Fine Netsuke, Sagemono & Okimono
AUCTION NOVEMBER, 24TH 2018 AUCTION Fine Netsuke, Sagemono & Okimono
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4 5 PROLOGUE
Dear Collectors of Netsuke,
It is with great pleasure to present to you our latest netsuke catalogue, the second of this year, after a long break from our involvement in the netsuke world. As some of you may know Galerie Zacke was very active in the 1980s-1990s and our archive shows some of the very best netsuke sold during this time, like this example of a magnificent tall dutchman (fig.1), sold for a record of three million Austrian schillings. The archive will be opened again and will be fully searchable next year.
Since those times the netsuke art market has changed and is looking to change even more in the coming years, due to increasingly tighter regulations of the ivory trade. One thing that has not changed though, is the appreciation of netsuke as an important Japanese art form, that our Galerie, now celebrating its 50th year, enthusiastically shares. Coming back to regulations of the ivory trade, there is no doubt that illegal trade must be undermined, however important historical and cultural artefacts, such as the ivory netsuke in this catalogue should remain legal to distribute amongst collectors around the world. Luckily this is still the case, but is a purposefully painstaking process, that most auction houses will simply not touch. We have gone through the process of importing 50 ivory netsuke from the Sam Felton collection from Florida in the past year. (fig.1 Tall netsuke of a dutchman) (Lot 7 – Japanese zodiac) (Lot 112 – Other animals)
The remaining netsuke in this catalogue come from various private collections, a large part is interestingly from a British collection, and they complement the Sam Felton collection so well, that we have decided not to separate them. Instead we have chosen to present to you a story – a glimpse into the netsuke world. The catalogue starts off with the Japanese zodiac, probably the most popular netsuke motif, where all twelve animals are represented. We then move on through myths, legends and scenes from daily life to a remarkable selection of other animals in netsuke art. Mythical beasts, lacquer and still life netsuke lead up to a very good selection of lacquer inro and sagemono, which should never be missing in a netsuke catalogue, as after all they are the reason we have these miniature masterpieces in the first place.
We hope you will enjoy looking through our catalogue and that it (Fig. 2 Sam Felton collection) will be an addition to your netsuke library, and that this assembly of collections may live on partially in your own collection, but also The Sam Felton collection is noted in the catalogue under the provenance with the CITES permit number, which will certainly prove in its entirety through this publication. invaluable, if any of the netsuke will be re-exported outside of the European Union. When I first handled the netsuke on my visit to Naples, Florida roughly one year ago I was immediately taken aback by the stack of cue cards and invoices that have been precisely recorded by Lukas Zacke Mr. Felton. Each netsuke had a tidily written cue card with photographs and explanation of the signature/depiction including references and publication (fig. 2). Furthermore, the netsuke themselves were not only all very good netsuke, but they told a story. Studying the netsuke and the cue cards, indeed was like reliving the process of collecting myself and could at times provide an intimate insight into the collection. If I would be asked to summarize this collection in a sentence, I would say he had a progressive and modern view on netsuke and was not afraid of signatures, as unfortunately so many of us are. Fifty pieces in this catalogue come from this collection. (Lot 127 – Inro)
6 7 ANIMALS OF THE JAPANESE ZODIAC
8 9 ANIMALS OF THE ZODIAC: NO.1 - RAT/NEZUMI
1 2 A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A RAT WITH CANDLE BY AN IVORY NETSUKE OF TWO RATS BY TOMOKAZU KANO TOMOKAZU )VORY NETSUKE *APAN +YOTO th century, Edo period )VORY NETSUKE *APAN +YOTO EARLY th century, Edo period (1615-1868) (1615-1868) Published: Illustrated in ‘Netsuke und Sagemono von Published: )LLUSTRATED IN @-ASTERPIECES OF .ETSUKE !RT -EISTERN AUS *APAN@ BY 7OLMAR :ACKEN NO "ERNARD (URTIG .EW 9ORK PAGE NO A lively and amusing group with two nezumi ONE This charming netsuke of a rat is made from ivory, which is large, the other significantly smaller and behind the very unusual for the artist who was known to work almost lRST RAT "OTH HAVE BLACK INLAID EYES FULL OF LIFE AND VERY exclusively in wood. It is known however that he started a expressively shaped heads with sharp ears. The larger rat SCHOOL IN +YOTO LATER IN HIS LIFE AND A MAJORITY OF THE WORK is about to eat the bean in front of it. The fur on both recorded in ivory comes from this time. His style is however animals is a good, fluid piece of work, skillfully depicting unmistakable in this piece, it is beautifully stained and the soft, silky texture of rat fur. The little rat is quite remarkably finished. Its expression is very naturalistic – the charming, clumsily climbing on its mother. The tails are rat has a pointed snout with visible teeth, whiskers and crafted three-dimensionally, yet close to the rats so that large bulging eyes. Its well-carved ears are laid back and it they will not break off. The signature TOMOKAZU is is raising its bony paw to scratch its ear, displaying a sense found in the typically rounded reserve between the larger of satisfaction, even though it is feeding on a candle, which rats’ legs, with a himotoshi on its belly. This work most is probably not the most nutritious meal. There is great LIKELY IS ONE OF THE RARE IVORY PIECES FROM THE SCHOOL +ANO detail to the underside and especially to the long tail, which 4OMOKAZU ESTABLISHED IN +YOTO curls around forming the himotoshi and ending up on its side. The TOMOKAZU signature is also unmistakable, inside ,%.'4( #- a polished reserve, omitting the additional stroke by the character tomo. Condition: Good condition, age crack on the back Provenance: Austrian private collection (%)'(4 #- ,%.'4( #- Estimate EUR 1.500,- Condition: Several age cracks, otherwise excellent condition Starting price EUR 750,- Provenance: Ex Hazu collection, then collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit no. 18US59513C/9. Purchased FROM "ERNARD (URTIG WITH INVOICE FROM 4HE )NTERNATIONAL Netsuke Collectors Society dated September 26, 1975 (old invoice available). Literature: Compare to examples in wood of rats by 4OMOKAZU ILLUSTRATED IN 4HE -EINERTZHAGEN #ARD )NDEX ON .ETSUKE IN THE !RCHIVES OF THE "RITISH -USEUM 0ART ! &REDERICK -EINERTZHAGEN EDITED BY 'EORGE ,AZARNICK .EW York, 1986, page 898-899.
Estimate EUR 2.000,- Starting price EUR 1.000,-
10 11 3 4 A LARGE NETSUKE OF A CLUSTER OF SEVEN RATS AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A RAT ON A BROOM BY TOMONOBU Ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period Ivory netsuke. Japan, Edo/Tokyo, mid-19th century, Edo (1615-1868) period (1615-1868) This netsuke shows a rat on a wide broom lying flat A beautiful and lively piece, each of the seven rats are on one side. The rat is, unlike the broom, entirely depicted in movement grabbing hold of each other. smooth and brighter. It is scratching one of its ears Some are grabbing each other by tail, others seem to be and has eyes inlaid with brown horn. The rat, nezumi, fighting, clawing at each other, and two are even touching is the first animal in the zodiac, where it is named ne their noses, an exchange of affection. The composition for short. Large irregular himotoshi on the underside is very dense, and each rat is carved sensitively with a of the broom. high sense of naturalism. Each rat has a different fur coat pattern, some are completely smooth, while others ,%.'4( #- are piebald. There are several openings for himotoshi, however this piece also has the character of an okimono, #ONDITION %XCELLENT CONDITION AGE CRACK THROUGH due to its size. The eyes are inlaid with umimatsu (black the rat coral). The ivory has a very good finish and the signature is Provenance: German private collection found in a polished reserve TOMONOBU. The Artist was a student of Tomochika I and was known to make netsuke Estimate EUR 600,- and okimono out of ivory. Starting price EUR 300,-
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Condition: A section of one tail has been replaced and another possibly reattached, there are minor imperfections. Generally, in good condition. Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit no. 18US59513C/9. Acquired from Sachi Wagner on 21st August 1981 (old invoice available). Auction comparison: Another netsuke by the artist depicting a group of horses was sold at Christie’s, The 5 House Sale, New York, 5 June 2002, lot 256. A BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF A RAT BY ALEXANDER DERKACHENKO Estimate EUR 1.500,- "OXWOOD NETSUKE 5KRAINE CONTEMPORARY Starting price EUR 750,- Nezumi, the Japanese word for rat or mouse, is the first animal in the Chinese zodiac, because it swiftly jumped in front of the ox. Derkachenko masterfully captured its lively nature, as exhibited by the finely carved fur, tail, ears and dark eyes. There are two amusing details: the creature’s front paws are placed on the key to the padlock in a way that suggests it KNOWS HOW TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT AND ITS TINY TEETH Derkachenko’s signature is found on the underside of the padlock.
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Estimate EUR 600,- Starting price EUR 300,-
12 13 ANIMALS OF THE ZODIAC: NO.2 - OX/USHI
6 A POWERFUL IVORY NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT OX BY TOMOTADA )VORY NETSUKE *APAN +YOTO th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The bulky ox is resting on its four legs and has a naturalistic and powerful expression, typical for +YOTO WORKS OF OXEN BY THE GREAT th century master Tomotada. There are probably thousands of oxen inscribed Tomotada, varying in quality, however this one is in the very top percentile and certainly by the master himself. The eyes are inlaid with black horn, the hairwork is very fine and the rope that passes through the ring around the nose is minutely carved and reaches around to its back. The ivory has a very good colour and fine patina, especially to the underside which is masterfully carved. Note the expressive skin fold of the neck, which adds a special touch to the composition. The himotoshi on the underside are irregular and well hollowed out, exactly as they should be. The signature TOMOTADA can be found in-between the himotoshi in the characteristic square reserve, and just like the rest of the composition, is coherent.
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#ONDITION 6ERY GOOD CONDITION AGE CRACKS AS expected and consistent with the age Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES PERMIT NO 53# 0URCHASED FROM "ERNARD Hurtig in 1976 (old invoice available). Auction comparison: For a similar ox by Tomotada SEE 3OTHEBYS *APANESE AND +OREAN 7ORKS OF !RT London, 14 July 2005, lot 1073. For another ox by Tomotada, in different style, but with the same colour and similar skin fold on the NECK SEE THE *ULIUS AND !RLETTE +ATCHEN 3ALE OF &INE .ETSUKE 0ART )) ,ONDON -AY LOT
Estimate EUR 6.000,- Starting price EUR 3.000,-
14 15 ANIMALS OF THE ZODIAC: NO.3 - TIGER/TORA
7 AN EXCELLENT IVORY NETSUKE OF A TIGER SIGNED OKATORI )VORY NETSUKE *APAN +YOTO th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The tiger is standing on its four paws, its tail curling up on the side touching its cheek. The hairwork is very finely incised and the pattern of the fur coat is minutely incised, which is characteristic for the artist. The expression of THE TIGER IS SENSITIVE AND NATURALISTIC ITS MOUTH IS SLIGHTLY opened showing its sharp fangs, its ears are laid back, displaying a sense of curiosity as it is focusing its eyes on something in the distance. The expression conveys the split-second of the moment before the triggering of a stimulus and is portrayed so well, that only an artist with great appreciation of the feline nature could achieve this.
Inlaid eyes, natural himotoshi and signature OKATORI in a rounded reserve.
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Condition: Excellent condition Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit no. 18US59513C/9. Purchased from Denise Ronin in 1978, with letter of appraisal dating this piece to the 20th century
The manner of the reserve and strokes of the kanji in this signature is unusual, especially when compared with other recorded netsuke by this artist. Also, 18th century tigers by Okatori are very much in the manner of Tomotada or Okatomo (Okatori’s older brother and master) and are carved extremely well, but as the tiger was not native to Japan, they are not as naturalistic as this tiger and most other animals carved by Okatori. Therefore, there is a possibility that this netsuke was carved either late in Okatori’s life, or by a student, or by another very good carver in the manner of Okatori. However, none of the above should take away any merit of this excellent work, which going by quality of carving on its own, is without a doubt in the same league of any recorded Okatori netsuke.
Estimate EUR 4.000,- Starting price EUR 2.000,-
16 17 8 A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A TIGER BY KANGYOKU Ivory netsuke. Japan, Tokyo, 20th century
Tachihara Noriyoshi (known under his go 2ISSHISAI +ANGYOKU BORN IN 4OKYO is specialized in carvings of various depictions of animals, particularly animals of the zodiac. The tiger, also known as tora, is the third animal of the zodiac. He was also known to use only the finest quality of material, which is evident IN THIS PIECE AND HAS SAID TO HAVE BEEN INmUENCED BY +AIGYOKUSAI -ASATSUGU This tiger is carved particularly expressive with its long and thick tail curling up its backside, its muscular body is emphasized, and the movement of the body is expressed masterfully. Note also the thick and naturalistically carved paws. Signed meticulously in a polished reserve RISSHISAI KANGYOKU.
