at the Museum of East Asian Art, and illustrated in the exhibition catalogue, p. 168-169.Auction comparison:Compare a closely related ivory netsuke of a shishi and cub, attributed to Tomotada, at Bonhams, The Harriet Szechenyi Sale of Japanese Art, 8 November 2011, London, lot 13 (sold for GBP 21,250).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number DE-DÃœS231016-124).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
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IKKOSAI: A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A MONKEY WITH TWO YOUNGBy 'Saru' Ikkosai, signed Ikkosai 一光齋Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)Finely carved, the male adult monkey warding off the attacks of its young, one cradled in his arm and another standing and grabbing at his face. The young standing monkey's face is obdurate, gripping the arm which holds him at a distance and grabbing the face of its parent with the other hand. The hair of the trio is finely incised and stained, the ivory superbly polished, and the eyes inlaid with dark horn. Natural himotoshi. Signed within an oval polished reserve IKKOSAI.LENGTH 3.5 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear and only very few natural age cracks.For a detailed discussion of the artist see INSJ Vol. 39, no. 3, Fall 2019, pp. 29-34. As noted in the article, the artist dubbed 'Saru' Ikkosai appeared to have a shared sphere of influence with the master carvers Kaigyokusai Masatsugu (1813-1892) of Osaka and Meikeisai Hojitsu of Edo.Literature comparison:Compare to an ivory netsuke by Kaigyokusai Masatsugu in Hurtig, Bernard (1973) Masterpieces of Netsuke Art, no. 701.Auction comparison:Compare to a closely related group of three monkeys by Ikkosai at Bonhams,The Julius and Arlette Katchen Collection of Fine Netsuke Part I, 8 November 2016, London, lot 101 (sold for GBP 4,000). Compare to a related monkey group signed Hojitsu, sold at Bonhams, The Julius and Arlette Katchen Collection of Fine Netsuke Part II, 10 May 2017, London, lot 113 (sold for GBP 8,750).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number DE-K-231109-652). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A KAPPA TRAPPED BY A HAMAGURI CLAMUnsignedJapan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)A finely carved study of a kappa with one hind foot caught in the jaws of a hamaguri clam, as it slouches over it. The kappa's expression is quite amusing, as it realizes its dilemma, its beaked face framed by long, finely incised hair, the entire body covered in meticulously incised scales with minute stippling, and its shell is beautifully rendered. The clam shell is naturalistically etched with swirling grooves to the top. Good, asymmetrical himotoshi underneath.LENGTH 4.5 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor expected wear.Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary.Kappa (lit. "river-child") are amphibious yokai found in traditional Japanese folklore. They are usually seen as mischievous troublemakers or trickster figures. Kappa are also exceedingly polite creatures and find it difficult to resist returning a bow. This is a problem for the kappa as the cavity on top of their head retains water, and if damaged or its liquid is lost, the kappa is severely weakened.This depiction is an allusion to the dangers of falling in love. For if the conch, as is quite common in Japanese iconography, is seen as a symbol for the female genitals, fate has instantly turned for the kappa, who otherwise even transforms himself to seduce girls. He is the one who is trapped and has now himself become a victim of female desire.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 24-B-0071).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
SEIHO: SHISHI SCRATCHING JOWLBy Katsuo Azuma (Seiho, 1936-2003), signed Seiho 声方Japan, Ibaraki prefecture, c. 1990Finely carved in the round with a shishi seated on its hindleg, one forelimb supporting its weight and the other placed over a brocade ball with a loose metal ball within, the beast powerfully scratching its jowl, the eyes double inlaid in pale-translucent and dark horn rolled to the back in satisfaction as it scratches its itch, the body detailed with thick curling fur and a bushy mane. Himotoshi to the ball and right leg and signed to the underside of one paw SEIHO.HEIGHT 4.2 cmCondition: Excellent condition.Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary.Seiho, born as Katsuo Azuma in 1936 in Ibaraki prefecture, studied carving under the famous Hose Maguro until he turned 22. Seiho is well known for his legendary and mythological figures, animals, and religious subjects. He was a member of the International Netsuke Carvers Association and has received several awards from the Ueno Royal Museum and the Japan Art Association.
YOSHITSUGU: AN EARLY IVORY NETSUKE OF KINKO SENNIN ON A CARPBy Yoshitsugu, signed Yoshitsugu 吉次Japan, Kyoto, second half of 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Kinko sennin is shown seated on the back of a huge carp with its body arched and tail swinging upwards. Kinko looks up, taking a moment away from reading the contents of his open scroll. The scales of the carp are finely incised, its mouth open and hollowed, and its pupils inlaid with large roundels of dark horn. The ivory with a naturally grown honey-gold patina. Generously excavated himotoshi to the back of the carp and signed to the immortal's back in faint characters YOSHITSUGU.The curvature of the natural material, being carved from the curved outer section of the tusk, has imposed restrictions on the artist in regard to the subject matter and composition of the carving, and the artist has utilized this 'scrap material' to great effect.LENGTH 5.2 cmCondition: Good condition with minor surface wear and minuscule, old nibbling to edges.Provenance: From a private collection in Hamburg, Germany.Auction comparison:Compare a related Kyoto school ivory netsuke of Kinko sennin on a carp, by Okakoto, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 25 September 2020, Vienna, lot 47 (sold for EUR 1,770). Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number DE-K-231109-635). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
ANRAKU: A FINE AND HUMOROUS WOOD NETSUKE OF TANUKI DISGUISED AS A PRIESTBy Shukosai Anraku(sai), signed Anraku 安乐Japan, Osaka, second half of the 19th centuryThe mythical creature seated in meditation with its hands folded in its lap, almost completely enveloped in its loosely fitted robe secured by a ring to the shoulder, the amusingly carved expression detailed with glaring eyes double inlaid in bone and dark horn. The hairwork of the tanuki is minutely incised. Two horn-ringed himotoshi to the underside and signed on an inlaid signature tablet ANRAKU.LENGTH 4.2 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear and a small nick to his robe by the left knee.Provenance: From a private collection in France. With an old collector's label to the underside, 'I(1994).'The tanuki possesses magical powers and can change forms, sometimes into Buddhist monks; they are jovial and love drinking sake, but are also dangerous, as they have been known to suffocate hunters with their enormous scrotums.Museum comparison:Compare a closely related wood netsuke of a standing tanuki disguised as a priest, apparently unsigned but likely by the same artist, in the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, accession number B70Y352.Auction comparison:Compare a related wood netsuke of stretching daruma by the same artist with similar inlays, signed Anraku, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 3 November 2023, Vienna, lot 167 (EUR 5,850). Also compare a wood netsuke of Okame by Kokeisai Sansho at Bonhams, Myth, Mirth and Magic - Important Netsuke and Sagemono from the Guy de Lasteyrie Collection, 14 June 2023, Paris, lot 4 (sold for EUR 40,960).
