A GOOD WOOD NETSUKE OF A DUTCHMAN WITH CHILDUnsignedJapan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Typically depicted with shoulder-length, curling hair and exaggerated features, clad in a coat of finely detailed texture with a pleated collar, carrying a boy on his back and a trumpet in his right hand. The expression of each is very finely crafted, the eyes with minutely carved pupils. The wood bearing a fine patina, large himotoshi through the back.HEIGHT 6.7 cmCondition: Very good condition, appealingly worn, with minor surface wear, few natural age cracks. Fine, naturally grown, dark patina.Provenance: European collection.In the Edo period, Dutch merchants were the only Europeans admitted to Japan, where they were confined to the island of Deshima. Netsuke representing foreigners were popular in this period, and a number of examples in ivory are in museum collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of New York (no. 10.211.1506) and the British Museum (F.558). Interestingly, the lapa (trumpet) in this Dutchman's hand is also foreign, being of Chinese origin.Auction comparison:Compare to a closely related wood netsuke of a Dutchman with child, sold at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 29 October 2021, Vienna, lot 4 (sold for 3,286 EUR). Compare a closely related wood netsuke of a Dutchman with child, sold at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 22 April 2022, Vienna, lot 17 (sold for 3,034 EUR).
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MINKOKU: A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF TWO WOMEN WITH AN INFANTBy Genryosai Minkoku, signed Minkoku 民谷Japan, Edo (Tokyo), early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Published: Zacke (1988), Ausstellung Marcel Lorber (1900-1986). 3.Teil: Japanische Netsuke aus seinem Nachlass, no. 17.Finely carved and attractively stained deep-yellow, depicting a mother resting on top of a mortar and breastfeeding her young infant, a woman next to her holding a large pestle and grabbing the child's arm. The expressions are superbly detailed, crafted in the typical manner of the artist. The women's garments are elaborately carved and embellished with scrolling foliage and butterflies. Natural himotoshi and signed underneath the mortar MINKOKU within a rectangular reserve. The slightly worn ivory bearing a beautiful patina.HEIGHT 4.6 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear, few age cracks.Provenance: Ex-collection Marcel Lorber (1900-1986), sold at Zacke in 1988. Ex-collection Teddy Hahn, Darmstadt.Literature comparison:For a discussion of the artist see Rimondi, Giovanni (Fall 2017) Genryosai Minkoku, an Early Edo Netsukeshi, Part 2, International Netsuke Society Journal, vol. 37, no. 3, pp. 30-39. Compare to two closely related netsuke, one in wood and one in ivory, see fig.14 & 15.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0557).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 IVORY NETSUKE OF AN ONI ON A KONGO (VAJRA)UnsignedJapan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The mischievous little devil with amusing expression, climbing atop a four-pronged kongo (vajra), its spine, rib cage and muscular limbs neatly detailed. The lightly stained ivory bearing a fine patina. The underside with two oval himotoshi.LENGTH 5.4 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and few associated natural age cracks. Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary.The design is illustrated in the Soken Kisho of 1781, the first publication on netsuke and their carvers.Literature comparison:For a closely related ivory netsuke by Jugyoku see Ducros, Alain (1994) Netsuke & Sagemono, no. 32. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0493).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 FINE STAG ANTLER NETSUKE OF KAN'UUnsignedJapan, 19th centuryThe god of war standing, holding his halberd in the right hand and stroking his beard pensively, his armor and robe engraved in very fine detail with mail and floral medallions above stylized waves. The hat with a plug shaped as a rosette inlaid with dark horn. Good, asymmetrical himotoshi to the back.HEIGHT 6.2 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear.Provenance: European collection.