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Condition: Flawless condition Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton, acquired in 1975 from Ashkenazi (old invoice available) ,ITERATURE 4HE lRST PAGES OF @,IVING -ASTERS OF .ETSUKE BY -IRIAM $ +INSEY ARE DEVOTED TO 2ISHISSAI +ANGYOKU /N PAGE SHE WRITES “Today some of the young carvers while still respecting the old masters, are producing netsuke with a refreshing freedom of spirit and self-expression. +ANGYOKU 2ISSHISAI IS SUCH A CARVERv
+ANGYOKU IS ALSO LISTED IN @.ETSUKE )NRO !RTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR signatures’ by George Lazarnick, 1981, page 576. Lazarnick writes that he learnt carving from his father who belonged to a school originated by Hojitsu, WHICH PROVIDES ANOTHER LINK TO THE AFlNITIES TO +AIGYOKUSAI -ASATSUGU #OMPARE THIS MODEL TO THE WOOD TIGER BY +ANGYOKU DEPICTED ON PAGE
Estimate EUR 4.000,- Starting price EUR 2.000,-
18 19 ANIMALS OF THE ZODIAC: NO.4 - RABBIT/USAGI
9 AN AMUSING IVORY NETSUKE OF A TIGER ON BAMBOO )VORY NETSUKE *APAN +ANSAI REGION th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
This motif, called take ni tora, is a symbol of strength and resilience. The tiger with precisely carved fur still appears more like a house cat due to its small size, and in a satirical nod stares with fear. The take (bamboo) is part of the stalk, polished smooth and almost white, serving as a fine contrast to the tiger. The body’s curvature shows a good appreciation of movement by the artist. The tiger is the dragon’s counterpart and embodies earthly power. Himotoshi through the bamboo stalk.
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Condition: Very good, complete condition. One minor age crack through above the elbow of the tiger, minor surface scratches. 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION
Estimate EUR 1.000,- Starting price EUR 500,-
10 AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A FIERCE TIGER ON BAMBOO BY SHIGEMASA Ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A fiercely looking tiger, or tora, is crouching on a large bamboo stalk. This relates to the motif take ni tora, “tiger in bamboo”. There are many different INTERPRETATIONS THE TIGER HAS A STRONG NATURE IS mEXIBLE AND RESILIENT LIKE THE bamboo, but it is also said that the strong tiger is looking for shelter underneath THE BAMBOO AS ANY EARTHLY POWER IS INFERIOR TO THE FORCES OF NATURE -OREOVER THE TIGER AND BAMBOO REPRESENT THE POWER OF FAITH IN "UDDHISM 6ERY lNE SELF contained, lively and charming work. The artist attached a shoot on the side, so the netsuke does not roll over. Finely carved signature SHIGEMASA on the underside.
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Condition: Good general condition, perhaps a smoothed-out chip on one of the openings of the bamboo stalk 12 13 Provenance: French private collection, acquired at Godeau, June 2nd, 1980 A HUMOROUS IVORY NETSUKE OF A SEATED TIGER WITH AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A RABBIT WITH LOQUAT BY IKKO ITS TONGUE STRETCHED OUT Ivory netsuke. Japan, Nagoya, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Estimate EUR 800,- Ivory netsuke. Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Starting price EUR 400,- A fine work from this master from Nagoya. The rabbit is the fourth The ivory is stained and bears a good colour and patina. The animal in the zodiac and is also known as usagi. The small animal is tiger is looking backwards, its shoulders well pronounced, bent over a fruit, presumably a loquat, and is taking a bite. The ivory 11 and the movement of the body well captured. Its long tail is has been stained deeper in some areas to show the piebald fur coat. AN AMUSING IVORY NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT TIGER curling up its backside, the hairwork is finely incised and the The rabbit is accomplished sensitively, especially the tiny eyes which )VORY NETSUKE *APAN +YOTO th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) tiger’s characteristic fur coat pattern is expressed. It has a very are inlaid with amber. Signature IKKO (Ichi-ko) under the branch of HUMOROUS EXPRESSION ITS TONGUE IS STICKING OUT AND THE EYES the loquat, which forms the natural himotoshi. A compact depiction of a recumbent tiger, or tora, its head slightly raised and its are wide open. The strong and resilient tiger has become a TAIL ATTACHED TO ITS BACK 4HE TIGER IS THE THIRD ANIMAL OF THE ZODIAC THE TIGER AND somewhat tame and laughable creature. Himotoshi on the (%)'(4 #- ,%.'4( #- dragon are considered the most powerful animalistic forces in the universe. Tigers underside. also served on amulets for a safe return, as it was said that a tiger could travel for Condition: One crack on the underside, one inlaid eye is missing. a thousand miles and still safely return home. This tiger’s expression is more tame (%)'(4 #- ,%.'4( #- Good condition. THAN POWERFUL AND VERY AMUSING )T IS CRAFTED IN THE +YOTO STYLE WITH EYES INLAID Provenance: German private collection with horn, a finely carved tiger fur pattern, its long tail curling up its back, legs Condition: Very good condition, minor age cracks closely together and the himotoshi on the underside. Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit no. Estimate EUR 1.200,- 18US59513C/9. Purchased from Felice Fedder on 4 June 1975 Starting price EUR 600,- 7)$4( #- (old invoice available).
#ONDITION 3EVERAL AGE CRACKS WORN PATINA ESPECIALLY ON THE UNDERSIDE 'OOD Estimate EUR 1.200,- condition. Provenance: French private collection Starting price EUR 600,-
Estimate EUR 1.000,- Starting price EUR 500,-
20 21 ANIMALS OF THE ZODIAC: NO.5 - DRAGON/TATSU
14 A FINE IVORY MANJU NETSUKE OF A SKY DRAGON ATTRIBUTED TO OKUTAKA Ivory manju netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A rather flat, circular manju netsuke showing a dragon with sharp horns and whirling barbels. The dragon is bearded, its mouth is opened, and it has a grim expression. It is holding the magical pearl zhu in its claws. Its scaled, serpentine body is surrounded by many clouds, mostly in a spiral shape with one cloud in the shape of the longevity mushroom reishi. The smoother underside shows the dragon’s long tail with flaming end, two cloud spirals form the himotoshi.
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Condition: Excellent condition with a good patina 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION ,ITERATURE !N ALMOST IDENTICAL PIECE SIGNED /KUTAKA IS ILLUSTRATED IN @.ETSUKE )NRO Artist and How to Read Their Signature’ by George Lazarnick, 1981, page 853.
Estimate EUR 1.500,- Starting price EUR 750,-
15 AN IVORY RYUSA NETSUKE OF A WINGED DRAGON BY MASAHISA Ryusa ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
An unusually precisely carved, entirely openworked netsuke of the ryusa type. The egg- shaped netsuke is fully hollowed out on the interior and shows many cloud spirals and a tatsu (dragon) with eagle-like wings. Its horned head with blowing barbels is carved in a precise and grim manner. The backside shows a decorative composition with four stylized shapes after the reishi longevity mushroom. Himotoshi outlined in the manner of kiku blossoms (chrysanthemum), the eyes inlaid with shiny silver. Signed MASAHISA. The STYLE AND QUALITY OF THIS PIECE SUGGEST IT WAS MADE BY A MASTER FROM THE CIRCLE OF -ASATSUGU
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Condition: Very good condition with appealing patina Provenance: German private collection
Estimate EUR 1.200,- Starting price EUR 600,-
22 23 ANIMALS OF THE ZODIAC: NO.6 - SNAKE/HEBI
16 17 AN IVORY NETSUKE OF THE SANSUKUMI BY AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A COILED KAIGYOKUSAI MASATSUGU (1813-1892) SNAKE SIGNED MASANAO Ivory netsuke. Japan, Osaka, 19th century, Edo period Ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th century, (1615-1868) Edo period (1615-1868)
Published: ‘The Netsuke Handbook’ by Uede Reikichi The snake is the twelfth animal in the ADAPTED BY 2AYMOND "USHELL 4OKYO NO zodiac and is also called hebi. In this present netsuke the thick serpentine body This piece shows a multi-coiled snake, forming a knot, very is well executed, especially the scales precisely and realistically rendered details – almost frightening are all meticulously carved, arranged in with its mouth wide open, teeth, flickering tongue and the hundreds of hexagons. Its expression is poor frog (kaeru) crushed by its body. The depiction is an powerful, as the snake fixes its gaze on allusion to the sansukumi motif, meaning ‘mutual control’. something, most likely some sort of prey, The snake will consume the frog, however there is a catch – as it sticks out its tongue greedily. Natural the frog has already eaten a poisonous snail, so too the snake himotoshi on the underside, formed by must perish. Signed in an oval, smooth reserve MASATSUGU. the end of the tail and signature in an An early work by the artist, who arguably became the oval reserve MASANAO. greatest netsuke carver of all time. (%)'(4 #- (%)'(4 #- Condition: Very good condition #ONDITION 'OOD CONDITION A SMALL SECTION OF THE TAIL HAS Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton been restored with CITES permit no. 18US59513C/9. 0ROVENANCE %X 2AYMOND "USHELL COLLECTION ACQUIRED FROM 0URCHASED FROM "ETTY +ILLAM -RS Sachi Wagner who had previously acquired it at Zacke, then Netsuke) on 9th September 1978 (old Austrian private collection invoice available). ,ITERATURE !NOTHER SIMILAR EXAMPLE IS SHOWN IN @-ASTERPIECES OF .ETSUKE !RT "ERNARD (URTIG .EW 9ORK PAGE Estimate EUR 1.500,- no. 278 Starting price EUR 750,-
Estimate EUR 3.000,- Starting price EUR 1.500,-
24 25 ANIMALS OF THE ZODIAC: NO.7 - HORSE/UMA ANIMALS OF THE ZODIAC: NO.8 - SHEEP/HITSUJI
18 A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT HORSE BY KOKEI 7OOD NETSUKE *APAN 4SU +UWANA )SE 0ROVINCE lRST HALF OF THE th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Published: )LLUSTRATED IN @4HE !RT COLLECTION FORMED BY THE LATE (EBER 2 "ISHOP 4HOMAS % +IRBY .EW 9ORK n CATALOGUE NUMBER
A very naturalistically depicted horse, or uma, which is the seventh animal in the zodiac. The masculine horse has its head raised slightly, its eyes are inlaid with yellow and black horn. Dense mane, lively fur pattern, animated tail. The artist, born in Ise during the 18th CENTURY WAS A SUCCESSOR OF -INKO AND WORKED PREDOMINANTLY WITH ANIMALS HIS TIGERS FOR 19 20 example, became famous. This horse shows a very fine patina, as well as the signature AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A GOAT A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT GOAT KOKEI on one leg. Himotoshi between the legs. Ivory netsuke. Japan, c. 18th to 1st half of 19th century 7OOD NETSUKE *APAN +YOTO th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Edo period (1615-1868) A very rare depiction of a horse by this artist. Depictions of horses from the Tsu school A recumbent goat with a powerfully carved, dense fur NORMALLY BEAR THE SIGNATURE OF -INKO A small, compact and very densely crafted netsuke of a yagi (goat), structure. Its head turned back with semicircular horns which could also be literally translated as “mountain sheep”. Finely attached, very naturalistic expression, eyes inlaid with dark ,%.'4( #- carved head with black inlaid eyes, dense fur and striking leg pose. Its horn. Precisely executed details and well-rounded composition. head is raised and turned back, its horns touching the body, the deep Himotoshi between the finely composed legs on the underside. Condition: Good condition, signs of age fur pattern is blackened. Himotoshi ON THE UNDERSIDE THE GOATS MALE 0ROVENANCE &ROM THE IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF (EBER 2 "ISHOP WITH OLD COLLECTION NUMBER gender is hinted at as well. ,%.'4( #- on the bottom !UCTION COMPARISON ! VERY SIMILAR MODEL SIGNED -INKO BUT PERHAPS ALSO BY +OKEI WAS (%)'(4 #- Condition: Excellent condition SOLD AT "ONHAMS &INE .ETSUKE FROM THE !DRIENNE "ARBANSON #OLLECTION ,ONDON -AY Provenance: German private collection LOT !NOTHER EXAMPLE BY -INKO WAS SOLD AT "ONHAMS *APANESE 7ORKS OF !RT #ONDITION 6ERY GOOD CONDITION WITH A lNE PATINA TWO AGE CRACKS New York, 19 September 2008, lot 5100. Provenance: German private collection Estimate EUR 2.000,- Starting price EUR 1.000,- Estimate EUR 3.000,- Estimate EUR 1.500,- Starting price EUR 1.500,- Starting price EUR 750,-
0ORTRAIT OF "ISHOP IN *ADE n #OURTESY OF THE -ETROPOLITAN -USEUM OF !RT .EW 9ORK
26 27 ANIMALS OF THE ZODIAC: NO.9 - MONKEY/SARU
21 22 23 A FINE STAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF THE SANBIKI SARU BY KYOKUSAI A LARGE WOOD NETSUKE OF A MONKEY BY MASANAO AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A MONKEY ON A HORSE Ivory netsuke. Japan, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Wood netsuke with ivory inlay. Japan, Ise-Yamada, 19th century, Ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Edo period (1615-1868) The depiction of the three wise monkeys, also known as sanbiki saru, is shown here as The monkey, or saru, on a horse is an old Chinese symbol one monkey holding its mouth and eyes with its hands and holding its ears with its feet. A large okimono style netsuke of a male monkey eating fruit in a seated for the rise to power. “The monkey sitting on a horse” The monkey embodies the proverbial principle of ‘speak no evil’, ‘hear no evil’ and ‘see position. He is presumably eating a kaki fruit (persimmon), which would READS h-A 3HANG &ENG (OUv 樔ᶲ⮩῁, which sounds like no evil’. The monkey’s fur is precisely incised, and the toes and fingers are crafted very be reminiscent of the saru kani kassen THE -ONKEY #RAB "ATTLE A “Promotion is fast approaching”. This monkey is wearing sensitively. It is wearing human clothes, engraved with fine patterns, the backside with Japanese folk tale. Extraordinary, densely carved fur, lively face with eyes a courtly eboshi on his head and holding the reins, while five interlocking rings, two of them forming the himotoshi. Signature also on the reverse inlaid in dark horn and teeth inlaid with ivory. The fingers and toes are the horse’s head is raised. Himotoshi in the center of the reading KYOKUSAI, the Sai is abbreviated. especially nautralistic, and the monkey’s legs are crossed, forming the rectangular base. himotoshi. Carved signature MASANAO in a typical smooth oval reserve (%)'(4 #- on the underside of one of the legs. (%)'(4 #-
Condition: Excellent condition (%)'(4 #- ,%.'4( #- Condition: Very good condition with only very minor age Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit no. 18US59513C/9. Purchased cracks from Sotheby’s London in June 1975 Condition: Excellent condition Provenance: French private collection Provenance: German private collection Estimate EUR 2.000,- !UCTION COMPARISON #OMPARE TO AN ALMOST IDENTICAL SOLD AT "ONHAMS Estimate EUR 800,- Starting price EUR 1.000,- 4HE *ULIUS AND !RTLETTE +ATCHEN #OLLECTION OF &INE .ETSUKE 0ART )) Starting price EUR 400,- ,ONDON -AY LOT
Estimate EUR 1.500,- Starting price EUR 750,-
28 29 ANIMALS OF THE ZODIAC: NO.10 - ROOSTER/TORI
24 25 A FINE AND SMALL WOOD NETSUKE OF A A FINE AND UNUSUAL IVORY NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT COCKEREL BY HOKYUDO ITSUMIN COCKEREL SIGNED MASANAO Wood netsuke. Japan, Edo, mid-19th century, Edo period )VORY NETSUKE *APAN +YOTO th century, Edo period (1615-1868) (1615-1868)
The cockerel, or tori, is the tenth animal of the zodiac. 4HE COCKEREL CARVED IN DISTINCT +YOTO STYLE WITH RED In Japan, cockfights, called tokei, were popular and inlaid horn eyes and slightly turned head, has an there were some long-tailed breeds, which are called enigmatic expression. The piece is in movement with the nagaotori. This cockerel, too, has a long, feathered tail, crest of the animal being slightly bent and the feathers which is resting on its body. This work is reminiscent swaying in the wind. There is great attention to details of the Nagoya school, reminding of Ittan, presumably of its plumage, particularly the tail feathers, which are Hokyudo Itsumin started there before he went to Tokyo. gracefully carved. The ivory has a good patina and the All details are very precisely carved, the eyes are yellow himotoshi on the reverse are large, hollowed out and and black horn. One very small and one larger himotoshi irregular. The signature is found next to the himotoshi between the bird’s legs. Signature ITSUMIN on the in a neat raised square reserve, minutely incised, underside of one of the two wings. MASANAO.