HOSHUNSAI MASAYUKI: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF AN ONI CATCHING A TERRAPINBy Hoshunsai Masayuki, signed Masayuki 正之 with kakihanJapan, Edo (Tokyo), mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Superbly carved as an oni tearing through a large, upturned lotus leaf to reach under the foliage to grab a trembling turtle hiding below. The furled leaf naturalistically carved with veins and cleverly stained, the muscular oni similarly detailed with sharp claws digging into the vegetation. The turtle is amusingly clinging onto the leaf on the underside, hoping to evade the oni. Natural himotoshi under the oni's arm and signed MASAYUKI with the artist's kakihan.LENGTH 3.7 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and a small abrasion to the edge of the leaf.Auction comparison:Compare a closely related wood netsuke of an oni catching a terrapin, by Hoshunsai Masayuki and fully signed Hoshunsai Masayuki and kakihan, at Christie's, The Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection of Netsuke, Part I, 27 October 1987, London, lot 84 (sold for GBP 1,210).
A FINE KYOTO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF A COCKEREL ON A WAR DRUMUnsignedJapan, Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Standing atop the large drum, the rooster (tori) stoops its head to peck inquisitively at the abandoned war drum, its densely carved plumage finely stained and meticulously incised. The drum with two rows of inlaid dark horn studs which enclose a carved mokume (wood grain) ground. Good himotoshi to the base, the larger hole generously excavated to accommodate the knot. The well-toned ivory bearing a fine patina.HEIGHT 3.7 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear and expected age cracks, particularly to the underside.Auction comparison:Compare a closely related ivory netsuke of a cockerel perched on a war drum, unsigned, at Bonhams, Netsuke from a European Private Collection, 8 May 2016, London, lot 37 (sold for GBP 2,250).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number 204/23HH). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
A LARGE AND UNUSUAL EBONY WOOD MASK NETSUKE OF HANNYAUnsignedJapan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Boldly carved, the frightening face rendered with its mouth wide open, its jaw unhinged revealing its long tongue and studded teeth, its eyes wide in a terrifying glare. The demon's small horns protrude slightly above its parted hair. Himotoshi formed by the thick, central bar on the back.HEIGHT 6.4 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear.Provenance: European collection P. Jacquesson, acquired in Paris at the Saint Ouen flea market in October 2000.
HOMIN: A FINE TSUISHU LACQUER MASK NETSUKE OF AN ONIBy Homin, signed Homin 宝民Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)Finely and expressively carved with gently rounded features and lacquered in deep tsuishu red, the demon's face depicted sneering and biting his lower lip, revealing large upper fangs. His cheeks are drawn up, spreading his finely incised mustache, and his brows are furrowed. Signed to the central himotoshi bar HOMIN.HEIGHT 4.2 cmCondition: Very good condition with only minor wear.Provenance: European collection P. Jacquesson.Homin was a netsuke carver active during the late 19th century, related to the famous Matsuki Hokei, as well as to Somin and Soyo. This group of carvers is known for their proficiency in tsuishu (carved red lacquer).Literature comparison:Compare a near-identical tsuishu lacquer mask netsuke by Matsuki Hokei, signed Hokei, illustrated in Eskenazi (1998) Japanese Netsuke, Ojime and Inro from a Private European Collection, pp. 62-63, no. 66.Auction comparison:Compare a related tsuishu lacquer mask netsuke of a karasu-tengu, by Somin, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 16 April 2021, Vienna, lot 283 (sold for EUR 9,150).
GUY SHAW: POPPIES AMIDST THE SCENT OF WOODSMOKEBy Guy Shaw (1951-2003), signed with the artist's initial GSEngland, 1997Carved from a choice piece of antler and ingeniously designed as a spiral of smoke consuming poppies. The smoke rising in intricately carved spirals, full of melody and melancholy, fleeting—had it not been carved with such graceful precision. The three poppies enveloped in the fume, burnished from the heat, as they wither away, the artist cleverly incorporating the natural texture and color of the antler to depict this abstract hymn. The three stems with the capsules nestled together, very lightly, descending from the tallest to the shortest bud, like the flowing motion of a jubilant stream. The poetic composition delicately carved in the round. Natural himotoshi and signed underneath within a square reserve with the artist's initials GS.HEIGHT 7.2 cmCondition: Excellent condition with minor wear and natural imperfections.Provenance: Galerie Zacke, Vienna, 1997. Private collection of Heidi Haupt-Battaglia (1921-2019), Switzerland, acquired from the above in 1997. A copy of the collector's notes stating a purchase price of CHF 3,800, (or approx. EUR 4,700 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing), accompanies this lot.Guy Shaw (1951-2003) was one of Britain's finest netsuke carvers. Shaw attended the Bournemouth College of Art and sometime after graduation was introduced to netsuke via the collection of his landlord, Francis Dinley. Netsuke carving attempts a visual replication of nature, place and time, and it was in this field that Shaw, with his lifelong love of the wild, found his vocation.Literature comparison: Compare a closely related stag antler netsuke of the Scent of Woodsmoke, by Guy Shaw, in The International Netsuke Society Journal (INSJ), vol. 24, no. 3, p. 51, no. 5.Auction comparison: Compare a closely related stag antler netsuke of dry poppies, by Guy Shaw, at Christie's, Japanese Art and Design and The Francois Storno Collection of Netsuke, 16 May 2007, London, lot 361.