A SUPERB RED LACQUER TEBAKO WITH SIMULATED-METAL SWORD FITTINGSJapan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)Of rectangular form, the flush-fitting lid with curved edges in gold fundame, the exterior bearing a red ground finely decorated with simulated metal tsuba, kozuka, and arrowheads in gold and colored hiramaki-e and takamaki-e with polychrome lacquer imitating metal iroe techniques, the base and interior of rich nashiji with gold fundame edges.The simulated sword-fittings decorated with a variety of popular subjects, including the three sake testers Shaka (The historical Buddha), Koshi (Confucius), and Roshi (Laozi); Urashima Taro; the Chinese general Kan'u with his retainer, Chokaro and Chinnan sennin, and Shoki about to catch an oni under his banner. Some of the tsuba and kozuka with the signatures of famous metalworkers.SIZE 12.4 x 24.3 x 20 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear, expected minor age cracks, few tiny chips.Provenance: The Strong National Museum of Play, accession number 76.3309.a-b (lacquered to the interior of the cover and the base). Margaret Woodbury Strong (1897-1969) grew up in a prosperous family of collectors. Her interests ranged so widely that by 1960 she had amassed more than 27,000 collectible items and works of art. The vast majority of her collections related in some way to play and as her accumulation grew, Margaret planned a museum to house her collection. It eventually opened to the public in 1982, and grew dramatically over the following decades, expanding its collections, facilities, and resources, now spanning over 285,000 square feet. Today, the Strong National Museum of Play (known as just The Strong Museum or simply The Strong) is the only collections-based museum in the world devoted solely to the study of play.The practice of decorating lacquer boxes with faithful imitations of sword-fittings seems to have been initiated by Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891). According to Sawaguchi Goichi's monumental study of Japanese lacquer, Nihon shikko no kenkyu (1933), a negative mold of the sword-fitting motif was made in plaster and the design was built inside the mold by applying the various layers of lacquer in reverse order. The lacquer decoration was then released from the mold and applied to the box. This method would account for the existence of identical motifs on different cabinets, some signed and some unsigned.Literature comparison:Compare a related inro-dansu with simulated tsuba and kozuka and featuring identical designs, signed and by Shibata Zeshin, illustrated in Meiji no Takara: Treasures of Imperial Japan - The Nasser D. Khalili Collection, The Kibo Foundation, 1996, Shibata Zeshin, no. 72.Auction comparison:Compare a related inro-dansu, dated second half of 19th century, 30.5 x 35.2 x 22.8 cm, at Christie's, Netsuke & Lacquer from the Japanese Department of Eskenazi, 17 November 1999, London, lot 23 (sold for 25,300 GBP). Compare a related inro-dansu, dated Meiji period, 29 x 34.6 x 22.5 cm, at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 11 May 2017, London, lot 229 (sold for 12,500 GBP). Compare a related tebako, also dated late 19th century, 11.2 x 20.1 x 23.5 cm, at Christie's, Japanese Art and Design, 13 November 2002, London, lot 81 (sold for 7,170 GBP).
ITTAN: A FINE NAGOYA SCHOOL WOOD NETSUKE OF AN ONI WITH MORTAR AND SKULLBy Ittan, signed Ittan 一旦 with kakihanJapan, Nagoya, first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The oni seated, dressed in a tiger skin loincloth, holding a mortar with his feet while grinding a human skull and bones with a long pestle. The face with a strenuous expression, the mouth agape, his eyes inlaid in dark horn. Natural himotoshi through the legs and arms, signed underneath within a raised oval reserve ITTAN with kakihan.HEIGHT 3.8 cmCondition: Very good condition, one inlay to the left eye missing.Provenance: From the collection of Mike and Hiroko Dean, acquired at Sotheby's, London, 14 November 2000, lot 150.Neil Davey wrote on Ittan, “A fine artist, who worked entirely in wood, producing small models, chiefly of animals but occasionally of legendary figural subjects. His work is full of intricate details, the eyes being inlaid in dark horn and the himotoshi being formed by a natural gap in the form.” (Netsuke, 1974, p. 194).Auction comparison:Compare to a closely related wood netsuke of a fox stirring miso, by Ittan, sold at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 12 May 2009, London, lot 138 (sold for 1,560 GBP).
A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A WOLF WITH HAUNCH OF VENISONUnsignedJapan, probably Kyoto, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved as an emaciated wolf in the style of Masatomo, yet much finer, with neatly incised spine and fur, large, pricked ears, the eyes inlaid in mother of pearl with dark horn pupils, its mouth opened snarling, the tail tucked underneath, guarding a haunch of venison under its front paw. Natural himotoshi through the legs.LENGTH 5.7 cmCondition: Excellent condition, minor surface wear. Fine patina.Provenance: USA private collection.13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium – only for buyers within the EU.
YASUAKI: A FINE TOKYO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF HOTEIBy Yasuaki (Homei), signed Yasuaki 保明 with seal Kodama 見玉Japan, Tokyo, Meiji period (1868-1912)The lucky god seated, laughing jovially, his loosely fitted robe revealing his hairy chest and bulging stomach, the green-stained robe neatly incised with cloud patterns and embellished with various inlays, an inlaid wood reishi scepter fitted into his belt at the back. Signed underneath YASUAKI with gilt metal seal Kodama next to the two himotoshi which are ringed in dark horn.HEIGHT 2.9 cm, LENGTH 3.4 cmCondition: Excellent condition.Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary.Auction comparison:A closely related ivory netsuke of a seated Hotei by Yasuaki was sold at Lempertz, Netsuke and Sagemono incl. The Kolodotschko Collection V, 9 June 2017, Cologne, lot 622 (sold for 2,728 EUR).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0474).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.