,%.'4( #- "ERNARD (URTIG WHO HAD PURCHASED THE NETSUKE AT 3OTHEBYS 0ARKE "ERNET WROTE IN AN AUCTION REPORT FROM Condition: Excellent condition The International Netsuke Collectors Society Journal, 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION -ARCH PAGE ABOUT THE PIECE h,OT WAS A VERY Auction comparison: A near identical example was sold unusual netsuke. It was a well carved stylized cockerel AT "ONHAMS 4HE *ULIUS AND !RLETTE +ATCHEN #OLLECTION OF NETSUKE SIGNED -ASANAO !LTHOUGH IT WAS PATINATED &INE .ETSUKE 0ART )) ,ONDON -AY LOT and showed signs of age, the piece did not resemble ANY OF -ASANAOS WORKS ) HAVE SEEN PREVIOUSLY "UT THE Estimate EUR 2.000,- carving was excellent, and the netsuke did have certain Starting price EUR 1.000,- appeal. Great care has been taken to hollow out the area between the fowl’s back and the tail feathers, which were carved in a graceful curve”.
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Condition: Very good condition Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit no. 18US59513C/9 !CQUIRED FROM "ERNARD (URTIG ON February 17th, 1978.
Estimate EUR 2.000,- Starting price EUR 1.000,-
30 31 YEAR OF THE DOG 1922 - 1934 - 1946 - 1958 -1970 - 1982 -1994 - 2006 - 2018
32 33 ANIMALS OF THE ZODIAC: NO.11 - DOG/INU
28 AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A DOG WITH A BALL BY IKKO Ivory netsuke. Japan, Nagoya, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A very naturalistic and lively male dog, lying with its front paws on a ball. Precisely executed details, dense fur pattern, sculpturally accentuated SPINE THE ENTIRE HEAD IS MASTERFUL IN its expression and inlaid eyes. The dog inu, which also appears in the zodiac, is wearing a collar and the ball has a belt. This rather unusual netsuke seems to borrow certain elements from other animals, it has an ape- like expression and unusually long legs like a rabbit. The himotoshi on the underside through the belly, the signature in an oval reserve ICHI-KO (Ikko).
This artist from Nagoya is known for his masterful depictions of animals, MOSTLY FROM THE ZODIAC -#) READS ON the artist, “very cleverly made animal 26 studies made during the last quarter AN IVORY NETSUKE OF TWO PUPPIES FIGHTING OVER of the 19th century”. AN AWABI SHELL Ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th CENTURY TO -EIJI PERIOD ,%.'4( #-
One of the puppies is smooth and bright while the other Condition: Very good and complete shows a fine and slightly blackened fur pattern. Dogs CONDITION IRREGULAR WEAR TO STAINING ARE A SYMBOL OF HEALTH THE inu is also in the zodiac. The Provenance: French private collection awabi shell, with the typical row of holes, can also be a symbol of longevity. The puppies have dark inlaid eyes. Estimate EUR 1.500,- Himotoshi through the smooth dog. Starting price EUR 750,-
7)$4( #- 27 A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF 7)$4( #- Condition: Very good condition with a fine patina A PEKINGESE DOG ON A FAN 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION WITH INSCRIBED LACQUER Condition: Excellent condition. POEM BY MASATOMO The ivory knob is a later addition, Estimate EUR 600,- Wood netsuke with some ivory however fits perfectly. Starting price EUR 300,- AND LACQUER *APAN +YOTO th Provenance: Dutch private century, Edo period (1615-1868) collection Auction comparison: For a A little dog with dense fur, almost similar netsuke, unsigned, see black and with black inlaid eyes "ONHAMS 4HE (ARRIET 3ZECHENYI and a red-brown muzzle. The dog Sale of Japanese Art, London, 8 is lying on a flat fan with a radial November 2011, lot 164. structure carved on the upper &OR A SIMILAR NETSUKE BY -ASATOMO side and a small ivory handle. The see Christie’s, The Japanese underside of the base shows large !ESTHETIC ,ONDON -AY himotoshi and a poem in raised lot 335. urushi lacquer in considerable length loosely translating to “the Estimate EUR 1.000,- puff of breeze comes abreast with Starting price EUR 500,- the charming spring coming”. Signed MASATOMO in raised lacquer.
34 35 31 32 33 A MARINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A RESTING AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A SPOTTED AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A DOG WITH DOG WITH ITS YOUNG DOG WITH A BALL A BALL -ARINE IVORY NETSUKE *APAN EARLY Ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo Ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) period (1615-1868) period (1615-1868) 29 30 A FINE IVORY SEAL NETSUKE OF A DOG WITH COLLAR AND AN AMUSING IVORY NETSUKE OF A TUBBY PUPPY WITH BELL The large head of the mother dog is carved A very lively and precisely crafted work This dog has floppy ears, a snub nose and BELL BY TOSHIHIDE (JUEI) Ivory netsuke. Japan, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) in a very lively manner, almost more human showing a dog presumably of the race inlaid eyes. He is holding a smooth ball Ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th century than dog-like with a look of amusement and imported from Europe, which was called between his hind legs and is also holding The puppy dog is chubby, almost spherical, and has a very humorous black inlaid eyes. Very dense fur, its tail like kame, supposedly originating from the it with his head and paw to underline his This dog, or inu, is seated upright on an oval base with its look on its face. Around its neck is a thick collar tied up in the back, boiling water. The puppy crawling around %NGLISH hCOME HEREv "OTH PAWS ARE claim of ownership. The spine, teeth and expressively carved head turned backwards. The dog has floppy to which a small bell is attached, also spherical but tiny compared on one side, is still very young and delights placed on a smooth ball between its curled tail are finely carved. The dog is ears and is wearing a decorated collar with a bob and a bell on it. Its to the puppy. The dog appears well-behaved, is entirely smooth and his mother with his play. Himotoshi on the thighs. The fur coat is carefully incised male, without himotoshi; the cord would tail forms a large spiral. This netsuke was originally meant to be an almost white, giving it the expression of a near-supernatural creature. UNDERSIDE "EAUTIFUL GRAIN OF THE MARINE IVORY and inked, except for several smooth run through between its legs. ingyo (seal) netsuke but remained uncut. Signature on one thigh in Deep irregular himotoshi on the underside. The beautiful well-chosen and untreated areas which represent the a rectangular reserve Toshihide or JUEI with a kao underneath that UNSTAINED IVORY BEARS SOME RESEMBLANCE TO THE WORKS OF +AIGYOKUSAI ,%.'4( #- spots. Snub nose almost appearing like (%)'(4 #- ,%.'4( #- is very characteristic of this artist. The name Juei literally translates -ASATSUGU a fish, black inlaid eyes, floppy ears and to “eternal life”. Condition: Excellent condition with good and a large, knotted collar. Well hollowed Condition: One large and several smaller (%)'(4 #- worn patina himotoshi through the thigh and behind. AGE CRACKS GOOD AND COMPLETE CONDITION HEIGHT 5.3 CM 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION Condition: Excellent condition (%)'(4 #- Condition: Very good condition - appealing patina, especially to one 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION Estimate EUR 400,- Estimate EUR 400,- side Starting price EUR 200,- Condition: Good, worn condition. One Starting price EUR 200,- 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION Estimate EUR 600,- large age crack through the ball and Auction comparison: A netsuke by the same artist was sold at Starting price EUR 300,- several smaller ones. "ONHAMS 4HE (ARRIET 3ZECHENYI SALE OF *APANESE !RT ,ONDON 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION November 2011, lot 3. Estimate EUR 400,- Estimate EUR 800,- Starting price EUR 200,- Starting price EUR 400,-
36 37 ANIMALS OF THE ZODIAC: NO.12 - BOAR/INOSHISHI
34 A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A BOAR AND YOUNG BY KANGYOKU Ivory netsuke with tortoise shell inlay. Japan, Tokyo, 20th century
Tachihara Noriyoshi (known under his go 2ISSHISAI +ANGYOKU BORN in Tokyo, is specialized in carvings of various depictions of animals, particularly animals of the zodiac. The boar, also known as I or Inoshishi, is the twelfth animal of the zodiac. It is a symbol of audacity and determination, but also known to be aggressive, as told in many Japanese legends. This presumably female boar is carved very sensitively, her head is turned upwards with a gentle smile while her young is nestling up to her. The bulky body serves as a reminder of the strong nature of the boar. The hairwork is very finely incised, and similarly to the tiger (lot 5) the entire composition is in movement. The unstained IVORY WITH A REMARKABLE lNISH IS REMINISCENT OF WORKS BY +AIGYOKUSAI -ASATSUGU 4HE EYES ARE INLAID IN TORTOISE SHELL Himotoshi on the underside, the signature RISSHISAI KANGYOKU on the haunch.
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Condition: Flawless condition 0ROVENANCE #OLLECTION OF 3AM &ELTON PURCHASED IN FROM -ICHAEL 3PINDEL -3 ,ITERATURE 4HE lRST PAGES OF @,IVING -ASTERS OF .ETSUKE BY -IRIAM $ +INSEY ARE DEVOTED TO 2ISHISSAI +ANGYOKU /N PAGE SHE WRITES “Today some of the young carvers while still respecting the old masters, are producing netsuke with a refreshing freedom of spirit and self- EXPRESSION +ANGYOKU 2ISSHISAI IS SUCH A CARVERv +ANGYOKU IS ALSO LISTED IN @.ETSUKE )NRO !RTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR SIGNATURES BY 'EORGE Lazarnick, 1981, page 460.