NAITO TOYOMASA: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A HATCHING TENGU (TENGU NO TOMAGO)By Naito Toyomasa (1773-1856), signed Toyomasa 豊昌Japan, Sasayama, Tanba province, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Emerging from its egg, the left wing already spread over the outside of the shell, and the beak slightly opened with a tormented expression. The glaring eyes are inlaid in pale, translucent horn. The plumage and hair are carved with precision and the wood is darkened and accentuated in some areas, typical for the artist. Large, generously excavated himotoshi through the egg near the boldly incised signature TOYOMASA.HEIGHT 4 cmCondition: Very good condition, the lightly stained wood with minor areas of discoloration.Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary.Auction comparison:A closely related, yet less fine wood netsuke of a hatching tengu by Toyomasa was sold at Zacke, Fine Netsuke, Sagemono & Okimono, 27 April 2019, Vienna, lot 245 (sold for 10,512 EUR).
GREGG STRADIOTTO: DAYDREAMING MONKEYBy Gregg Stradiotto, signed with the artist's initialsUSA, late 20th centuryFinely carved from fossilized walrus tusk, the monkey seated on its haunches, looking away in the distance, one foot folded over the other, the right hand resting on its knees as it scratches its ear in deep wonder. The natural duality of the fossilized walrus tusk cleverly picked out to denote the variation in the monkey's fur which is further enhanced by minute incision work. The eyes of the primate inlaid in ruby. Natural himotoshi through the loop of the tail and signed to the underside in an oval reserve with the artist's initials.HEIGHT 5.8 cmCondition: Excellent condition with minor surface wear.Gregg Stradiotto, raised in Colorado, developed a passion for drawing early on, shaping his lifelong dedication to studying nature and culture. In 1970, he joined the Anasazi Origins Project in New Mexico as a field archaeologist and illustrator, exploring the transition from hunter-gatherer to Pueblo sedentary cultures. His interest in traditional stone toolmaking evolved into carving and sculpture. After relocating to Washington State in 1980, he focused on carving wildlife and Bering Sea Eskimo subjects for a decade. In 1989, he shifted to carving netsuke full time, blending Eastern and Western mythological symbolism in his figurative work, particularly evident in his archetypal figures. His works are, amongst others, in the collection of HIH Prince Takamado (1954-2002).Literature comparison: Compare a related fossilized walrus tusk netsuke of a horse, by Gregg Stradiotto, carved especially for Prince Takamado, in The International Netsuke Society Journal (INSJ), vol. 14, no. 2, p. 16, no. 15.Museum comparison:Compare a related fossilized walrus tusk netsuke and ojime with lizards, by Gregg Stradiotto, at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Canada, object number 2007.016.079 a,b.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
A RARE DARK WOOD NETSUKE OF A SUMO WRESTLING FROGJapan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)A very unusual and wonderfully tactile, old wood netsuke depicting a smooth frog, crouching, ready to leap at a moment's notice, humorously dressed as a sumo wrestler in a simple mawashi, the details rendered in a somewhat stylized manner, the limbs of the amphibian tucked under its rounded belly. Very large, generously excavated himotoshi to the underside and signed, possibly reading Kazumoto 一本.LENGTH 4.2 cmCondition: Good condition with minor wear. Smoothened old chips to three of the limbs. One nick to the neck.The most notable account showing anthropomorphic animals are the Choju-jinbutsu-giga scrolls (literally "Animal-person Caricatures"), commonly shortened to Choju-giga (literally "Animal Caricatures"), a famous set of four picture scrolls, belonging to Kozan-ji temple in Kyoto, which dates to the mid-12th century and is credited as the oldest manga in history. The scrolls are the earliest in a linear monochrome drawing style illustrating anthropomorphic frogs, rabbits, and monkeys engaging in human activities. The scrolls are now entrusted to the Tokyo National Museum of Japan.
AN IVORY KAGAMIBUTA NETSUKE DEPICTING PILGRIMS CLIMBING THE GREAT BUDDHA OF NARAUnsignedJapan, late 19th centuryThe shibuichi plate cast in relief with gilt details to depict a man standing on the shoulder of the giant Buddha statue at Todai-ji, lowering some rope for his companion to grab, of whom we can only see one arm as his head is obscured by his hat, the Buddha also only partly visible, his neck wrinkles, earlobe, hair locks, and facial features neatly incised. The ivory bowl superbly polished, the reverse with a central himotoshi, the cord attachment within.DIAMETER 4.3 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear and some rubbing to gilt. A thin crack to the ivory bowl. The present netsuke depicts the giant statue of Buddha at Todai-ji, a Buddhist temple complex in Nara. The statue is the largest bronze seated Buddha in Japan at 15 m high and was completed in 751. The Great Buddha statue has been recast several times for various reasons, including earthquake damage. The current hands of the statue were made in the Momoyama Period, and the head was made in the Edo period. The Great Buddha Hall (Daibutsuden) has been rebuilt twice after fire. The current building was finished in 1709 and was the world's largest wooden building until 1998.Auction comparison:Compare a near-identical ivory kagamibuta netsuke depicting pilgrims climbing the great Buddha, 4.4 cm wide, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 28 April 2023, Vienna, lot 307 (sold for EUR 2,600).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number DE-K-231109-662). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
A RARE WOOD AND IRON NETSUKE OF A MINIATURE TANEGASHIMA TEPPO (RIFLE)UnsignedJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The miniature rifle carved from wood with brass and iron fittings, and gold nonume-zogan lotus and scrolling designs to the barrel. A small kiku (chrysanthemum) fitting to the underside suspending a loose ring functioning as the cord attachment.LENGTH 4.7 cmCondition: Very good condition with only minor wear.Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary.Auction comparison:Compare a similar netsuke of a teppo at Bonhams, Fine Chinese and Japanese Works of Art Part I, 14 December 2020, Los Angeles, lot 201 (sold for USD 1,530).