HOGYOKU: AN IVORY MANJU NETSUKE OF A NOH ACTOR AS HANNYABy IkkeIsai Hogyoku, signed Ikkeisai Hogyoku一鶏齋 法玉with kakihanJapan, Edo (Tokyo), mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The two-part manju of circular form, well carved in shishiaibori (sunken relief) to one side depicting an actor in the role of Hannya, standing in a dynamic pose, the arms spread outwards, wearing formal attire, the head turned to the right and with flowing hair, details in red and black sumi, the reverse incised and inked with two peonies and signed HOGYOKU IKKEISAI with kakihan.DIAMETER 4.4 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear, few minuscule nibbles to the rims, few light surface scratches. Fine honey-yellow patina.Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary.Literature comparison:Compare a related ivory manju netsuke depicting Tadamori by Ikkeisai Hogyoku, illustrated in Meinertzhagen, Frederick / Lazarnick, George (1986) MCI, Part A, p. 164.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0499).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 GOOD KYOTO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF A TIGERUnsignedJapan, Kyoto, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)A compact ivory netsuke of a tiger, with its head tilted backwards and left hindleg raised, capturing the moment before the tiger scratches himself. The bold and expressive eyebrows, the manner of fur coat, as well as the individual charm and expression of the piece allow for an attribution to the Okatomo school. The tiger, or tora, is the third animal of the zodiac and a symbol of resilience and strength. Good, generously excavated himotoshi underneath.HEIGHT 4.1 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor expected age cracks, very good patina.Provenance: European private collection.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.
KOGYOKU: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF SHOKI AND ONIBy Kogyoku, signed Kogyoku 光玉Japan, Edo (Tokyo), late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)Depicting the legendary demon queller Shoki leaning over a decorative stool to search for the oni hiding below, Shoki dressed in an elaborate robe, holding a sword, his face with a grim expression and glaring eyes. Natural himotoshi through the stool and a small himotoshi underneath, signed KOGYOKU within an oval reserve.HEIGHT 4.1 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear.Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary.Auction comparison:Compare a related wood netsuke of Shoki and oni by Kogyoku, 19th century, at Lempertz, Japan, India/South-East Asia, Tibet/Nepal, China I&II, 6 December 2019, Cologne, lot 143 (sold for 1,984 EUR).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0504).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.
ROKKO: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF JUROJINBy Rokko, signed Rokko 六甲Japan, Edo/Tokyo, mid to late 19th centuryJurojin standing, dressed in loose robes with voluminous sleeves, a reishi scepter and hyotan (double gourd) tied to his waist, holding an uchiwa in his right hand, the face with a joyful expression. The details are superbly carved and stained dark for effect. The cord attachment goes through underneath the hyotan.HEIGHT 4.9 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear. Fine, smooth polish.Provenance: British private collection.Auction comparison:A closely related wood okimono depicting Ebisu by Rokko was sold at Zacke, Fine Netsuke, Sagemono & Okimono, 2 June 2018, Vienna, lot 84 (sold for 4,297 EUR).13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium – only for buyers within the EU.
A RARE WOOD MITATE NETSUKE OF SHOKI AND ONIUnsigned Japan, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)An amusing parody of the classic sleeping sarumawashi model, though this time it is an oni sneaking up on the sleeping demon queller. Shoki is shown fast asleep, though still as grim as ever, leaning on his right hand. Well hollowed himotoshi through the base. Beautiful, dark patina.LENGTH 5.9 cmCondition: Very good condition, appealingly worn with a fine patina.Provenance: European collection.Auction comparison:Compare a related ivory mitate netsuke of shoki and oni, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 2 November 2019, Vienna, lot 187 (sold for 2,022 EUR).
MUNETAME: A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A MAN DRINKING SAKEBy Munetame, signed Munetame with kakihanJapan, Tokyo, Meiji period (1868-1912)Finely carved and stained, the drunkard seated with his legs crossed, the face with an amusingly inebriated expression, dressed in a finely stippled robe decorated with ginkgo leaves, a tabako-ire tied to his waist, holding in his left hand a sake cup, his right hand resting on the empty sake bottle. Himotoshi underneath, signed to the bottle MUNETAME with kakihan.HEIGHT 3.3 cmCondition: Very good condition. Minor wear.Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0511).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 GOLD-LACQUERED IVORY FOUR-CASE INRO ENSEMBLE DEPICTING A PHEASANT AND PLOVERS AMID CHERRY BLOSSOMSJapan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)Of rounded rectangular form, the ivory ground richly decorated with two kinji-ground panels lacquered in gold and red takamaki-e with kirikane and e-nashiji to depict a golden pheasant (kinkei) perched on a branch of a flowering cherry (sakura) tree to one side and two plovers (chidori) flying amid cherry blossoms to the other, the panels surrounded by an intricate design of leafy scrolling vines (karakusa) in gold takamaki-e, the globular ivory ojime similarly decorated with plovers amid leafy scrolling vines, the kagamibuta-style manju ivory netsuke with a gold-lacquered plate decorated with cherry blossoms.HEIGHT 9.8 cm (the inro), DIAMETER 1.5 cm (the ojime) and 3.5 cm (the netsuke)Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and few tiny losses to lacquer.Provenance: Dutch collection.With a black-lacquered storage box with gold-lacquered inscription.Auction comparison:Compare a related gold-lacquered ivory inro ensemble depicting pheasants and sparrows by Hara Yoyusai at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 25 September 2020, Vienna, lot 279 (sold for 3,792 EUR).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number 22 NL307758/20).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.