Estimate EUR 4.000,- Starting price EUR 2.000,-
38 39 GODS AND RELIGION
37 38 AN UNUSUAL IVORY MANJU NETSUKE WITH TWO MONKS AN IVORY NETSUKE OF CLEANING THE NARA DAIBUTSU BY KEIUN IN AN ALMS BOWL BY SOKOKU )VORY NETSUKE *APAN +YOTO5JI th century Ivory netsuke with lacquer inlays. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) /MURA -INOSUKE KNOWN UNDER HIS GO "ASHUSAI +EIUN WAS BORN IN +YOTO AND MOVED TO 5JI (E WORKED PREDOMINANTLY IN IVORY 4HIS NETSUKE An unusual semi-sculptural manju netsuke, depicting two monks with depicts the annual event of cleaning, polishing and washing the world’s fine expressions, one holding a hossu (buddhist ‘fly swatter’) and the LARGEST "UDDHA AT THE 4ODAI JI TEMPLE IN .ARA 4HERE ARE A MULTITUDE OF other holding prayer beads and an alms bowl. They are seated inside an miniature monks with brushes and buckets. One monk is atop a large alms bowl with a ferocious, serpentine dragon amongst clouds carved LADDER DUSTING OF THE LARGE "UDDHAS NOSE 3IGNED KEIUN on the base in relief. Flaming zhu pearls are inlaid in red and black lacquer. Irregular next to the himotoshi. 35 36 himotoshi, one of them ringed, next to the signature inlaid in a red A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF THE DEITY FUDO MYO-O AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A TAOIST SAGE WITH A BOOK AND LACQUER TABLET 3/+/+5 (%)'(4 C #- Wood netsuke. Japan, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) SAGEMONO BY MEIKEI )VORY NETSUKE *APAN +YOTO th century $)!-%4%2 #- Condition: Very good condition A very rare depiction of Fudo Myo-o (“The Immovable”), Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton, purchased from Nakayama in 1975 corresponding to Acala in Sanskrit. Especially the flaming hair This figural netsuke does not at all look like it was made by a Condition: Loss to one of the lacquer inlays – otherwise in very good Literature: For a very similar netsuke of ‘Cleaning the Nara Daibutsu’ by and rich garments indicate this is a deity. One hand forms the contemporary carver. In his great netsuke signature book, Lazarnick condition +EIUN SEE -IRIAM +INSEY @#ONTEMPORARY .ETSUKE 2UTLAND 6ERMONT AND abhaya mudra, the other should be holding a sword, which is writes that “his work is now of top quality”. The depiction is full of finely Provenance: Austrian private collection, the previous owner had acquired Tokyo, 1977), p. 126, fig. 117. missing. As a netsuke, this Fudo surely functioned as an amulet, crafted details, the wraithlike, smiling expression, the typical Taoist cap IT AT 3OTHEBYS 0ARKE "ERNET *APANESE AND /THER 7ORKS OF !RT .EW !UCTION COMPARISON ! SIMILAR NETSUKE AS SOLD AT "ONHAMS !SIAN !RT as it is said to fend off evil and disease, or appearing as counsel on the back of the head, the long Chinese robe of a dignitary with fine 9ORK -AY LOT COPY OF OLD INVOICE AVAILABLE December 2011, San Francisco, lot 8892. to the deceased in front of the judge of the dead to see about ornamental patterns. His robes are distinctly Chinese, however what is Literature: The artist is not to be confused with Egawa Sokoku (b. how they will be reborn. Himotoshi on the back. striking is the fact he is wearing sagemono around his belt in the form 1920), the same signature on an ivory netsuke of a kappa is illustrated Estimate EUR 600,- of a manju-netsuke in the shape of a chrysanthemum blossom tied to an IN .ETSUKE )NRO !RTISTS AND HOW TO 2EAD 4HEIR 3IGNATURES 'EORGE Starting price EUR 300,- (%)'(4 #- inro. The bearded sage is reading a book and holding a long cane with an Lazarnick, page 1029. accentuated, gnarled top. Himotoshi on the back and signature MEIKEI Condition: Good, complete and worn condition within an oval reserve on the underside behind the soles of his feet. Estimate EUR 1.000,- Provenance: German private collection Starting price EUR 500,- (%)'(4 #- Estimate EUR 1.200,- Starting price EUR 600,- Condition: Chip to one side of the robe and a small nick on the end of the staff – otherwise good condition Provenance: Austrian private collection
Estimate EUR 800,- Starting price EUR 400,-
Annual event of cleaning the Nara Daibutsu
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41 A RARE IVORY KARAKURI (TRICK) NETSUKE OF DARUMA DOLL BY SENKOKU (?) Ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A well-rounded and very expressive netsuke of a Daruma, THE lRST PATRIARCH OF :EN "UDDHISM !FTER TRAVELLING FROM China to Japan on a single read, he meditated in front of a wall for nine years. This is often parodied and Daruma is also called o-ashi no nai, meaning “the honorable with no legs”, as his legs are said to have rotted away during his wall-gazing. According to another legend, he fell asleep once after seven years and was so enraged he tore out his eyelids to ensure it would not happen again. In this netsuke he is tickling his belly for his amusement and 39 40 to stay awake. Daruma has a broad nose, stubbled beard A WOOD NETSUKE OF DARUMA A BOXWOOD NETSUKE BY ALEXANDER DERKACHENKO OF and eyebrows made from real hair. This trick netsuke has Wood netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) DARUMA two possible expressions of Daruma, which change when "OXWOOD NETSUKE 5KRAINE CONTEMPORARY lightly shaken. One with small eyes and retracted tongue 4HE lRST PATRIARCH OF :EN "UDDHISM IN A CHARACTERISTICALLY - screaming in agony. The other very amusing, to poke meditative pose, seated with crossed legs and one hand laid on $ARUMA IS THE FAMOUS FATHER OF :EN "UDDHISM A POPULAR AND ALWAYS fun at the Zen-patriarch, with the inlaid coral tongue THE OTHER "ODHIDHARMA AS $ARUMA IS KNOWN OUTSIDE OF *APAN parodic motif. Legend has it that he crossed the ocean on a single reed, sticking out and over-exaggeratedly large eyes. Large, meditated for nine years in front of a wall after he arrived there, and then meditated for nine years, during which his legs rotted off rimmed himotoshi on the back, next to a signature that 42 which might serve as an explanation for his grim, withdrawn from sitting so long. He is also popular as a snowman, Yukidaruma. presumably reads SENKOKU. The bottom with a secret AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A BOY WITH A DARUMA ‘SNOWMAN’ BY NAOKAZU expression. Well-crafted garment folds, fine patina, large This netsuke shows Daruma meditating, with an agonized expression, compartment. Ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Tenpo period (1830-1843) himotoshi on the underside. crafted by the artist with lively charm. Possibly he is freezing as well, as suggested by the sleeve. Inlaid eyes, garment decorated with kiku (%)'(4 #- The Chinese boy (Karako) is holding a putty knife in one hand and placing his other (%)'(4 #- blossoms (chrysanthemum), a scroll in front of Daruma. hand on the snow man he has created. The snowman has transformed into Daruma, Condition: Very good condition, minor loss to real hair of the Zen-patriarch, much to the delight of the boy. The tufts of hair of the Karako Condition: Very good condition with an excellent patina, (%)'(4 #- the eyebrows are inlaid in black horn. Underside with irregular, good himotoshi and signature ESPECIALLY TO THE UNDERSIDE -INOR SCRATCHES ON THE SURFACE Provenance: German private collection .!/+!:5 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION Condition: Good condition Auction comparison: A comparable model in ebony from the Tsu school, which made many examples of Daruma (%)'(4 #- Estimate EUR 400,- Estimate EUR 600,- DOLLS WITH MOVABLE EYES OR TONGUE WAS SOLD AT "ONHAMS Starting price EUR 200,- Starting price EUR 300,- 4HE *ULIUS AND !RLETTE +ATCHEN #OLLECTION OF &INE .ETSUKE Condition: Very good condition. Fine patina, one age crack 0ART )) ,ONDON -AY LOT Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit no. 18US59513C/9
Estimate EUR 1.500,- Estimate EUR 800,- Starting price EUR 750,- Starting price EUR 400,-
42 43 43 44 45 46 AN IVORY NETSUKE OF FUTEN WITH HIS BAG OF WIND BY A LACQUER NETSUKE OF THE WIND GOD FUTEN AN IVORY NETSUKE OF RAIJIN BEATING HIS DRUM A WOOD NETSUKE OF THE GOD OF THUNDER RAIJIN TOMONOBU Lacquered wood netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Ivory netsuke with horn inlays. Japan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo Wood netsuke with small inlays. Japan, 19th century, Edo period Ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) period (1615-1868) (1615-1868) Futen, or Fujin, the god of the wind, appears like an oni (demon) in this The god of wind is depicted as an oni with a large bag of wind by work, with small horns on his head, a red body and claws. Seated on a The God of thunder Raijin, with two horns like an oni, long hair and Raijin is seated with tucked up legs held with both his arms on his side. Small himotoshi on the underside and signature Tomonobu. circular cloud with a bag of winds beside him, he is holding a spatula pronounced rib cage, is seated on a dense congregation of clouds holding a large daiko drum, which he uses to create thunder. His face is in one hand, which he uses to dig a hole in the cloud to see what is one hand on his daiko drum. The other hand holds a large drum stick with carved in an amusing manner, appearing as if he cannot wait to (%)'(4 #- ,%.'4( #- happening on earth below. Lacquer netsuke are quite rare and were WHICH HE BEATS THE DRUM CREATING THUNDER "OTH SIDES ARE ADORNED WITH A hit that drum again! He has fangs, eyes inlaid with dark horn and made by lacquer masters. They are usually slightly lighter in weight. mitsudomo-e, “triple-comma”, and the edges of the drum are carefully inlaid horns like an oni, made from ivory. A drum stick is tucked in his #ONDITION 'OOD CONDITION AGE CRACKS Himotoshi in the cloud on the underside. with dark horn buttons. The size contrast of the massive drum compared belt on the back, large himotoshi on the underside. Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit no. to the little devil is quite amusing. Good detailed carving of the clouds with 18US59513C/9 (%)'(4 #- $)!-%4%2 #- himotoshi on the underside. (%)'(4 #-
Estimate EUR 800,- Condition: Good condition, minor wear to the lacquer (%)'(4 #- 7)$4( #- Condition: Good, complete condition with expected, minor Starting price EUR 400,- Provenance: English private collection surface scratches on the bottom Condition: General in good condition. Some of the inlays are missing. Worn 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION Estimate EUR 800,- deep-yellow patina, especially on the underside, and some age cracks. A nick Starting price EUR 400,- to one finger. Estimate EUR 600,- 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION Starting price EUR 300,-
Estimate EUR 800,- Starting price EUR 400,-
44 45 49 A SMALL LACQUERED WOOD NETSUKE OF JUROJIN Lacquered wood netsuke with mother-of-pearl inlays. Japan, late 19th CENTURY -EIJI PERIOD
A small gold, red and green lacquer netsuke of the lucky god Jurojin holding a staff in one hand and a scroll in the other. His robes are decorated with scrolling vines and geometrical patterns in gold takamaki-e and mother-of-pearl.
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Condition: Good condition Provenance: Swedish private collection
Estimate EUR 600,- Starting price EUR 300,-
50 A CHARMING IVORY NETSUKE OF DAIKOKU WITH RAT Ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The god of wealth depicted here with his characteristic attributes, the hammer and nezumi (rat), holding a sack over his shoulder. The cute rat is carved very well with tiny inlaid eyes. Well hollowed out himotoshi through the underside and sack.