RANICHI: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A PEACHBy Ranichi, signed Ranichi 蘭一Japan, Kyoto, first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Naturalistically carved as a well-rounded ripe peach attached to a short stalk with a leaf. Natural himotoshi and signed in an elliptical reserve RANICHI.HEIGHT 3.7 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and few light scratches. The peach is most popularly associated with the gardens of the Queen Mother of the West in the Kunlun Mountains, where they ripen every few millennia and grant immortality to anyone who consumes them, making them the most striking symbol of a long life.Literature comparison:For a closely related ivory netsuke of a peach, by Ran'ichi, illustrated in Katchen, N7, vol. 1, p. 97, no. 670.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number 258/23HH). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
A WOOD NETSUKE OF A RAT ON DAIKOKU'S MALLETUnsignedJapan, Yamada, Ise province, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved as a large rat (nezumi) with neatly incised fur and horn-inlaid eyes scampering across Daikoku's wish-granting mallet (uchide no kozuchi), the rodent's long tail extending down to the underside. The mallet neatly incised with simulated wood grain (mokume) and lacquered in black. Good, asymmetrical himotoshi underneath.LENGTH 4.6 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and some light rubbing to lacquer.Provenance: Ex-collection Marcel Lorber (1900-1986). J. Hubbard Antiques, 15 October 1988. A private collection, acquired from the above.
A SUPERB WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT HORSEUnsignedJapan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Published: O'Brien, Mary Louise (1980) Netsuke: A Guide for Collectors, no .7.Masterfully carved with naturalistic detail, the resting horse with its head turned to the right and its ears pricked up. The mane is finely incised with hair falling to either side of the neck. Two well-excavated himotoshi to the vase. The wood is of an attractive grain with a rich, naturally grown patina.LENGTH 5.5 cmCondition: Excellent condition with only minor wear.Provenance: Collection of William de Rham. Christie's London, 14 November 2001, lot 12. Ex-collection Guy de Lasteyrie, acquired from the above. William de Rham (b. 1922) was born in Saint-Sulpice, Switzerland. He developed a passion for horseback riding in his youth, competing from an early age in numerous equestrian events. He competed for the Swiss Olympic equestrian team in the 1956 Olympics in Sweden. His passion for horses grew into a passion for collecting equestrian-related art. The artist captured the animal with incredible naturalism; note the rotund haunches and stomach which elegantly bulge underneath its own weight. Along with this, the eyes of the horse look out across the body, giving the graceful animal a lifelike brilliance.
SHIGEKAZU: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF AN EMACIATED WOLF WITH A SEVERED HEADBy Shigekazu, signed Shigekazu 重一Japan, Tanba Province, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Very finely carved as a voracious, emaciated wolf, or yama-inu (mountain dog), its head raised and ears pricked back as it protectively growls over as severed head, revealing its sharp teeth. The head with neatly incised long hair, closed eyes, and teeth biting into the lower lip. The artist strikes a delicate balance between dramatic effect, humor, and anatomical precision, the yama-inu being depicted in an exaggerated, dramatized manner, while the bones and muscles are carved naturalistically. The eyes are inlaid in stained bone with incised, dark pupils. Natural himotoshi. Signed on a polished reserve SHIGEKAZU.LENGTH 4.6 cmCondition: Very good condition with only minor wear.The netsuke alludes to the practice of leaving bodies of executed criminals on the ground for animals to eat. Raymond Bushell offers the opinion that severed heads were not actually left for animals, but rather that the image symbolized the fear of the traveler dying far from home without family to bury him properly.Auction comparison:Compare a closely related Toyomasa School wood carving of an emaciated wolf with a tortoise, unsigned, dated to the 19th century, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 28 April 2023, Vienna, lot 52 (sold for EUR 7,800).
A KYOTO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF A FRIGHTENED RECLINING BOAR, SIGNED TOMOTADASigned Tomotada 友忠Japan, Kyoto, late 18th-early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Expressively carved as a pleasingly tactile and compact netsuke of a recumbent boar sitting on its haunches, eyes alert as it looks over its shoulder for potential dangers with the limbs tucked snug underneath. The head carved with wide eyes with inlaid pupils, an upturned snout, its mouth agape revealing long, sharp incisors, the top with a tuft of scrolling hair, and the ears to the side wary of approaching danger. Generously excavated himotoshi to the base and signed Tomotada within a raised, oval reserve, though much more likely by the Okatomo studio. The ivory attractively stained and with a deep caramel honey-yellow patina throughout.LENGTH 5 cmCondition: Very good condition with surface wear and several natural age cracks.Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection, Paris. Austrian private collection, acquired from the above.Literature comparison:Compare a closely related netsuke of a reclining boar, by Okatomo, illustrated in Davey, Neil K. (1974) Netsuke: A comprehensive study based on the M.T. Hindson Collection, no. 196.Auction comparison: Compare a closely related ivory netsuke of a running wild boar, style of Okatomo, at Bonhams, Fine Netsuke from the Adrienne Barbanson Collection, 13 May 2013, lot 25 (sold for 16,250 GBP). Compare a closely related ivory netsuke of running wild board, style of Okatomo, at Bonhams, Fine Netsuke from the Adrienne Barbanson Collection, 13 May 2013, lot 23 (sold for GBP 4,000).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2207512277-K). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
MASATOMO: A SUPERB NAGOYA SCHOOL WOOD NETSUKE OF AN OCTOPUS IN SURIBACHIBy Masatomo, signed Masatomo ko 正友 工Japan, Nagoya, first half of the 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The octopus (tako) tightly nestled into a shallow mortar (Suribachi), its tentacles forming a dense bundle around its body and head, the many suction cups remarkably detailed and well carved, the face comical with large eyes inlaid in dark horn, the funnel-shaped mouth pressed forward in an amusing gesture. The mortar ribbed to the interior and worked in sublime, yet subtle ukibori to the exterior. Asymmetrical himotoshi to the base and signed MASATOMO ko.LENGTH 4.5 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Old repair to a section of tentacle on the head.Auction comparison: Considering both artists work, it is very likely that Masatomo was associated with Ikkyu of Nagoya. Compare a related wood netsuke of an octopus in a pot, by Ikkyu, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 25 September 2020, Vienna, lot 106 (sold for EUR 24,016). Compare a closely related octopus in a pot, by Masatomo, at Bonhams, The Julius & Arlette Katchen Collection of Fine Netsuke Part I, 8 November 2016, London, lot 156 (sold for GBP 4,000).