MICHAEL BIRCH: PORTRAIT OF MY FATHERBy Michael Henry Birch (1926-2008), signed with artist's initials 'MHB'England, 1994Published: Birch, JKL (2013) The Art & Life of Michael Birch, p. 41.Exhibited & Illustrated: The Carvings of Michael Henry Birch, N.K.C. New York, 1995. Michael Birch Netsuke Carver and Sculptor, National College of Art & Design, Dublin 1997. Tactiles by Michael Henry Birch, I.N.S.C Boston, 2001. The head of elongated pear shape, carved from hippopotamus incisor, the features finely detailed in an exaggerated manner with an aquiline nose, and smiling eyes below arched brows. The head inset in a wood stand of lobed form. Small himotoshi through the back and the signature 'MHB' within a gold-inlaid rectangular reserve.HEIGHT 9.2 cm Condition: Excellent condition with natural veining and age cracks.Provenance: From the collection of Jonathan Birch, son of Michael Henry Birch.Auction comparison:Compare a related netsuke of a samurai mask by Michael Birch, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 16 April 2021, Vienna, lot 251 (sold for 1,138 EUR).
KOGYOKU: A LARGE IVORY MANJU NETSUKE WITH PEONIESBy Kogyoku, signed Kogyoku 光玉Japan, Edo (Tokyo), mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The large manju of circular form, well carved in relief featuring a blossoming peony flower and bud on a rock, likely an allusion to a shishi, the reverse with two himotoshi and signed KOGYOKU.DIAMETER 5.9 cmCondition: Good condition, light surface scratches, natural age cracks, later incisions to the back. Fine honey-yellow patina.Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0498).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.
URAGAMI SHUNKIN: A 14-METER HANDSCROLL WITH BIRDS AND FLOWERS, DATED 1836 BY INSCRIPTIONBy Uragami Shunkin (1779-1846), signed Uragami ShunkinJapan, dated 3 August 1836Finely painted with ink on paper, depicting various birds and flowers, including sparrows below willow trees, paradise flycatchers, cherry blossoms, magnolias, magpies, starlings, a cuckoo on a pine branch, water chestnut trees and kingfisher, as well as wagtails and asters. Inscribed with a title, Kacho ga, dated 3 August 1836, sealed Kisennoin and Shunkin Koji, and signed URAGAMI SHUNKIN.LENGTH 14.1 m, WIDTH 27.4 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear, soiling, and creasing.Provenance: The collection of Teddy Hahn (1933-2012), thence by descent. Theodor “Teddy” Hahn was a well-known and respected collector of netsuke and other Asian works of art. After spending time in museums to study the early cultures of the world, finding particular interest in their sculptures, he began collecting, remarking, “I somehow knew it would have a profound influence on my life. How right I was. And how happy I have been.”With a wood storage box inscribed Kacho Shunkin hitsu, Uragami Shunkin Kacho zu maki, Tenpo Heiko hitsu.Uragami Shunkin (1779-1846) was a Japanese nanga (literati) painter who lived during the late Edo period. He was born in Bizen Province (present-day Okayama Prefecture) as the first son of Uragami Gyokudo, who was a samurai for the Ikeda daimyo at the time. He learned painting and calligraphy from his father when he was a child. Around 1792, the art dealer Nyoi Dojin began buying Gyokudo's as well as Shunkin's works. Uragami Shunkin later settled in Kyoto, establishing himself as a Literati painter conversant in the related arts of poetry, calligraphy, and playing the koto, the musical instrument that had been one of his father's fortes. Shunkin, who was active in the intellectual and literary circle of Rai Sanyo (1780–1832) and others in Kyoto, also achieved a reputation as a connoisseur of antique paintings, calligraphies, inkstones, and metalwork, all of which he collected himself.Auction comparison: Compare a smaller handscroll attributed to Uragami Shunkin depicting scholar's rocks, 24.6 x 492.5 cm, at Bonhams, 25 June 2019, San Francisco, lot 311 (sold for 5,075 USD).