(%)'(4 #- 48 A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF FUKUROKUJU WITH THE Condition: Very good condition BRANCH OF THE TORI-NO-ICHI FAIR BY MEIGYOKUSAI Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit no. Ivory netsuke. Japan, Tokyo, 20th century 18US59513C/9
-EIGYOKUSAI WAS BORN IN AND LIVED IN 4OKYO (E Estimate EUR 800,- originated from a line of carvers that can be traced back Starting price EUR 400,- to Gyokuzan. This fine netsuke portrays the god of luck Fukurokuju with a karako holding a branch of lucky items, inlaid with precious stones and metal. The beard of the 47 longevity god is well carved and coloured in white. The tufts AN IVORY NETSUKE OF FUKUROKUJU AND TWO KARAKO BY SHOZAN of hair of the karako are inlaid with black horn, himotoshi 51 Ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) through natural openings of the branch and the abbreviated AN IVORY NETSUKE OF OKAME WITH TENGU MASK BY signature on the underside MEIGYOKUSAI. GYOKUZAN A child in Chinese clothes (Karako) is climbing on the longevity god’s exaggeratedly Ivory netsuke. Japan, Tokyo, late 19th CENTURY -EIJI PERIOD large head, whilst another tries to climb up on him pulling on the deities beard. He +INSEY WRITES IN HER BOOK ‘Contemporary Netsuke’on page is holding a scroll in his left hand and has a charming expression. The ivory bears a h-EIGYOKUSAI IS SYNONYMOUS WITH EXPERT WORKMANSHIP A suggestive netsuke depicting the Shinto goddess Okame lifting a cloth good colour and patina and Fukurokuju’s beard is very well carved. Himotoshi and strong and usually traditional design, and great versatility”. revealing a phallic long-nosed tengu mask. Himotoshi through the back signature on the back SHOZAN. and underside, where the signature GYOKUZAN can be found. (%)'(4 #- (%)'(4 #- (%)'(4 #- Condition: Very good condition Condition: Excellent condition Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit no. Conditon: Good, complete condition Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit no. 18US59513C/9 18US59513C/9 Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit no. Literature: Compare to a similar model by Shozan of Fukurokuju with three Karako !UCTION COMPARISON ! SIMILAR NETSUKE BY -EIGYOKUSAI WAS 18US59513C/9 IN @.ETSUKE )NRO !RTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR SIGNATURES BY 'EORGE ,AZARNICK SOLD AT "ONHAMS &INE *APANESE AND +OREAN !RT .EW 9ORK 1981, page 984. September 2012, lot 3175. Estimate EUR 600,- Starting price EUR 300,- Estimate EUR 1.000,- Estimate EUR 1.000,- Starting price EUR 500,- Starting price EUR 500,-
46 47 52 54 A TOKYO SCHOOL INLAID SPERM WHALE TOOTH NETSUKE OF HOTEI SCRATCHING HIS BACK BY GYOKUZAN A FINE TOKYO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF A MAN SCRATCHING HIS BACK BY TOMOYUKI Sperm whale tooth with inlays. Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century Ivory netsuke with inlays. Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century
The popular lucky god Hotei is seated, bald, with one leg tucked in and a naked protruding belly. The garment decorations are A very finely executed study of a man seated with half-crossed legs, scratching his back with a long-handled backscratcher. The lively facial INLAID WITH HORN AND MOTHER OF PEARL SHOWING STAR SHAPED MOTIFS THE himotoshi on the reverse are also set with horn. He is jovially features are a sign of the comfortable feeling he is experiencing. The tiniest details are executed with great precision, like the miniscule scratching his back and his well-carved expression mirrors his excitement. Hotei, literally “Cloth Sack”, is shown here without his sack pipe with silver bowl, the fingers holding it and the minute pattern on the green garment. A coral netsuke on the belt on the reverse with a or companion boy and appears more like the high priest Osho, as he is also known. Hotei is said to be an incarnation of the bodhisattva tobacco pouch beside the horn-ringed himotoshi. Signed on inlaid mother-of-pearl TOMOYUKI, a successor of Tomochika in Tokyo. Maitreya THE &UTURE "UDDHA 3IGNATURE GYOKUZAN on a small inlaid red lacquer plate. (%)'(4 #- (%)'(4 #- Condition: Very good condition #ONDITION 'OOD AND COMPLETE CONDITION AGE CRACKS Provenance: French private collection Provenance: Russian private collection Estimate EUR 1.200,- Estimate EUR 1.000,- Starting price EUR 600,- Starting price EUR 500,-
55 53 A RARE TOKYO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF A KARAKO WITH A RARE TOKYO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF HOTEI AND A RAT BY CATERPILLAR BY MUNEYUKI TOMOYUKI Ivory netsuke with inlays. Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century Ivory netsuke with colours and inlays. Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century A half-kneeling boy in Chinese manner, known as karako. He is trying to trap a A cute and unusual little netsuke of Hotei, with a bald head and large caterpillar with the basket in front of him, but the creature has crawled on the belly, stirring miso in a bowl in front of him. The bowl has a pattern on BOYS SHOULDER -ANY NETSUKE AND INRO ARE KNOWN WHERE A karako is trying to the exterior in black coarse lacquer. Hotei’s robe is green, painted with entrap a butterfly with a fan, which always escapes, however in this amusing and flowers and inlaid with silver geometrical patterns. He is laughing as a rare netsuke, even the sluggish caterpillar manages to escape from his (incidentally small rat, who was feasting on the miso, is climbing on his bald head. open worked) basket. The boy’s head, fingers and toes are very finely carved. Small himotoshi and signature TOMOYUKI on the foot of the bowl, along Decorative, floral inlays of black horn and mother-of-pearl. Rimmed himotoshi on with a red seal. The artist was part of the Tomochika school in Tokyo. the underside, next to a signature, MUNEYUKI, on an inlaid red lacquer tablet. From the same circle of artists as Tomoyuki, who was a successor of Tomochika. 7)$4( #- (%)'(4 #- Condition: A bridge from the edge of the robe to his foot has been chipped - otherwise in good condition Condition: Excellent condition 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION Provenance: German private collection
Estimate EUR 1.000,- Estimate EUR 1.000,- Starting price EUR 500,- Starting price EUR 500,-
48 49 MYTHS, LEGENDS AND SCENES FROM DAILY LIFE
58 A STAG-ANTLER NETSUKE OF TENAGA WITH SEA BREAM Stag antler sashi netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Tenaga is raising his long arm triumphantly, holding a tai (sea bream) in his hand. Very often the long-legged Ashinaga and long- armed Tenaga ARE DEPICTED TOGETHER THEY were successful fishermen on one of the southern islands. The facial features in this piece belie a sense of humor, the details are precisely carved, and the characteristic structure of the antler is skillfully incorporated in the work, giving his body, which is densely covered with the porous surface, a ghost-like appearance – producing a heavy contrast to the almost flawless material utilized for the rest of the carving.
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Condition: Very good condition 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION
Estimate EUR 1.000,- Starting price EUR 500,-
56 57 AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A SMOKING ASHINAGA BY MINKOKU A WOOD NETSUKE OF TENAGA AS A FISHERMAN WITH A Ivory netsuke with various inlays. Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century SEABREAM Wood netsuke with small inlays. Japan, 19th century, Edo period This lively, humorous netsuke shows Ashinaga carved in a subtle (1615-1868) manner, laughing and enjoying his pipe with an open book in front of him. One of his legs is bent and due to its length is making This islander, naked apart from a loincloth, is presumably the long-armed it difficult for him to reach his knee with his hand. Ashinaga is Tenaga, usually depicted with the long-legged Ashinaga. He is seated holding a tobacco pouch inlaid in tortoise shell with a coloured ivory on a piece of rock surrounded by water and is proudly holding a tai ojime, ashtray netsuke and a drum with a mitsudomo-e (“triple (seabream) he captured. This tai is also seen with the lucky god Ebisu. comma”) on it is attached to his belt. Horn-set himotoshi and The facial expression with inlaid eyes is very well crafted. Large irregular signed MINKOKU on the underside. This would be Genryosai himotoshi and signature, which is partly illegible due to significant wear -INKOKU )) OR ))) (second character Tei and Sada), on the underside. The sprays from the waves are inlaid with small pieces of coloured ivory. (%)'(4 #- (%)'(4 #- Condition: Good, worn condition with a small age crack through the back Condition: Good, complete condition Provenance: French private collection 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION
Estimate EUR 800,- Estimate EUR 600,- Starting price EUR 400,- Starting price EUR 300,-
50 51 59 60 A BRILLIANTLY HOLLOWED OUT The use of this complicated material and AN UNUSUAL AND RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECLINING STAG-ANTLER RYUSA-MANJU NETSUKE difficulty of carving is astonishing in this INFANT BOY BY MASAKAZU OF MONJU BOSATSU piece. The front may be mistaken for ivory Wood netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Stag-antler ryusa-manju netsuke. Japan, because the material is almost flawless Asakusa, Tokyo, mid to late 19th century, here, and the piece is arduously hollowed This very plump boy is fully naked, lying on his curvy belly, propping Edo period (1615-1868) out. The anthropoid himotoshi, the cross- himself up on one hand with both legs bent upwards. The finely carved etched pattern in the flowers and the style facial features look very Chinese. Anatomically precise and lively with A very elaborately crafted ryusa-netsuke, of the many scrolling tendrils and vines is A HEALTHY DOSE OF HUMOR NOTE THE BOYS LARGE CHEEKS AND GENITALS which is shaped like a manju but reminiscent of the very best Asakusa works, Himotoshi on the side through a thigh and the belly, signed MASAKAZU openworked so that light is transmitted making it unusual for this piece to not be on the same thigh. Fine patina. through it. It is densely carved with peony SIGNED THOUGH IT LIKELY COMES FROM THE CIRCLE mOWERS AND FOLIAGE THE FRONT SIDE SHOWS OF HANDS AROUND 3UZUKI 4OKOKU +OGETSU This highly unusual and rare netsuke bears some resemblance to a feisty shishi with a flaming tail. A figure and Hakusai. RENAISSANCE PAINTINGS OF ANGELS AND INFANTS HOWEVER THE MOTION OF is sitting on the shishi, holding a lotus the body reminds one of a tennin. This netsuke may have come from mOWER ON A LONG STALK IT IS THE BODHISATTVA $)!-%4%2 #- the same source of inspiration as Rensai’s brilliant tennin published in -ANJUSHRI KNOWN AS Monju Bosatsu in @+OKUSAI THE 'ENIUS AND 3TAG ANTLER #ARVING IN *APAN 3YDNEY , -OSS Japan, who is often depicted as sitting Condition: Good condition with very minor Ltd., 2016, no. 355. on a real lion that awakens spiritual truth and expected losses to the edges of the with its roar. Interestingly, this netsuke vines and flowers ,%.'4( #- may also represent a tennin as she is Provenance: Austrian private collection depicted gracefully in motion, flying and Auction comparison: Compare to a ryusa Condition: Good condition, one foot has been reattached holding one of her defining attributes – manju BY 3UZUKI 4OKOKU SOLD AT "ONHAMS 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION THE LOTUS mOWER -OST LIKELY IT IS A MIXTURE 4HE *ULIUS AND !RLETTE +ATCHEN #OLLECTION OF of both representations, as a tennin is a &INE .ETSUKE ,ONDON -AY LOT Estimate EUR 1.500,- "UDDHIST ANGEL AND OFTEN THE COMPANION Starting price EUR 750,- TO "ODHISATTVAS 3TYLISED mOWERS WITH Estimate EUR 1.500,- one central and one larger elongated Starting price EUR 750,- himotoshi with two ‘teeth’. Stylised flowers with central himotoshi on the underside.
52 53 64 A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF ONO NO KOMACHI SEATED ON A SOTOBA BY CHIKUHO Ivory netsuke. Japan, late 19th CENTURY EARLY -EIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
Published: )LLUSTRATED IN @.ETSUKE )NRO !RTISTS AND HOW TO read their signatures’ by George Lazarnick, 1981, page 332
Ono no Komachi, one of the great 6 poets of the 9th century, once a beautiful and vibrant woman is depicted here as an old woman seated on a gravepost, her beauty faded and wearing tattered clothes. She is forgotten by the courtly world in which she once shone and is reduced to beg and starve on the side of the road. The netsuke is carved in extraordinary detail, her facial features are particularly expressive – squinted eyes, wrinkles and sharp chin. She is holding a staff and next to her is a basket with fruit she has collected from bypassing travelers. The artist has devoted great attention to her tattered clothes as well as her large hat which has several holes in it. The sensitivity of the depiction is particularly evident in small details like the posture of her feet, which are placed on top of each other. Note the finely expressed grain of the sotoba. Himotoshi through the side and underside, where the signature can be found in a rounded reserve CHIKUHO. 61 62 63 A WOOD NETSUKE OF A DRUNKEN A WOOD AND IVORY NETSUKE OF A A SMALL IVORY NETSUKE OF SEIOBO (%)'(4 #- ,%.'4( #- SHOJO BY MASATADA DRUNKEN SHOJO WITH MINOGAME AND Ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period Wood netsuke. Japan, Ise-Yamada, KAPPA (1615-1868) Condition: Excellent condition 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Wood and ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Provenance: Formerly Herman and Paul Jaehns collection -EIJI PERIOD Published: @.ETSUKE !RLETTE +ATCHEN AND .EWARK -USEUM NO 4HEN COLLECTION OF 3AM A shojo is a spirit that likes to appear as a 0ARIS VOL P NO + Felton with CITES permit no. 18US59513C/9. Purchased girl-like creature and is always thirsty for sake. This netsuke group clearly shows the richness from Denise Ronin with letter of Appraisal from Ronin The word shojo is sometimes also translated of Japanese folklore. A shojo is a spirit that An extraordinarily fine work showing Seiobo Gallery dated June 28th, 1983. as orangutan and can be used in Japanese likes to appear as a girl-like creature and is seated on a chair, holding her famous Literature: Chikuho was probably a student of Chikusai, to refer to someone who particularly enjoys always thirsty for sake. The word shojo is attribute, the longevity peach, in one of a similar netsuke by Chikusai is illustrated in The drinking alcohol. This netsuke shows a shojo sometimes also translated as orangutan and her hands. Seiobo is known as Xiwangmu -EINERTZHAGEN #ARD )NDEX ON .ETSUKE IN THE !RCHIVES OF with characteristically long and finely carved can be used in Japanese to refer to someone 大 䌳 㭵 THE 2OYAL -OTHER OF THE 7EST IN THE "RITISH -USEUM 0ART ! &REDERICK -EINERTZHAGEN EDITED hair, stretched out legs and a round head with who particularly enjoys drinking alcohol. Her #HINA (ER PALACE IS LOCATED IN THE +UNLUN by George Lazarnick), New York, 1986, page 26. full cheeks. The work shows great attention face is inlaid with deeply red stained ivory, -OUNTAINS WHERE EVERY YEARS THESE to detail, with finely carved fingers, toes, her long hair could be used to obtain a purple precious peaches grow in her gardens. Very Estimate EUR 1.000,- garment decorations, etc. The shojo’s face dye. The longevity turtle minogame and a finely carved facial expressions, decorated Starting price EUR 500,- indicates she is greatly enjoying her drunken kappa, literally “river child”, an amphibious garment, chignon, a fan in her hand. stupor. Large hollowed out himotoshi beside creature with the beak of a bird and a turtle Himotoshi through the chair. an ovally framed signature MASATADA, a SHELL ON ITS BACK "OTH CREATURES ARE ENJOYING STUDENT OF -ASANAO 9AMADA the sake served by the shojo. A dense (%)'(4 #- composition with well-crafted, minute details. ,%.'4( #- Himotoshi on the underside. Condition: Very good condition 0ROVENANCE !RLETTE +ATCHEN COLLECTION 0ARIS #ONDITION %XCELLENT CONDITION THE WOOD (%)'(4 #- 7)$4( #- bearing a fine patina Estimate EUR 600,- 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION Condition: Excellent condition Starting price EUR 300,- Provenance: French private collection Estimate EUR 600,- Starting price EUR 300,- Estimate EUR 600,- Starting price EUR 300,-
54 55 65 66 A RARE AND FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF HADESU KILLING A A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF SOGA NO GORO BY WAKYOSAI TIGER BY CHIKUYOSAI TOMOCHIKA Ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Ivory netsuke. Japan, Edo, first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The revenge of the Soga brothers, Juro Sukenari and Goro Tokimune, is a popular folktale and subject for noh plays, This rare netsuke depicts the ancient Japanese hero Hadesu woodblock prints and also netsuke, although very rare. The father straddling a tiger lying on its back and killing it with his sword, OF THE TWO BROTHERS WAS KILLED WHEN THEY WERE CHILDREN BY +UDO after stunning it with a punch to the head. This scene is executed Suketsune and when they grew up they became skilled warriors and in a very dense manner, a finely cohesive work. Hadesu, who was sought blood revenge. Their opportunity came when Suketsune A *APANESE ENVOY IN +OREA IS WEARING THE ARMOR OF A SAMURAI went on a hunting trip with Yoritomo. They killed Suketsune in warrior, his facial expression showing fierce resolve, the tiger shows the night and proclaimed their deed aloud and fought Suketsune’s expressively accentuated features as well. One of the tiger’s legs retainers. One of the brothers, Sukenari, was killed and Goro shows the signature TOMOCHIKA. fought his way to Yoritomo’s tent, but was stopped from behind by Gorumaru, who snuck up on him dressed as a woman. This This netsuke has the perfect form for a functional netsuke, as it is dramatic netsuke shows exactly this scene when Gorumaru grabs rather flattened on the side which is towards the body and fully hold of Goro. The robes of Gorumaru are carved with elaborate three-dimensional and sculptural on the other. Furthermore, the detail, the folds expressed, and the floral and geometrical patterns piece has a warm ‘honey patina’ in some areas, particularly on the arranged in several medallions are beautifully carved and inked. side of the himotoshi. All signs of a well-loved and used netsuke. Good detail to the facial expressions and to the hair of Goro, which is flowing and in movement. Goro was later executed after he was (%)'(4 #- stopped by Gorumaru. Singular himotoshi through the base, which is formed by a fold of Gorumaru’s garments, next to the signature in Condition: Good, worn condition, possibly some minor losses to the a square reserve WAKYOSAI. armor Provenance: Austrian private collection (%)'(4 #-
Estimate EUR 2.000,- #ONDITION %XCELLENT CONDITION MINOR AGE CRACKS THROUGH THE BACK Starting price EUR 1.000,- Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit no. 18US59513C/9. Purchased from Sachi Wagner on October 17th 1978 (old invoice available).