A RARE KYOTO SCHOOL IVORY THREE-CASE INRO REFERENCING THE TEN OX HERDING PICTURES, WITH EN-SUITE NETSUKE BY GARAKUThe netsuke by Garaku, signed Garaku 我乐Japan, Kyoto, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Of upright rectangular form and oval section, finely carved and stained in high relief against a stippled ground, the three-case inro decorated with a continuous depiction of a young herder guiding an ox through a meadow. The herder is greeted by another boy seated under a tree, a basket visible behind, as he relaxes under the cool shade of the leafy branches. The ox's fur etched and inked for detail.The beautifully matching, en-suite netsuke depicting a young herder holding the rope halter of a recumbent ox as he clambers onto its back. The eyes of the animal inlaid in dark horn, its fur finely etched and inked, the face carved with wideset eyes and the tongue licking its snout. Asymmetrical himotoshi to the superbly carved underside and signed within the typical oban-shaped reserve GARAKU.With a reticulated ivory ojime.HEIGHT 6.9 cm, LENGTH 5.1 cm; LENGTH 5.7 cm (the netsuke)Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and expected age cracks. The netsuke with a small chip to the ox's tongue.Provenance: Bernard Fournier, July 1984. Ex-collection Guy de Lasteyrie, acquired from the above. De Lasteyrie is a member of the Lasteyrie du Saillant family and is considered among the leading French collectors of netsuke.The imagery on the inro and netsuke plays on a Zen Buddhist parable which draws a parallel between the herdboy and ox and the attainment of enlightenment. It is most famously portrayed in the series of ten ox herding pictures (originally only eight) accompanied by a series of short poems by Kakuan Shien.Auction comparison:Compare a closely related ivory netsuke of a boy oxherd, signed Garaku, at Bonhams, The Edward Wrangham Collection of Japanese Art, London, 6 November 2013, lot 60 (sold GBP 4,375).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2207508122-K ). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
YASUTADA: A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT HORSEBy Yasutada, signed Yasutada 安忠Japan, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved as a horse lying on its sternum with its legs folded beneath and the tail swept to one side. The equine with its head raised turned dramatically to the left, carved with wide eyes and a long snout, its mane finely carved and parted down the middle. Asymmetrical himotoshi to the underside and signed within a rectangular reserve YASUTADA – the artist is very rare with only few examples recorded.LENGTH 4.7 cmCondition: Good condition with minor wear and few tiny nicks here and there. Repair to the right foreleg.Provenance: Christie's, Fine Netsuke and Inro, 28 May 1980, London, lot 144. English private collection in London, UK, acquired from the above.Yasutada thought to have been a pupil of Tomotada of Kyoto, however recent analysis has suggested he is much rather a Nagoya carver related to Tametaka.People born in the year of the horse tend to be quite free-spirited and independent. They are flexible, quick to adapt, often charismatic, and sociable. However, they can sometimes be quick-tempered and impatient.Literature comparison:Compare a closely related recumbent horse, by Yasutada, illustrated in Cohen, George (1974) In Search of Netsuke & Inro, p. 53, no. 207. Compare a closely related recumbent horse, by Yasutada, at Christie's, Fine Netsuke and Inro, 28 May 1980, London, lot 144.
A SUPERB DARK WOOD NETSUKE OF A COILED SNAKEUnsignedJapan, Gifu or Nagoya, first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved and stained as a snake neatly coiled upon itself with its head resting on its body, waiting patiently for the perfect moment to strike. Its body naturalistically represented, varying in thickness, covered almost entirely in boldly carved, grooved scales; the eyes inlaid in pale horn. Natural himotoshi.LENGTH 3.8 cmCondition: Good condition with minor wear. The tip of the tail restored.The snake (hebi or mi), the sixth sign of the zodiac, is assigned to the 4th month and the hours between 9am and 11am. In popular belief, a living snake is considered a good omen, while a dead snake announces misfortune. In Buddhism the snake is a symbol of sensuality, jealousy and hatred. In netsuke art it is also often depicted because of the elegant curves of its body and the creative possibilities.Literature comparison:Compare a closely related wood netsuke of a coiled snake with similarly grooved scales, by Tomokazu, illustrated in Sydney L. Moss Ltd. (1993) Zodiac Beasts and Distant Cousins, no. 35.