ITTOKUSAI: A BOXWOOD NETSUKE OKIMONO OF AN OWL WITH MOVABLE OWLETSBy Ittokusai, signed IttokusaiJapan, late 19th centuryFinely carved, the bird seated on a creeper-clad trunk, the head slightly turned to the right, with a small movable wood owlet emerging from a hole in the branch below, the owl's large round eyes double-inlaid in amber and dark horn, the plumage neatly detailed, the owlet with inlaid eyes. Signed ITTOKUSAI underneath.HEIGHT 8.3 cmCondition: Good condition, minor wear, one segment of the branch re-attached and with associated minor losses. Fine, dark patina.Provenance: French private collection.Auction comparison:Compare a related wood netsuke of an owl with movable owlets by Ikkyu, 19th century, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 22 April 2022, Vienna, lot 130 (sold for 5,056 EUR). Compare a related wood netsuke of an owl with movable owlets by Tou, in the style of Ikkyu, 19th century, Bonhams, The Julius and Arlette Katchen Collection of Fine Netsuke Part I, 8 November 2016, London, lot 145 (sold for 4,000 GBP).
AN IVORY MASK NETSUKE OF AN ONIUnsignedJapan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved as an oni with fierce expression framed by prominent curls to the hair and beard, the mouth agape showing tongue and sharp fangs, the two stubby horns visible at the top. The ivory bearing a superb patina, particularly to the back which is smoothed and honey-yellow. Himotoshi through the horizontal bar in the back. A pleasingly tactile, old ivory netsuke.HEIGHT 3.5 cmCondition: Very good condition with many age cracks and a fine, deep patina.Provenance: European collection P. Jacquesson, purchased from Limoges Encheres in March 2004.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0520).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.
YASUAKI: A FINE AND LARGE TOKYO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF HOTEIBy Yasuaki (Homei), signed Yasuaki 保明 with seal Kodama 見玉Japan, Tokyo, Meiji period (1868-1912)A larger than usual model of Hotei laughing jovially, his loosely fitted robe revealing his right shoulder, hairy chest, bulging stomach, as well as a green-stained cord tied into the fold of his belly, the pink-stained robe neatly incised with swirling patterns and embellished with various inlays depicting kamon, an inlaid tortoiseshell reishi scepter fitted into his mother-of-pearl belt at the back. The eyes are minutely inlaid in dark horn. Signed underneath YASUAKI with seal Kodama next to the two ringed himotoshi.HEIGHT 3.6 cm, LENGTH 4.1 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear.Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary.Auction comparison:A closely related ivory netsuke of a seated Hotei by Yasuaki was sold at Lempertz, The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke II, 6 December 2014, Cologne, lot 972 (sold for 3,720 EUR).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0473).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.
YOSHITOMO: A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF HOTEI AND KARAKOBy Yoshitomo, signed Yoshitomo 吉友Japan, Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Smiling and facing ahead, supporting a karako (Chinese boy) on his back, his loose robe belted at the waist, baring his chest and distended stomach, holding a fan in his right hand, the ears with long pendulous lobes, the himotoshi well integrated to the design, signed to the back YOSHITOMO in an oval reserve.HEIGHT 5.8 cmCondition: Good condition, appealingly worn, few natural age cracks, the feet restored. Fine honey-yellow patina.Provenance: German private collection.Auction comparison:Compare a closely related ivory netsuke of Hotei by Yoshitomo, at Christie's, An Important European Collection of Netsuke, 14 November 2001, London, lot 68 (sold for 10,575 GBP).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 WOOD NETSUKE OF A MOKUGYO, ATTRIBUTED TO GYOKUMINAttributed to Gyokumin, unsignedJapan, Tokyo, Asakusa district, late 19th centuryFinely carved as a mokugyo (gong) the handles shaped as two confronting dragonfish heads sharing a tama (magical jewel) in their opened mouths, the scales and curling manes finely incised. The wood is superbly polished and the mokugyo makes an appropriate sound when struck. One side is carved with a neatly incised lotus medallion in the center, with two bonji characters in sunken relief against a circular reserve on either side. Natural himotoshi through the underside of the bell, however likely this was either an okimono or simply a miniature mokugyo.HEIGHT 6.8 cmCondition: Excellent condition with only very minor wear.Provenance: European collection.Literature comparison:Compare to a related netsuke of a mokugyo with the same bonji character, saku, in Kokusai the Genius: and Stag-antler Carving in Japan' vol. III, Sydney L. Moss, Ltd., 2016, no. 352.