Estimate EUR 2.000,- Starting price EUR 1.000,-
56 57 69 A VERY RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF KIYOHIME WRAPPED AROUND THE TEMPLE BELL IN DOJO-JI BY TOMOKOTO )VORY NETSUKE *APAN +YOTO LATE th – early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
An ivory netsuke depicting Kiyohime, transformed into a wrathful serpentine monster, her elongated body, covered in scales, is wrapped around the temple bell in Dojo-ji, in which the priest Anchin is hiding. Anchin fell in love with the once beautiful Kiyohime, but refrained from his passions, escaping from her, which made Kiyohime transform into a dragon-like monster due to her rage. In her rage she belched a fire so great it not only melted the temple bell but also killed Anchin. Her sorrow is captured brilliantly by the artist. She is holding a string of hair in one hand, a reminder of her former beauty. The scales on her body are meticulously carved, the details on the temple bell and the movement of her body are fully accomplished. The underside with a cloud-patterns and good himotoshi NEXT TO THE SIGNATURE 4/-/+/4/ Davey writes on the artist “a rare member of the Okatomo school”.
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68 #ONDITION %XCELLENT CONDITION VERY GOOD PATINA A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A FISHERMAN ON A CLAM Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit no. BY TOMOKAZU 18US59513C/9 Wood netsuke. Japan, Gifu, 19th century, Edo period Auction comparison: Another netsuke by the rare artist sold at (1615-1868) #HRISTIES 4HE 2AYMOND &RANCES "USHELL #OLLECTION OF .ETSUKE 0ART IV, New York, 23 April 1991, lot 19. Another netsuke by Tomokoto was This netsuke is a masterful work, exemplified by the sold at Zacke, Netsuke und Inro, Vienna, 1984, no. 31. fisherman’s delicate arms and legs. The fisherman wears only a loincloth, which is partly stuck in the hamaguri clam. Estimate EUR 2.000,- He is trying his best to break free. This scene symbolizes a Starting price EUR 1.000,- disenchanted lover whose paramour will not let them go. Large himotoshi on the underside, inlaid eyes, signed in oval reserve TOMOKAZU. This netsuke carver originated from Gifu AND FOUNDED A WIDELY KNOWN SCHOOL IN +YOTO
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Condition: Excellent, original condition 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION Auction comparison: For another model of a fisherman stuck 67 IN A CLAM BY 4OMOKAZU SEE "ONHAMS &INE *APANESE !RT A WOOD NETSUKE-OKIMONO OF KANSHIN CRAWLING AWAY BY London, 11 November 2010, lot 82. MITSUMASA Wood netsuke-okimono. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Estimate EUR 1.000,- Starting price EUR 500,- A very well, sculpturally carved scene on an oval base, showing two brigands, one with a grim expression, the other appearing more amused, both with clubs. They CHALLENGED +ANSHIN A DISPOSSESSED PRINCE WHO REFUSED TO lGHT ANYONE OF LOW BIRTH FORCING HIM TO CRAWL AWAY BETWEEN THEIR LEGS +ANSHIN BECAME A 'ENERAL UNDER ,IU "EI WHO BECAME %MPEROR DURING THE (AN DYNASTY IN THE YEAR !$ Signed on the flat base MITSU-MASA. Fine patina, large himotoshi on the base.
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Condition: Excellent, original condition with a beautiful patina 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION
Estimate EUR 1.000,- Starting price EUR 500,-
58 59 70 AN EXCELLENT EBONY WOOD AND IVORY NETSUKE OF KIYOHIME BY TANAKA MINKO (1735 – 1816) Ebony wood with ivory inlay netsuke. Japan, Tsu, late 18th – early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Published: )LLUSTRATED IN 4HE -EINERTZHAGEN #ARD )NDEX ON .ETSUKE IN THE !RCHIVES OF THE "RITISH -USEUM 0ART ! &REDERICK -EINERTZHAGEN EDITED BY 'EORGE ,AZARNICK New York, 1986, page 511
The netsuke is carved in a dark ebony wood depicting Kiyohime as a serpentine monster pursuing the priest Anchin in rage and wrapping her scaly body around the temple bell in Dojo-ji, in which Anchin is hiding. The priest Anchin fell in love with the once beautiful Kiyohime, but refrained from his passions, escaping from her which made Kiyohime transform into a dragon-like monster due to her rage. In her rage she belched a fire so great it not only melted the temple bell but also killed Anchin. The extraordinarily well carved face, horns and claws are inlaid in ivory. The hair and scaly body are finely carved and expressive. The handle of the bell is removable and when turned shows three different expressions of Anchin, which can be seen through an opening of the bell which Kiyohime is looking through, coloured in red, blue and white. The red one is probably Anchin being roasted. Himotoshi, one ringed with ivory, on the underside next to the signature MINKO with kakihan. -INKO IS LISTED IN THE 3HOKEN +ISHO AND IS UNDOUBTLY ONE of the greatest netsuke artists that have ever lived.
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Condition: Excellent condition Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit no. 18US59513C/9 Auction comparison: Compare to a similar model sold AT #HRISTIES *APANESE AND +OREAN !RT .EW 9ORK September 2002, lot 235
Estimate EUR 2.000,- Starting price EUR 1.000,-
60 61 three views
71 72 73 AN IVORY NETSUKE OF AN IMMORTAL ON A ROCK A SMALL IVORY NETSUKE OF CHOKARO SENNIN WITH GIANT A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF CHOKARO SENNIN BY NAITO TOYOMASA (1773 – 1856) Ivory netsuke. Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) HYOTAN Wood netsuke. Japan, Tanba, first half of the 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Ivory netsuke. Japan, late 19th CENTURY -EIJI PERIOD Large head of a wise immortal, his chest bare and one of his legs bent. A standing sennin (immortal), bare-foot, naked chest and belly, the characteristic garment of artemisia leaves draped This motif is often described as rakkan "UDDHAS DISCIPLE BUT IS ACTUALLY Chokaro is depicted here just like a Chinese sage. In China he is known over his shoulders and bottom: He holds a hyotan (bottle gourd), containing his horse, over his shoulder. Very powerful after the Chinese Taoist immortals, the Xian. A double hyotan, a bottle as Zhang Guolao and is one of the Eight Immortals. He has a full beard, is facial expression, dark-dyed wood, himotoshi on the reverse. Stylized signature TOYOMASA next to himotoshi on gourd, lies on his shoulder. It is a symbol of immortality as it contains the wearing a Chinese garment and a Taoist’s cap on his head. He is holding the left. The signature is very typical for this artist, who came from Tamba and lived between 1773 and 1856. The elixir of life. Very good figural cohesiveness, honey yellow patina, large a giant hyotan (bottle gourd), containing his mule, which he can call characters to the right of the signature are particularly interesting however and read SHUZAN zu “after a drawing himotoshi in the flat base. at any time to travel the world, in front of him. A very fine work with by Shuzan”. This was one of the most important netsuke carvers in the 18th century, who designed and crafted very beautiful details, like the garment decorations, with small himotoshi on expressive netsuke sculptures, including sennin LIKE THIS ONE -OST LIKELY 4OYOMASA MADE THIS NETSUKE AFTER A DESIGN BY (%)'(4 #- the reverse. Shuzan, but as evident in this netsuke, carved it in his characteristic and unmistakable style.
Condition: Good condition with an extensive honey yellow patina, (%)'(4 #- (%)'(4 #- normal age cracks Provenance: English private collection Condition: Good condition. Two age cracks on the hyotan and a Condition: One foot has been reattached at the bridge – otherwise in good condition miniscule chip on the sleeve. 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION Estimate EUR 600,- Provenance: French private collection Auction comparison: A similar example of a Chokaro sennin by Naito Toyomasa was sold at Zacke, Japanische Netsuke, Starting price EUR 300,- Vienna, July 1988, lot 26. Estimate EUR 600,- Literature: Compare to another example of a Chokaro sennin by Naito Toyomasa in very similar style (also without inlaid Starting price EUR 300,- EYES IN THE -USEUM OF &INE !RTS IN "OSTON ACCESSION NUMBER
Estimate EUR 1.500,- Starting price EUR 750,-
62 63 76 A SMALL AND FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF GAMA SENNIN WITH TOAD 74 )VORY NETSUKE *APAN +YOTO th AN EXCELLENT IVORY NETSUKE OF GAMA SENNIN BY YOSHINAGA century, Edo period (1615-1868) )VORY NETSUKE *APAN +YOTO LATE th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The sennin (immortal hermit) A fine netsuke of the immortal with a gama (toad). Gama sennin is seated in a half- is leaning on a long bamboo reclined pose, his belly is fat like Hotei’s, and he is laughing with joy. The counterposed cane and wandering along. He expression in respect to the toad is brilliantly executed, and both eyes are inlaid with is wearing the leaf garment ‘horn buttons’, typical for the artist. He is looking at his gama placed in one of his 75 characteristic of the sennin and hands, which is small and soft and has one over-exaggeratedly trailing leg, reminiscent A POWERFUL IVORY NETSUKE OF GAMA SENNIN no shoes, with long hair and a of a three-legged toad although it has four legs. The other hand is hidden in his Ivory netsuke. Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) three-legged toad, or gama, on flowing garments and visible underneath, as well as his two feet with characteristically his shoulder. The single hind leg is pointed toes. His garments are beautifully and heavily decorated with clouds and other The sennin with the toad, or gama, is one of the most popular particularly long and is the main elements, the particularly detailed characteristic leaf-girdle hangs around his shoulders. depictions of immortals. One version of the fable tells of the sennin characteristic of the Chan Chu, Good himotoshi on the reverse and between the legs. Signed in a rectangular reserve nursing an ill toad, who revealed himself as a very knowledgeable h4HREE LEGGED -ONEY 4OADv WHO YOSHINAGA 4HIS NETSUKE CARVER IS ONE OF THE BEST KNOWN FROM +YOTO AND WAS ALREADY demon and let him in on a number of magical secrets. In this netsuke, taught the secret of immortality recorded in the Soken Kisho. the sennin is carrying the toad on his shoulder with one hand. The to the fabled Chinese alchemist toad’s head is befitting of a supernatural creature. The sennin is Liu Hai, upon whom gama (%)'(4 #- 7)$4( #- wearing a leaf girdle with a hyotan, or bottle gourd, containing sennin is based. Due to the small the elixir of life, and has a large head with a powerful expression. size this netsuke could have likely #ONDITION %XCELLENT CONDITION WITH A lNE PATINA /NE AGE CRACK THROUGH THE HEAD AND Himotoshi and honey patina on the back. functioned as a children’s netsuke. two minute age cracks on the bottom Provenance: German private collection (%)'(4 #- (%)'(4 #- 7)$4( #- Auction comparison: A very similar netsuke from Yoshinaga, however with a LARGER VARIATION OF THE TOAD WAS SOLD AT "ONHAMS &INE *APANESE !RT )NCLUDING 4WO Condition: Good, age-related condition with several age cracks. An Condition: Excellent condition -ASTERPIECES BY +ITAOJI 2OSANJIN ,ONDON .OVEMBER LOT OLD CHIP TO ONE OF THE FEET HAS BEEN SMOOTHED OUT "EAUTIFUL PATINA with a good patina Another netsuke by Yoshinaga, with the same style of toad, however of lesser quality with deep honey-brown patina on the back. Provenance: German private WAS SOLD AT "ONHAMS &INE *APANESE !RT ,ONDON .OVEMBER LOT Provenance: German private collection collection
Estimate EUR 2.500,- Estimate EUR 1.000,- Estimate EUR 800,- Starting price EUR 1.200,- Starting price EUR 500,- Starting price EUR 400,-
64 65 77 A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF CHODORYO SENNIN WITH SHISHI Ivory netsuke. Japan, 18th - early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Published: Illustrated in ‘Netsuke’, Wolfmar Zacken, Vienna, 1987, no. 81
The bearded sage with a very lively crafted head wearing a defining Chinese robe, is barefoot and his long hair reaches his shoulders. A guardian lion shishi, with a mane made up of spiral curls and a bushy, flaming tail, is seated and nestling up to the sage with its head. The rather tame, playful shishi is snarling at his master, who is visibly amused. The folds of the garment are very finely crafted, and the hands are remarkably sensitive. The himotoshi are found on the sage’s back and through his sleeve.