IKKOSAI: A SUPERB IVORY NETSUKE OF TWO MONKEYS FIGHTING AN OCTOPUSBy 'Saru' Ikkosai, signed Ikkosai 一光齋Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)Finely carved, partially in sukashibori (openwork), depicting two monkeys and an octopus engaged in a vicious fight, the octopus writhing its tentacles around the monkeys, the simians struggling to compete. The bulging eyes of the octopus are inlaid in dark horn and the hairwork of the monkeys is finely incised providing an appealing contrast to the smooth, tactile texture of the octopus's slippery skin. Many options for 'natural' himotoshi due to the openworked and dynamic nature of the piece, one of the tentacles with the signature IKKOSAI to the underside.LENGTH 4 cmCondition: Very good condition with only minor surface wear.Provenance: Old German private collection, sold at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 4 November 2022, Vienna, lot 140 (sold for EUR 3,220).'Saru' Ikkosai carved several of these, each one distinctly different, however. As opposed to the closely related netsuke sold at Lempertz on 7 June 2019, our monkeys are clearly losing the fight, the octopus having them completely entangled in its tentacles.The subject of monkeys fighting an octopus references a legend in which the octopus-physician of Ryujin, the Dragon King of the Sea, prescribes a monkey's liver to heal the king's daughter.For a detailed discussion of the artist see INSJ Vol. 39, no. 3, Fall 2019, pp. 29-34.Auction comparison:Compare with a closely related ivory netsuke by Ikkosai, depicting an octopus fighting two monkeys, at Lempertz, Japanische Kunst, 7 June 2019, Cologne, lot 426 (sold for 7,192 EUR). Compare with another closely related ivory netsuke by Ikkosai, depicting a monkey fighting an octopus, sold at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 16 April 2021, Vienna, lot 202 (sold for 7,584 EUR). Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0529).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
SHIBAYAMA MASAYOSHI: A FINE INLAID FOUR-CASE LACQUER INRO WITH EN-SUITE NETSUKEBy Shibayama Masayoshi, signed Masayoshi 政由Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)Of upright rectangular form and oval section, bearing a bright gold nashiji ground, finely worked in iro-e takamaki-e and hiramaki-e, as well as Shibayama inlays in raden (mother-of-pearl), aogai (iridescent shell), and coral, depicting to the front a foliate windchime peeking through a rolled sudare, the chime in the form of a bouquet with peach blossoms, prunus, and chrysanthemums, finishing in a bell with scrolling tassels. The verso similarly decorated with foliate windchime blowing in the wind. Signed to the underside within a raden tablet MASAYOSHI. The interior compartments of nashiji with gold fundame rims.With an agate ojime. The en-suite netsuke in the form of a rattan basket filled with mother-of-pearl flowers, himotoshi to the side in the form of a metal loop.HEIGHT 8.2 cm, LENGTH 5.7 cmCondition: Very good condition with only minor surface wear and traces of use, a tiny gold lacquer touchup to the edge of the second case. The netsuke with a crack to the rim extending down approximately 1.5 cm.The Shibayama family began work in the late 1700s. Typical Shibayama work is encrusted with tiny pieces of ivory, pearl-shell, tortoiseshell, horn, and many other materials. These materials were often intricately carved or incised to produce the three-dimensional effect you can see here. Shibayama Masayoshi was active during the latter half of the 19th century, during the Meiji era.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number IT/CE/2023/BG/01086). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
VADYM PYVOVAR: CAT IN A BASKETBy Vadym Pyvovar, signed with the artist's initialsUkraine, 2023The netsuke finely carved in boxwood to depict a lazy cat sleeping leisurely on a cushion in a rattan basket, one paw holding the rim as it rests its head against the cool pillow, the body with finely incised fur and a curling tail framing its body. Asymmetrical himotoshi to the side and incised with the artist's initials to the base.LENGTH 4.5 cmCondition: Excellent condition.
A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A GRAZING HORSEUnsignedJapan, c. 1820, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved as a grazing horse standing with its head lowered to the ground, its mane parted down the middle and finely incised with strands of hair, its pointed ears emerging from the folds. The horse is naturalistically carved with wide gentle eyes and a long curling tail that sweeps around the back above the beautifully excavated, asymmetrical himotoshi. The superbly polished ivory bearing a fine, yellowish patina.HEIGHT 5.1 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and natural age cracks.Auction comparison:Compare a closely related ivory netsuke depicting a grazing horse at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 3 November 2023, Vienna, lot 143 (sold for EUR 2,340).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2301000015-K). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
MINKOKU: A FINE AND HUMOROUS WOOD NETSUKE OF AN ONI BATHING A RAKANBy Minkoku, signed Minkoku 民谷Japan, Edo (Tokyo), mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Meticulously carved, the rakan's face bearing an expression of consternation as he tries to lift himself out of the round basin, gripping its sides with a small towel in one hand, the rippling water rendered with minutely incised, wavy lines. The small oni humorously scrubs the back of the rakan while holding him down with one clawed hand; his expression is one of great satisfaction. The pupils of both are inlaid in dark, lustrous horn. Two ringed himotoshi to the base. Signed MINKOKU.LENGTH 3.4 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor expected wear.Provenance: Private collection in Hamburg, Germany.
A POWERFUL WOOD NETSUKE OF AN ONI APPLYING MOXAUnsignedJapan, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved, the demon sitting with one knee lifted as he applies the burning ball of mogusa to his leg in the self-application of moxibustion - his grimacing face and clenched claws indicating his severe pain. The moxa pellet is inlaid in black wood. The oni's long hair is surmounted by two small horns and falls down his bare back in a remarkably bold manner. Two generously excavated himotoshi to the base, the larger one hollowed to accommodate the knot.HEIGHT 3.6 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor expected wear and an old smoothened chip to the right foot.Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy used to heat particular points of the body by using burning dried mugwort.
MINKO: A WOOD NETSUKE OF A CLUSTER OF MUSHROOMSBy Tanaka Juntoku Minko (1735-1816), signed Minko 岷江 and kakihanJapan, Tsu, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Boldly carved as s a cluster of three shimeji mushrooms, the undersides of the larger caps neatly incised with radial gills, the caps smoothly polished, altogether forming a pleasingly tactile and compact composition. Natural himotoshi and signed to the stalk of one mushroom MINKO with the artist's characteristic kakihan.LENGTH 4.7 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Tiny nicks to the neck of the stalk in the middle.Tanaka Juntoko Minko (1735-1816) was one of the few names mentioned in the Soken Kisho of 1781, the first publication mentioning netsuke. He was famous during his lifetime and is widely regarded as one of the greatest netsuke carvers. The present lot is an unpretentious netsuke, exquisitely crafted with meticulous attention to detail, particularly evident in the precise carving of the radiating grooves on the underside of both fungi.Auction comparison:Compare a related wood netsuke of a mushroom embellished with silver dew drops, by Minko, from the M. T. Hindson collection, at Bonhams, Netsuke from a European Private Collection, 8 May 2016, London, lot 160 (sold for GBP 4,125).