SEIUN: A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF AN ONI AS SARUMAWASHIBy Seiun, signed Seiun 晴雲Japan, Edo/Tokyo, mid to late 19th centuryA humorous ivory netsuke of an oni posing as a monkey trainer, the face with a grim expression and up-turned eyes, dressed in an elaborately decorated robe, holding a drum and drumsticks, a staff with hoop attached to his robe, a small finely carved monkey glancing over his shoulder. Two asymmetrical himotoshi through the back, the signature finely incised at the pouch SEIUN.HEIGHT 5.7 cmCondition: Good condition, few small losses to the leash of the monkey, the staff reattached, few minor natural age cracks.Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0512).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 IVORY 'SILK SEAL' TYPE NETSUKE OF A FOREIGNERUnsignedJapan, late 17th to early 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Published: Sydney L. Moss Ltd. (2016) Kokusai the Genius: and Stag-antler Carving in Japan, vol. I, p. 119-120, no. 10.Carved as a foreigner, decorated with a finely incised collar and elaborate ruff, the face with a grotesque, grim expression. Three large himotoshi for the cord attachment.HEIGHT 3.8 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear, few natural age cracks. Deep honey-yellow patina.Provenance: German private collection, ex-collection June Schuerch (1930-2009).The preferred material for this type of netsuke was stag antler. Ivory silk-seal netsuke are very rare.Auction comparison:Compare a related stag antler silk seal netsuke, 17th-18th century, at Christie's, Japanese Art & Design, 4 November 2009, London, lot 102 (sold for 1,500 GBP).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.
SHOKO SUGONOYA: A RARE AND FINE WOOD OKIMONO OF A CAT GEISHABy Shoko Sugonoya, signed ShokoJapan, Takayama, Hida province, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)The cat standing on two legs, striking a dancing pose and masquerading as a woman, wearing a fine kimono with well-carved folds, the belt neatly incised with cloud designs at the front and roundels at the back. The animal detailed with sharp claws and finely incised fur, the eyes of bone and glass with black-lacquered pupils. The underside signed SHOKO.HEIGHT 30.4 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear and few light surface scratches. Provenance: British collection.Auction comparison: Compare a related wood netsuke-okimono of a cat geisha and client, 6.2 cm high, at Zacke, 29 October 2021, Vienna, lot 201 (sold for 8,848 EUR). Compare a related wood netsuke by Ittan, 5.2 cm high, at Zacke, 16 April 2021, Vienna, lot 131 (sold for 11,376 EUR).13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium – only for buyers within the EU.
JORYU: A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF RAIJIN ENVELOPED IN CLOUDSBy Joryu, signed Joryu 如柳Japan, Edo (Tokyo), early 19th century, Edo Period (1615-1868)Finely carved in openwork, running over wispy clouds, Raijin swings his beater over his shoulder as he prepares to strike his thunder drum. The thunder god's square-jawed face is set in an expression of grim, somewhat doleful, determination. He wears a loincloth, a hyotan issuing a swirl of clouds attached to his left arm, and his hair falls in curls at his neck. Signed underneath JORYU – a pupil of Jobun – on an oval reserve underneath, the himotoshi running through underneath it. The ivory bearing a deep-yellow patina.HEIGHT 3.9 cmCondition: Excellent condition, minor expected surface wear.Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary.Raijin, also known as Raiden or Kaminari Sama, is the Japanese thunder god. Usually, he is depicted in red color with the face of a demon, two claws on each foot, and carrying a drum or wheel of drums.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0502).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.
KOKOKU: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF OKAME WITH MIRRORBy Kokoku, signed Kokoku光谷Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)Okame seated with her legs tucked under her body, a mirror in her right hand, her robe and eboshi inlaid with dark buffalo horn, patinated metal, mother-of-pearl, red lacquer, and finely incised and painted in sumi-e with scrolls and foliate designs. The mirror inlaid in mother-of-pearl, which cleverly reflects light on Okame's face. Two asymmetrical himotoshi underneath and signed KOKOKU on a red-lacquered plaque.HEIGHT 4.5 cmCondition: Good condition, minor wear, the frame of the mirror with a repair.Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary.The present artist belonged to the Tokoku school and along with Egawa Sokoku excelled in the use of various different materials.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0471).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.
RYOICHI: A MARINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A NOH MASK, KO-OMOTEBy Ryoichi, signed Ryoichi 良一with kakihanJapan, Tokyo, late 19th centuryThe marine ivory finely carved and engraved to depict the face of a young woman with almond-shaped eyes and slender lips forming a subtle smile, stained in red, the reverse with a central himotoshi bar incised with a fan and signed RYOICHI with kakihan.HEIGHT 3.5 cmCondition: Excellent condition.Provenance: European collection.Ko-omote (literally, “little mask”) conveys the beauty of a girl not yet twenty. A skilled actor can imbue an impassive expression with subtle emotion according to his movements; this is the prototype for more than twenty other masks for female roles, each varying subtly from the innocence of this mask to convey sensuous, passionate, demented, or supernatural characteristics.Literature comparison:Compare a ko-omote mask dated to the 18th century in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 1993.341.1.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 SUPERB WOOD NETSUKE OF A COILED DRAGONUnsignedJapan, probably Nagoya school, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Boldly carved, forming a compact composition, the sinuous body decorated with scales, the whiskers upturned, one claw grasping a tama, the eyes inlaid with translucent horn. Natural himotoshi through the sinuous body.LENGTH 5.3 cmCondition: Very good condition, appealingly worn. Fine, dark patina.Provenance: European collection.Auction comparison: Compare a related wood netsuke of the four shijin by Tametaka, 18th century, at Bonhams, The Harriet Szechenyi Sale of Japanese Art, 8 November 2011, London, lot 62 (sold for 16,250 GBP).