Chodoryo is the name of the Taoist figure Zhang Daoling (34 – 156) in Japanese, who according to legend, had two of his companions turned into fierce tigers by a demon, but in retaliation he conjured a shishi who chased the tigers away. This netsuke likely depicts this exact scene with a humorous Japanese twist.
Depictions of sennin with shishi are extremely rare in netsuke art and rarely named as Chodoryo. This depiction of Chodoryo is perhaps more easily identifiable as such due to his distinct Chinese robes and the fact he is lacking the typical leaf cloak of sennin. However, his robes are incised with leaves and his high forehead and unusually wide nose are characteristic for the superhuman sennin appearance. In the blend of Chinese-Japanese iconography, thus the Chodoryo sennin was born.
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Condition: Good, age-related condition with a deep patina especially on the backside. The two feet of the sennin and shishi have been reattached. Provenance: Austrian private collection Literature: For another sennin and shishi with a similar incised pattern on his robes see Sotheby’s, Fine Japanese Works of Art, Olympia, 11 November 2003, lot 329. For a netsuke depicting Chodoryo in strikingly similar style, particularly in the facial features of sennin and shishi, see Zacke, Netsuke und Inro – Ausstellung 1984, lot 96. Auction comparison: For a tall ivory netsuke of a sennin with shishi SEE "ONHAMS 4HE (ARRIET Szechenyi Sale of Japanese Art, London, 8 November 2011, lot 82.
Estimate EUR 3.000,- Starting price EUR 1.500,-
66 67 80 A GOOD IVORY NETSUKE OF A DUTCHMAN WITH TRUMPET Ivory netsuke. Japan, late 18th century, Edo period 78 79 (1615-1868) AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A SOUTH SEA ISLANDER A RARE DEER HORN SEAL NETSUKE OF A DRUNK PORTUGUESE Ivory netsuke. Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) AND DUTCHMAN The dutchman, recognizable by his foreign clothes, Deer horn seal netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) boots and characteristic trumpet, is standing tall and An interesting study of a visibly primitive man wearing only a loincloth laughing with his eyes wide open. He holds the trumpet and holding a large fruit with a circular opening on one side with a This netsuke presents a very amusing scene with lively figures despite in his left hand and the cord for attachment in his right tiny moveable bead inside, in both hands. The man, whose hair is tied its small size. One man is lying on the ground and has a clownishly large hand. His coat, as well as the back of his boots are inlaid in a knot, is staring and screaming. The loincloth is simple and ‘made’ head compared to his small body. The other man stands next to him with black horn buttons. He has a long beard and his from tufts of grass. Rings are carved around the islander’s joints. This and is laughing gleefully while he sticks a long trumpet filled with liquor hair is arranged in many expressive curls. Good detail to is a notably delicate work with a fine patina, himotoshi on the behind, in the other one’s mouth. The hat of the standing man indicates he is the folds of his clothes and the ivory bears a very good inlaid eyes. South sea Islanders were a popular motif in netsuke art. Portuguese, his robes are decorated with floral elements. The trumpet colour and patina. Diagonal himotoshi on the backside. AND BUTTONED VEST ARE CHARACTERISTIC OF A DUTCHMAN "OTH lGURES ON A (%)'(4 #- base, carved with a large seal on the underside. (%)'(4 #-
Condition: Good condition with irregular, deep patina (%)'(4 #- Condition: Excellent condition Provenance: German private collection Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit !UCTION COMPARISON ! SIMILAR NETSUKE WAS SOLD AT "ONHAMS 4HE #ONDITION 'OOD CONDITION MINOR IMPERFECTIONS NO 53# 0URCHASED FROM "ERNARD (URTIG IN Edward Wrangham collection of Japanese Art Part IV, London, 6 Provenance: French private collection 1980 (old invoice available). November 2013, lot 59. Literature: Compare to a very similar model of a Estimate EUR 1.000,- FOREIGNER IN @)N 3EARCH FOR .ETSUKE )NRO 'EORGE Estimate EUR 800,- Starting price EUR 500,- Cohen, London, 1974, plate 1, no. 7. Starting price EUR 400,- Estimate EUR 2.000,- Starting price EUR 1.000,-
68 69 81 AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A MAN SLEEPING ON A LARGE SCROLL Stained ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The ivory stained and bearing a good colour. The man, presumably a poet or painter, has fallen asleep during his work on the giant scroll. Perhaps he is also dreaming of the beautiful contents of his scroll – his expression certainly gives this impression. Good, compact composition, amusing size 82 CONTRAST BETWEEN THE MAN AND HIS SCROLL himotoshi on the underside. AN IVORY NETSUKE OF TWO BARREL MAKERS TAKING A SMOKING BREAK BY NANRYU (%)'(4 #- 7)$4( #- Ivory netsuke. Japan, 20th century 84 85 86 A WOOD NETSUKE OF EJI WITH A WOOD NETSUKE OF A JUGGLING BOY A WOOD NETSUKE OF AN UZUME Condition: Good condition with minor age cracks and nicks One crouching on a large barrel and the other standing, holding a hammer MOKUGYO Wood netsuke. Japan, 19th century, PARODY WITH LASCIVIOUS SYMBOLISM Provenance: Austrian private collection and lighting his companions’ pipe. They are wearing sagemono consisting Wood netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) BY MASANAO of an ashtray netsuke and a tobacco pouch and there is a tea kettle on a Edo period (1615-1868) Wood netsuke. Japan, Ise-Yamada, Estimate EUR 400,- smaller barrel. Signature NANRYU CORRESPONDING TO +EIZO +URATA This karako in a Chinese garment is balancing 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Starting price EUR 200,- The Shinto priest Eji is carrying a a ball on his shaved head and holding (%)'(4 C #- Mokugyo (wooden fish) in front of him and another ball in one hand, while holding Very skilled craftmanship of this figural holding the stick in his hands. His head is a balancing rod in the other. The finely composition, presumably somewhat teasingly Condition: Excellent condition raised and his mouth is wide open, as he is carved facial features and garment folds depicting a slightly corpulent person, an Provenance: Sam Felton collection shouting for the believers to enter the temple. show great skill. Good patina, himotoshi on allusion to the Shinto goddess Uzume Fine patina, small himotoshi on the reverse. the reverse. Scenes such as this are often (okame). She wears a head scarf, is chubby- Estimate EUR 600,- underappreciated in netsuke art, due to their cheeked, has one shoulder bared, one arm Starting price EUR 300,- (%)'(4 #- simple ‘daily life’ nature. However, one can raised high and the sleeve end shows the really see that the artist saw this scene and genital, female symbol. Somewhat peculiar is Condition: Good condition with minor conveyed all the liveliness and beauty into this that she has a tobacco pouch and kiseruzutsu chipping to one foot miniature work of art. attached to an ashtray netsuke hanging from 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION her obi (belt). On the reverse are himotoshi, 83 (%)'(4 #- above the signature MASANAO, an artist of A WOOD NETSUKE OF A LADY WITH BOOK AND UMBRELLA Estimate EUR 400,- THE CIRCLE OF -ASANAO OF )SE 9AMADA Wood netsuke. Japan, 1st half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Starting price EUR 200,- Condition: Good, worn condition 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION (%)'(4 #- The courtly robe, noble features and book indicate that this netsuke possibly depicts the waka POET /NO NO +OMACHI WHO LIVED IN THE th Estimate EUR 400,- Condition: Excellent condition with an century and is the best-known among the Rokkasen, the six greatest Starting price EUR 200,- attractive patina waka poets of the early Heian period, who was a figure surrounded by Provenance: Austrian collection legends. Powerful patina, himotoshi on the reverse. Estimate EUR 400,- (%)'(4 #- Starting price EUR 200,-
Condition: Excellent condition with good patina 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION
Estimate EUR 400,- Starting price EUR 200,-
70 71 87 88 89 A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A MAN TRYING TO A WOOD NETSUKE OF A HUNTER AND FOX BY HIDEMASA AN UNUSUAL WOOD AND IVORY NETSUKE OF A SNEEZER AS TRAP A TANUKI Wood netsuke. Japan, 19th century A NOH ACTOR BY HOKEI Ivory netsuke. Japan, early 19th century, Edo period Wood netsuke with ivory. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615- (1615-1868) The hunter is carrying a large, full sack on his back, from which 1868) the head of a small fox, or kitsune, emerges on one side, its tail The ivory bears a very good colour and fine patina. ON THE OTHER 4HE FOXS NATURE CAN BE DEMONIC AND OMINOUS An unusual representation, because it depicts a man with more The man is trying to trap a small badger or tanuki it can jinx people and take many different forms, among other resemblance to a sneezer than a noh actor. However, he holds in under his straw hat but is unsuccessful as the small characteristics. The hunter’s satisfied look – he does not suspect his right hand a mask of okina and wears a mask of a warrior on creature is behind him crawling up on his back. anything could go wrong – is finely carved, as are the many his face, while he has his mouth wide open and is about to sneeze. "OTH THE TANUKI AND MAN HAVE JOYFUL EXPRESSIONS different details in this great netsuke. Signature HIDEMASA on The underside with good irregular himotoshi next to an inlaid ivory the tanuki because he has escaped his captor and the underside, himotoshi through the sack. The beautiful grain of signature reading HOKEI. the man because of the joy he takes in his work. the wood has been used very well. The cloak of the man is rather unusual and has (%)'(4 C #- been executed in great detail, with a fine cross- (%)'(4 #- etched pattern and long flowing edges. Likely the Condition: Good condition, the wood with normal surface scratches man is a commissioned tanuki catcher, as they have Condition: Very good and complete condition and a good patina been known to be quite a nuisance. Good irregular 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit no. himotoshi on the underside of the hat. 53# 0URCHASED FROM #HARLES CO )MPORTS )NC ON *ULY Estimate EUR 600,- 1975 (old invoice available). (%)'(4 C #- Starting price EUR 300,- ,ITERATURE (OKEI IS LISTED IN @.ETSUKE )NRO !RTISTS AND HOW TO READ their signatures’ by George Lazarnick, 1981, page 482. The netsuke Condition: Very good condition (not illustrated) is that of a sneezer (self tickler). Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit no. 18US59513C/9 Estimate EUR 600,- ,ITERATURE (OKEI IS LISTED IN @.ETSUKE )NRO !RTISTS Starting price EUR 300,- and how to read their signatures’ by George Lazarnick, 1981, page 482. The netsuke (not illustrated) is that of a sneezer (self tickler).