A SILVER AND ANTLER NETSUKE OF A GHOST, YUREI, ATTRIBUTED TO GEORGES WEILAttributed to Georges Weil (b. 1938), unsignedEngland, late 20th centuryThe ghastly figure cast in silver and cloaked in an antler robe with billowing sleeves, tied loosely at the waist in a bow. The ghost with a sunken face, its features eerily crafted. The ghost has large hands with bony fingers which hang unnaturally to his chest. The robe is carved with ebbs and folds giving movement to the figure and the impression that it floats. Asymmetrical himotoshi to the base.HEIGHT 6.5 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and natural imperfections.Georges Weil was born in Vienna in 1938 and moved to England one year later. He became a famous jewelry designer and sculptor of precious metals, and his works are highly collectible to this day. Weil started collecting netsuke in the 1960s and started carving netsuke in the 1970s. His works have been featured in many exhibitions throughout the world, and are in the collections of many museums, such as the British Museum.Literature comparison:Compare a related stained boxwood netsuke of a ghost, by Georges Weil, illustrated in Lazarnick, George (1981) Netsuke & Inro Artists, and How to Read Their Signatures (LNIA), Vol. 2, p. 1213.
A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A FOX PRIEST (HAKUZOSU)UnsignedJapan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Beautifully worn, standing enveloped in a long robe, a large cowl draped over its head, the face with a sly expression, hunched over a bamboo staff. Two large and functional himotoshi to the back, the larger hole generously excavated to accommodate the knot. The ivory bearing a superb, honey-yellow patina.HEIGHT 6.5 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor typical wear and natural age cracks.Hakuzosu is the name of a popular kitsune character who shapeshifted into a priest in the Kyogen play Tsurigitsune. Kitsune are creatures imbued with magical powers and are known to have the ability to shapeshift. They are also believed to be animated by the devils.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 24-B-0105).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
18th century Japanese four section gold lacquer inro, with Rimpa-style waves, applied with abalone, laden work boats, the interior of black lacquer with top case divided into two parts, cylindrical metal ojime with a heron and reeds in relief, signed Issho, with Noh mask netsuke, the case, 6cm long. Provenance: Bonhams, London, 9 Nov 2010, lot 204, Wrangham collection, no.1463, purchased at Sotheby's London, 1980.
Japan - Ivory netsuke representing a group of six rats sculpted in a very realistic manner with particular attention to detail, notably for the finely incised strands of fur. Black coral was used for the inlaid eyes. Meiji period. Signed. A CITES document will be provided. - Weight: 42 g - Shipping available - Region: Japon - Sizes: H 35 MM X L 45 MM - At first glance: good condition
Fabergé, a rare bowenite and demantoid carving, early 20th century, modelled as a stylised kingfisher in carved bowenite, its eyes set with circular-cut demantoid garnets, height 4.5cm, unsigned Fabergé's animal carvings are among their most celebrated creations, adored and collected by some of the most prominent figures of the early 20th century. Russia's stone carving industry centred on the city of Yekaterinburg, where Fabergé acquired the workshop of lapidary Karl Woerffels around 1884, and it was this workshop that produced the majority of them - the carvers Kremlev, Derbyshev and Svetchnikov, managed by the German Alexander Meier. The stones were carefully selected by Carl Fabergé's son Agathon, and were mostly of Russian origin, taking advantage of the rich mineral resources of the Ural mountains and Siberia. The animal carvings found immense popularity with a number of the firm's key patrons, most notably the British royal family, whose collection boasts more than 350 animals, and Léopold de Rothschild, who had his racehorses similarly immortalised by Fabergé's sculptors. While these studies were often remarkably lifelike and detailed, among Fabergé's more unusual hardstone carvings are those taking inspiration from Japanese netsuke, particularly their strikingly abbreviated, stylised depictions of birds in a style known as ittōbori (literally 'one blade carving'). In common with many collectors and artists fascinated by the new influx of Japanese art at the beginning of the 20th century, Carl Fabergé himself had personally put together a collection of these small Japanese carvings in ivory and wood, which were originally designed to suspend pouches or cases from the belts that fastened traditional Japanese dress. Perhaps the best known results of Fabergé's appreciation of ittōbori netsuke are direct copies of a popular Japanese model known as fukura suzume, depicting exaggerately round sparrows in flight. In this same simplified style but in stark contrast are Fabergé's still, watchful studies of kingfishers. The present example, in milky pale green bowenite from the Ural mountains, is among the simplest and most pared back of Fabergé's kingfisher studies, its green eyes glinting with another one of Russia's most famous gemmological exports, demantoid garnets. Kingfishers were apparently referred to by Fabergé as 'icebirds', and appeared in the ledgers when one was purchased by King Edward VII in November 1907, and another was purchased by his son, the future King Edward VIII in 1913, not long before the London Fabergé branch was forced to close and the firm's era at forefront of European jewellery design came to an abrupt end. Illustrated: Geza von Habsburg, Fabergé, Geneva, 1987, no. 307, its eyes miscatalogued as peridot For examples of Fabergé's kingfisher carvings in the Royal Collection, please see collection nos. RCIN 40387 and RCIN 40385. For further discussion of the influence of netsuke on Fabergé's hardstone animal carvings, see Geoffrey Munn, Fabergé and Japan, The Antique Collector, January 1987, p.37-45, which also illustrates a kingfisher, fig.5
A horn beaker, 19th century, engraved with a tall ship in full sail, flying the Union Jack, and an Anchor, 9.5cm high;a carved edamame bean pod netsuke, with a bone bead, 14.5cm long;a small bronze mermaid, by Just Denmark, 9cm high;a beadwork purse, 22cm wide;a Beaulah car mascot. for 'Clan McIntosh', 12cm high;and a small icon, with embossed oklad, 9cm wide and a 'Shrimshaw' whale tooth, 14cm long (7)Condition ReportJust - with scratches and wear.Purse tarnished.Scratches to the glass on the car badge.Bean pod - good.