A CHARMING IVORY NETSUKE OF A SLEEPING TEMPLE SERVANT (EJI)UnsignedJapan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The temple servant (eji) taking a break, resting his head on the right hand while holding a parasol in his left hand, his face with an intensely tired expression. Deep himotoshi through the back and underside.HEIGHT 3.9 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear, few natural age cracks. Fine honey-yellow, unctuous patina.Provenance: German private collection.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.
GYOKUSUI: A FINE TOKYO SCHOOL IVORY AND WOOD NETSUKE OF A PRIEST RESTING ON A MOKUGYOBy Gyokusui, signed Gyokusui 玉翠Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)The priest leaning on a mokugyo, his left and right hand placed on his knee, wearing a loose-fitting monastic robe finely incised and inlaid with chrysanthemums and medallions above a very delicate ground of scrolls. The mokugyo carved from wood with inlays of green-stained antler and pale horn. Two asymmetrical and well-hollowed himotoshi through the base, signed GYOKUSUI upon a red-lacquered plaque underneath the mokugyo.HEIGHT 3.2 cm, LENGTH 4.6 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear, few natural age cracks.Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0516).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.
ITSUMIN: A WOOD OKIMONO NETSUKE OF A TANUKI STIRRING MISO IN A MORTARBy Hokyudo Itsumin, signed Itsumin 逸民 to 刀Japan, Tokyo, second half of 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)Seated in front of the suribachi (mortar) with deep conical sides, stirring thick miso paste with a large pestle held in both hands, wearing a loose-fitting robe with wide sleeves and a cloth wrapped around the head. The tanuki's bushy tail emerges from below. Natural himotoshi between the arms, pestle, and tail. Signed underneath ITSUMIN to [carved by Itsumin].HEIGHT 4.8 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear, few natural age cracks.Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary.
SHUOSAI: AN INLAID WOOD TONKOTSU DEPICTING MONKEYS AND PEACHES WITH EN-SUITE NETSUKE AND OJIMEBy Shuosai, signed Shuosai Japan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912); the netsuke 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Of beehive form, finely carved and with a troop of monkeys descending on a fruiting peach tree, some of the leaves and fruit inlaid in ivory, some of which are stained green, as well as amber and horn, the eyes double inlaid in pale and dark horn, the flat base signed SHUOSAI.With a wood ojime in the form of a monkey hugging the cord, and an 18th-century wood netsuke carved as a seated monkey holding a giant chestnut, some of the details lacquered.WIDTH 9 cm (the tonkotsu), HEIGHT 5.1 cm (the netsuke) and 2.4 cm (the ojime)Condition: Very good condition, few minor age cracks, the netsuke and ojime with few minuscule nicks.Provenance: Dutch collection. The interior of the cover with an old Japanese label.Auction comparison: Compare a closely related boxwood tonkotsu, ojime and netsuke set, also signed Shuosai, sold at Bonhams, The Arno Ziesnitz Collection, 21 March 2018, New York, lot 1044 (sold for 4,375 USD).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number 22 NL307759/20).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.
ITSUMIN: A FINE WOOD OKIMONO OF NUMEROUS RATSBy Hokyudo Itsumin, signed ItsuminJapan, Tokyo, Meiji period (1868-1912)Carved as a remarkably dense and intricate pile of ten rats clambering on top of each other, their fur finely incised and long tails well-carved and curling around. All eyes are inlaid in dark horn. Signed underneath within an inlaid plaque ITSUMIN.HEIGHT 14.7 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear.Provenance: European collection.Hokyudo Itsumin was a highly talented carver of netsuke and okimono who likely started his career in Nagoya, possibly as a pupil of Ittan, and later moved to Edo (Tokyo).Auction comparison:For a closely related wood okimono of numerous rats, in the style of Itsumin, measuring 6.7 cm, see Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 14 May 2015, London, lot 299 (sold for 3,125 GBP).
A CHARMING IVORY NETSUKE OF HOTEI WITH PUPPYUnsignedJapan, early 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Depicting Hotei seated, leaning on his treasure bag, his face with a content expression, the other hand resting on the knee, his loose robe belted at the waist, baring his chest and distended stomach, a small puppy clambering on his leg. Large himotoshi through the bag.LENGTH 3.9 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear, few natural age cracks. Fine honey-yellow patina.Provenance: German private collection.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.
HIDEMASA: AN AMUSING IVORY NETSUKE OF SHOKI AND ONIBy Hidemasa, signed Hidemasa 秀正Japan, Osaka, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The demon queller standing with one leg on a large kasa hat and piercing his sword through the surface, the obligatory oni hiding underneath straining to escape the blade. Shoki's loosely fitted robe is finely stippled, embellished with various designs, and his long draping sleeves flow upwards dynamically. The individual expressions are achieved with humor, which is typical for the artist – Shoki looks determined, certain that he will have bested his foe, while the oni snarls mischievously. Natural himotoshi and signed underneath Shoki's foot HIDEMASA. The finely stained ivory bearing a good patina.HEIGHT 4.1 cmCondition: Very good condition, few expected age cracks and associated minor surface wear.Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0468).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.
MASATSUGU: A GOOD IVORY NETSUKE OF TWO WARRIORSSchool of Kaigyokusai Masatsugu (1813-1892), signed Masatsugu 正次Japan, Osaka, mid to late 19th centuryDepicting a dynamic scene of a warrior, most likely Rinchu from the water margin, overwhelming his enemy, his foot holding the foe down while he draws his sword, his face with a fierce expression. His squirming enemy is toppled over on the ground, arms flailing, his expression marked by fear. The robes of the two are finely carved and stained with stippled details. 'Chimney himotoshi' through the back and underneath, the minutely incised signature MASATSUGU within an oval reserve.HEIGHT 4.6 cmCondition: Some old repairs and restorations to the sword and hand of the toppled foe. Otherwise, good condition with minor wear. Presents well.Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary.Museum comparison:Compare a related Okimono of Watanabe no Tsuna by Kaigokudo Masatsugu, 19th century, in the Victoria and Albert Museum, accession number A.803-1910.Rinchu (Chinese: Lin Chong) is a fictional character in Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels in Chinese literature. Nicknamed 'Panther Head', he ranks sixth among the 36 Heavenly Spirits, the first third of the 108 Stars of Destiny.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0483).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.
GROUP OF BOOKS RELATING TO THE HISTORY OF PUZZLES, GAMES & TOYS, including a reprinted version of Strutt's 'The Sports and Past Times of the People of England' (17 approx.) GROUP OF BOOKS RELATING TO FOLK ART & CUSTOMS, including 'Quilts 1700-2010', 'Folk Art' by Robert Young, 'The Netsuke of Japan' ETC (how many?)
FEINE NETSUKE: KIND MIT SCHILDKRÖTE, Japan, Bein, partiell geschwärzt. Feine, detailreich gearbeitete Netsuke, unter dem Stand mit Signatur. Vollplastische Darstellung eines sitzenden langhaarigen Kindes und einer Schildkröte; um ihre Hälse ein verknotetes Seil, beide in eine Richtung blickend. H. 3,3 x L. 3,5 x B. 3 cm. (Standmitte mit Riss).
FEINE NETSUKE: MANN MIT MASKE, Japan, Bein, partiell geschwärzt. Feine, detailreich gearbeitete Netsuke, ohne Signatur. Vollplastische Darstellung eines knienden Mannes, in seinen Händen eine große Maske haltend, die sich auf einem auf dem Boden liegenden Sack stützt. H. 2,7 x L. 3,5 x B. 1,4 cm. (Gebrauchsspuren).
NETSUKE / OKIMONO: SITZENDER BUDDHA, Japan, Bein, unter dem Stand mit Signatur in Kartusche sowie Schriftzeichen in Medaillon auf dem Rücken. Partiell grün und braun-schwarz staffiert. Vollplastische Figur eines sitzenden Buddha, den zur Seite geneigten Kopf auf die rechte Hand gestützt, dessen Ellenbogen auf einem Sack ruht; in der linken Hand einen Fächer haltend. Ohne Himotoshi. H. 3,7 x L 3,5 x B. 2,9 cm. (Leichte Gebrauchsspuren).
FEINE NETSUKE: FRAU MIT KRAKE, Japan, Bein, partiell geschwärzt. Feine, detailreich gearbeitete Netsuke, Gewand mit Signatur in Kartusche. Vollplastische Darstellung einer stehenden nach oben blickenden Frau, auf ihrem Rücken einen Korb mit einer Krake (Tintenfisch) tragend,. H. 5 x L. 2,7 x B. 1,6 cm. (Füße fehlen Gebrauchsspuren).
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