A varied collection of 46 reference works and auction catalogues on Japanese and Korean arts, 1970s and laterVarious dimensions Provenance: The collection of Galerie Beaute Chinoise, Paris, France Christie's South Kensington Japanese Art and Design , May 11, 2011 - Sale number: 6099Christie's South Kensington Japanese Art and Design , May 16, 2012 - Sale number: 6071Christie's South Kensington Masterful Exuberance Artistic Craftsmanship of Imperial Japan , May 18, 2012 - Sale number: 4140Christie's South Kensington The Japanese Aesthetic , November 7, 2012 - Sale number: 7316Christie's South Kensington The Japanese Aesthetic , May 15, 2013 - Sale number: 8822Christie's South Kensington Asobi: Ingenious Creativity , October 15, 2013 - Sale number: 9555Christie's South Kensington The Japanese Aesthetic , December 17, 2013 - Sale number: 9155Christie's South Kensington Asobi: Ingenious Creativity , October 15, 2014 - Sale number: 5546 Christie's New York Japanese and Korean Art , March 22, 2002 - Sale number: 1030Christie's New York Japanese and Korean Art , September 18, 2002 - Sale number: 1114Christie's New York Japanese and Korean Art , September 18, 2008 - Sale number: 2028Christie's New York Japanese and Korean Art , March 17, 2009 - Sale number: 2266Christie's New York Japanese and Korean Art , September 17, 2009 - Sale number: 2193Christie's New York Japanese and Korean Art , September 15, 2010 - Sale number: 2338Christie's New York Japanese and Korean Art , March 23, 2011 - Sale number: 2426Christie's New York Japanese and Korean Art , September 14, 2011 - Sale number: 2462Christie's New York Japanese and Korean Art , March 21, 2012 - Sale number: 2552Christie's New York Japanese and Korean Art , September 11, 2012 - Sale number: 2579Christie's New York Japanese and Korean Art , March 20, 2013 - Sale number: 2688Christie's New York Japanese and Korean Art , September 18, 2013 - Sale number: 2725Christie's New York Japanese and Korean Art , March 18, 2014 - Sale number: 2829Christie's New York The ten Signs of Long Life: The Robert Moore Collection of Korean Art , March 18, 2014 - Sale number: 3485Christie's New York An Inquiring Mind: American Collecting of Japanese and Korean Art , April 22, 2015 - Sale number: 3717 Christie's London Japanese Art and Design , June 20, 2001 - Sale number: 6466Christie's London Japanese Art and Design , May 14, 2008 - Sale number: 7582Christie's London The joseph Collection of Japanese Art , November 11, 2015 - Sale number: 12020Christie's London Aesthetic Intuition: Collecting Japanese Art in Post War London , November 11, 2015 - Sale number: 12483Christie's London Netsuke and Lacquer: From the Japanese Department of Eskenazi Limited , November 17, 1999 - Sale number: 6215 Sotheby's New York Korean Works of Art , June 2, 1994 Sotheby's London A Highly Important Set of Kakiemon Bottles in a Fitted Flemish Casket, The Property of Monsiour Louis Lavie of Switzerland , June 7, 1990 Sotheby's London Fine Japanese Works of Art , March 6, 1985 Hotel Drouot Paris Objets D'Art D'Extreme-orient , November 14, 1975Hotel Drouot Paris Art D'Extreme-Orient , May 15, 1992Hotel Drouot Paris Art Coreen, collection de Mr. Et Mme Francois P. Mallet , March 18, 1997Hotel Drouot Paris, Extreme-orient Mobilier Objets d'Art, 19/11/2004Hotel Drouot Paris Arts D'Asie , June 8, 2011Hotel Drouot Paris Jean-Marc Delvaux, Cabinet Portier , December 12, 2016Hotel Drouot Paris Collection Georges Couzon , October 26, 2017 Les Contes de la lune vague apres la pluie: Kenji Mizoguchi : etude critique (Synopsis) (French Edition) , Kenji Mizoguchi - ISBN 9782091909691Earthenware and Celadon: Handbook of Korean Art (Handbooks of Korean Art) - Softcover , Pak, Youngsook;Whitfield, Roderick - ISBN 9781856693608La symbolique dans la peinture traditionnelle asiatique (French Edition) , Liliane Borodine - ISBN 9782842791483Imari : Faiences et porcelaines du Japon, de Chine et d'Europe - Hardcover , Le Gars, Georges - ISBN 9782707204820The Story of Imari: The Symbols and Mysteries of Antique Japanese Porcelain - Hardcover , Goro Shimura - ISBN 9781580088961La Porcelaine Japonaise - Hardcover , Shimizu-Huet, Christine - ISBN 9782707204257The Baur Collection Geneva: Japanese Ceramics , John Ayers - ISBN 288031004 xMeiji Ceramics - The Art of Japanese Export Porcelain and Satsuma Ware 1868-1912 , Gisela Jahn ISBN 9783897901971
Including two Royal Worcester netsuke in the form of Mice (4.5cms long), Herend Owl (13cms high), Herend Emu (7cms high), and a continental Faience Parrot (17.5cms high). (5). *CR Mice, some wear to the bases. Herend, both seem fine Parrot, small chip to base of tail, small chips to the base and underneath, tree stump to base chipped.
A small quantity of Chinese and Japanese wooden Carvings, to comprise a well-carved figure of a Man modelled with a frog on his shoulder and one at his feet, with three character incised signature, H 11cm, together with a Netsuke, a small lobed wooden Box, two Chinese root carving Figures and three carved Trees (8)Provenance - The Damien Parsons Collection. The property of the late John Damien Parsons, an East Devon architect and husband of poet Patricia Beer, whose interest in Asian Art was sparked after he inherited a few pieces of Chinese porcelain from his grandfather. Over many decades Parsons continued to add to the collection, sourcing Chinese and Japanese Ceramics and Works of Art from exhibitions and other collections. Pieces from the Parsons Collection were recently exhibited at Mount Edgcumbe.
An assembled group of Japanese okimono including: a carved banded stone figure of a tiger; a carved tiger's eye figure of a tiger; two carved wood inro with netsuke, and two carved hardwood figures of tigers.Largest 14cm (6)Provenance:Private mid-Wales collection, the property of a lady.Condition:All in good condition with only negligible signs of age.
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