Estimate EUR 1.000,- Starting price EUR 500,-
72 73 90 91 92 AN IVORY ‘RYUSA-STYLE’ MANJU AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A CLUSTER A LACQUERED NETSUKE OF A DRUMMER NETSUKE DEPICTING FIFTEEN NOH OF SEVEN NOH MASKS BY ICHIJO WITH A LION MASK BY YASUMASA MASKS BY ICHIJO HAKUUNSAI II HAKUUNSAI II Ivory and lacquer netsuke. Japan, 1st half of Ivory netsuke. Japan, Tokyo/Edo, mid-19th Ivory netsuke. Japan, mid-19th century, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) century, Edo period (1615-1868) Edo period (1615-1868) A boy seated on the ground wearing a lion The netsuke has a manju shape, however is Similar to no. 90 but comprising of six mask, as is used for the traditional Chinese completely hollowed out and openworked LARGE MASKS INCLUDING +ITSUNE (ANNYA lion dance, known as shishimai. The lion mask in ryusa style. Depicted is a dense cluster of /KAME -ANBI YOUNG WOMAN "UAKU is crafted very expressively, its mouth gaping 93 94 fifteen noh masks including Okina, Okame, and Hyottoko. Next to the signature is as if roaring, with a long mane on the back. A WOOD NETSUKE OF AN OX HERDER BY MASASHIGE A WOOD NETSUKE OF AN OX HERDER BY MINKOKU -ANBI YOUNG WOMAN 4ENGU (YOTTOKO the seventh mask in the form of a tiny The boy’s arms and legs are bare, and he is Wood netsuke. Japan, Ise-Yamada, 19th century Wood netsuke. Japan, Edo, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) (ANNYA /NI +OJO OLD MAN 3HOJO $AIKOKU minutely carved mask with its tongue clutching the drum on the ground with his /NO NO +OMACHI "UAKU +ITSUNE AND stretched out ‘licking’ the signature feet. The top and underside of the drum are This karako (Chinese boy) has the characteristic side tufts, inlaid in A brawny ox with curved horns standing on an oval base. The ox- Shikami. The florally-ringed himotoshi is HAKUUNSAI. Several natural openings gilt, as are the lion eyes and other details such horn, on his shaved head and is holding a flute in one hand. The boy boy, called ushidoji, is leaning on it. This netsuke is beautifully carved inset with a copper ring next to the minutely serve as himotoshi. as the garment decorations. When peeking is leaning on a recumbent ox. This scene has a hidden meaning, as it with great attention to detail. The ox is the second animal in the carved signature HAKUUNSAI. inside the mask, one can make out the face ORIGINATES FROM THE 4EN "ULLS OR 4EN /X (ERDING 0ICTURES A SERIES OF zodiac. This motif of the ox and the boy is reminiscent of a well- 3IZE X #- inlaid in ivory with fine details of the facial poems and drawings in the Zen tradition describing the different stages KNOWN :EN "UDDHIST TALE THE 4EN /X (ERDING 0ICTURES OR jugyu no -EINERTZHAGEN WRITES ON THE ARTIST hAMONG expression. Himotoshi as well as signature of one’s progress toward enlightenment. The ushidoji (ox-boy) is playing zu "EAUTIFUL DARK COLOUR )NLAID SIGNATURE ON THE mAT BASE the more distinguished netsuke carvers of Condition: Very good condition YASU-MASA on the underside. A rare artist. his flute, which represents the sixth out of ten stages to enlightenment. -).+/+5 ! CHARACTERISTIC WORK OF THIS 4OKYO CARVER his day. His earlier work consisting of mask Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with The content facial features are very finely carved, while the ox’ fur groups, like that of Hakuunsai I, being of bold CITES permit no. 18US59513C/9 (%)'(4 #- pattern is very precise. The ox also has a nose ring with a rope attached (%)'(4 #- 7)$4( #- design but far surpassing those of his master Literature: Compare to another model to it. Himotoshi on the underside between the delicately executed ox in both artistic spirit and craftsmanship”. signed Hakuunsai depicting seven masks Condition: Good condition with expected legs and signed MASASHIGE on one of the hind legs. Condition: Excellent condition IN THE "AUR COLLECTION -ARIE 4HERESE WEAR TO LACQUER THE DRUMSTICK HAS BEEN LOST Provenance: German private collection 3):% X #- #OULLERY AND -ARTIN 3 .EWSTEAD 'ENEVE Provenance: French private collection 7)$4( #- 1977, page 260, C 764. Estimate EUR 1.000,- #ONDITION %XCELLENT CONDITION GOOD PATINA Estimate EUR 600,- #ONDITION 'OOD COMPLETE CONDITION ONE TINY DENT TO THE SIDE OF THE Starting price EUR 500,- Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with Estimate EUR 800,- Starting price EUR 300,- face of the boy CITES permit no. 18US59513C/9. Purchased Starting price EUR 400,- 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION FROM +URSTIN#HAPPELL ON -AY st 1982 (old invoice available). Estimate EUR 1.000,- Literature: Compare to another model signed Starting price EUR 500,- (AKUUNSAI DEPICTING lFTEEN MASKS IN THE "AUR COLLECTION -ARIE 4HERESE #OULLERY AND -ARTIN S. Newstead, Geneve, 1977, page 260, C 766.
Estimate EUR 1.000,- Starting price EUR 500,-
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96 A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF AN OCTOPUS ON AN AWABI SHELL Ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
This excellent netsuke depicts an octopus on an awabi, the smooth skin of the mantle highly contrasting to the rough surface of the awabi. The well-carved tentacles (note the suckers and hundreds of tiny punctures to simulate the surface) are all over the place and reaching down to the bottom of the shell. The octopus is looking to feel the soft surface of the snail, highlighting the shunga aspect of this netsuke, however to his dismay the abalone shell is empty. The underside, where the himotoshi can be found, equally carved with extraordinary detail.
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Condition: Very good condition with signs of wear, deep yellow honey patina in some areas Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit no. 18US59513C/9. Purchased from Norman L. Sanfield on 18th August 1979 (old invoice available).
Estimate EUR 1.500,- 95 Starting price EUR 750,- AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A FISHER GIRL AND OCTOPUS ON A GIANT AWABI Ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
This netsuke depicts an ama, a diving and fisher girl, lying over a giant awabi OR EAR SHELL 3HE IS WEARING ONLY A LOINCLOTH her pulsating body is finely carved, with lively yet subtle facial features. The tentacle of a tako, trapped in the shell, are wriggling around one of her ankles and one of her feet. When following the tentacle to the other side, one can see the large octopus which holds one tentacle, which forms the himotoshi, to its head with a somewhat shameful expression. The word “Tako” sounds like “Great Fortune”, which is apparently on the ama’s side.
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#ONDITION 6ERY GOOD CONDITION PERHAPS ONE LITTLE NICK or imperfection to the right index finger of the ama. Very appealing honey patina on the underside. Provenance: French private collection Literature: For a very similar netsuke by Nobusada and likely BY THE SAME CIRCLE OF HANDS SEE {*APANISCHE -EISTERWERKE DER .ETSUKE +UNST 7OLFMAR :ACKEN 6IENNA NO
Estimate EUR 1.500,- Starting price EUR 750,-
76 77 97 98 99 100 A CHERRY WOOD NETSUKE OF AN AWABI SHELL BY TADATOSHI A WOOD NETSUKE OF A MINOGAME ON AN AWABI AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A SKATE BY SEIGYOKU A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A NAMAZU TIED TO A GOURD Cherry wood netsuke. Japan, Nagoya, early 19th century, Edo period Wood netsuke. Japan, late 18th to 1st half of 19th century, Edo period Ivory netsuke. Japan, 20th century Ivory netsuke. Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) (1615-1868) (1615-1868) The skate is coloured, decorated with various patterns and stippled to The namazu is a catfish that is responsible for earthquakes, and when This netsuke is carved in the shape of an awabi shell, which symbolizes The “straw raincoat-turtle” minogame is a symbol of longevity, as its simulate the surface of the ray skin. The plain underside with a small fish he is angry he wriggles around, shaking the foundations of Japan. longevity, as dried strips of its flesh were used as gifts, corresponding long tail resulted from many years of accumulated algae. This netsuke which forms the himotoshi, below the signature SEIGYOKU. Himotoshi However in this netsuke the namazu is tied to a gourd (which means TO THE OLD PROVERB h-AY YOUR LIFE BE LENGTHENED AND STRETCHED LIKE THE shows this tail dense and long like that of a guardian lion. The minogame also possible through the tail which curls back towards the body. useless effort) and is apparently the only way to keep the fish quiet, thus flesh of the awabi.” This very naturalistic netsuke is self-contained in is on top of an awabi shell, which also symbolizes longevity, as dried 3EIGYOKU IS MENTIONED IN +INSEYS @#ONTEMPORARY .ETSUKE preventing earthquakes. A fine and dense composition, ideal form for a its execution, the smooth underside with the flesh as well as the bold strips of its flesh (see the underside) were used as gifts, corresponding to netsuke, with a beautiful honey hue patina. Natural himotoshi. structures on top and characteristic teat-like holes. Signed in ukibori THE OLD PROVERB h-AY YOUR LIFE BE LENGTHENED AND STRETCHED LIKE THE mESH ,%.'4( #- below the perforations TADATOSHI. Himotoshi on the top. of the awabi”. Large himotoshi on the underside, fine patina due to age. ,%.'4( #- Condition: Excellent condition 7)$4( #- 7)$4( #- Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton #ONDITION 'OOD CONDITION WITH SIGNS OF AGE AND USE WARM PATINA /NE inlaid eye is missing Condition: Excellent condition Condition: Excellent condition, good patina and used himotoshi Estimate EUR 800,- Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit no. Provenance: Austrian private collection Provenance: German private collection Starting price EUR 400,- 18US59513C/9. Purchased from Denise Ronin, with certificate of ,ITERATURE )N 'EORGE ,AZARNICKS BOOK @.ETSUKE )NRO !RTISTS !ND (OW Appraisal by Ronin Art Gallery from June 28th 1983, dating this piece to To Read Their Signatures’, an awabi netsuke by this artist, who originated Estimate EUR 600,- the 18th century from Nagoya, is pictured on page 1064. Starting price EUR 300,- Estimate EUR 1.000,- Estimate EUR 800,- Starting price EUR 500,- Starting price EUR 400,-
78 79 101 A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A FROG WITH GOURD BY RENSAI II Ivory netsuke. Japan, Asakusa, late 19th CENTURY -EIJI PERIOD
The ivory stained and of a beautiful colour. Depicted is a small frog perched on a large decaying leaf, with a lotus bulb and a large double gourd. The ivory bears a very good finish and the large, irregular and well-hollowed out himotoshi are found on the back, next to the signature in seal form REN (Rensai). The composition has a truly serene effect.
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Condition: One age crack by the himotoshi and a tiny hairline by stem that attaches the gourd to the leaf. Generally, in very good condition Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit no. 18US59513C/9, purchased FROM +URSTIN#HAPPELL ON -AY st 1982 Literature: Compare to a strikingly similar netsuke by Rensai II In ‘A Comprehensive Study "ASED ON THE -4 (INDSON #OLLECTION .EIL + $AVEY ,ONDON NO
Estimate EUR 3.000,- Starting price EUR 1.500,-
80 81 102 A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A FROG ATTRIBUTED TO RENSAI Ivory netsuke. Japan, Asakusa, mid to late 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Published: @)N 3EARCH FOR .ETSUKE )NRO 'EORGE #OHEN London, 1974, plate 5, no. 68
The ivory stained and of a beautiful colour. The smooth frog, masterfully depicted in movement, is shown climbing up on a beehive, which is carved with great detail, small holes are added to create a ‘decaying effect’. The frog has one of its hands rested on a leaf under which lies a gourd. Himotoshi on the underside and through the wasp nest. Unsigned but certainly by Rensai.
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Condition: Excellent condition Provenance: Austrian private collection
Estimate EUR 2.000,- Starting price EUR 1.000,-
82 83 103 104 105 106 AN IVORY NETSUKE OF MANY TOADS ON A LOTUS LEAF BY AN IVORY NETSUKE OF SEVEN WHITEBAIT BY RYOKOSAI JUGYOKU A STAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF SIX FISHES A HUMOROUS LACQUERED WOOD NETSUKE OF A GOLDFISH MASAMITSU Ivory netsuke. Japan, Edo, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Ivory netsuke. Japan, late 19th CENTURY -EIJI PERIOD Lacquer and wood netsuke with inlaid eyes. Japan, early 20th century, Ivory netsuke. Japan, late 19th CENTURY -EIJI PERIOD -EIJI PERIOD The netsuke artist, whose full name was Jugyoku Ryokosai, lived in Tokyo. An interesting, dense composition of six fishes of different size This netsuke carver became known especially for his densely crafted The group of whitebait, or shira-uo, is a motif that Jugyoku possibly first - a fish market scene. The largest fish in the center should be a Published: @.ETSUKE !RLETTE +ATCHEN 0ARIS VOL P NO animal groups. This piece – perfectly rounded on the exterior – saw at the fish market and one he used often and always in the same tai (seabream). The larger fish all have inlaid eyes with mother-of- + shows a swarm of gama, one of them presumably the mother as manner. The seven long, slender fishes have eyes inlaid with mother-of- pearl and black horn, the smallest only with horn. The scales and she is larger than the other toads. They appear as if moving and pearl and black horn and form a very densely composed, lively group. The fins are precisely carved and special attention was directed to the A Japanese kingyo (Goldfish), captured in movement, its dorsal and strike different poses, the young are entirely smooth, all have black cord can only run through natural openings, signed (Ryokosai) JUGYOKU individual expression of each head, with some fish still alive. Two caudal fins swaying to its right. Its entire body is covered in silver lacquer inlaid eyes. A snake coils around the group and is attacking one of ON THE UNDERSIDE -EINERTZHAGEN PICTURED A VERY SIMILAR PIECE IN HIS #ARD separately carved and removable fish have been inserted with with densely applied gold lacquer flakes, creating a shimmering golden the young toads, an allusion to the sansukumi motif. As a netsuke- )NDEX -#) AS DID ,AZARNICK AND THERE WAS ALSO A SIMILAR PIECE IN ONE two pegs, otherwise the entire composition is crafted from one surface. The kingyo is looking upwards with a whimsical expression, motif, sansukumi, which means “mutual control”, signifies that the of our early netsuke exhibitions. The artist has reproduced this depiction piece. Small himotoshi on the underside. exaggeratedly bulbous cheeks and irregularly inlaid glass eyes. snake will eat the frog, but that the frog has already eaten a snail. many times, this being one of the finest he has carved. However, because the snail’s slime is poisonous, so too the snake 7)$4( #- ,%.'4( #- must perish. The entire group is crawling around a lotus leaf, with ,%.'4( #- the himotoshi around the edge of the stem. The signature within Condition: Good condition. Glue residue where the fish have Condition: Excellent condition the branch-like structures is not easy to find – MASAMITSU. Condition: Excellent condition been attached with the pegs. 0ROVENANCE *ULIUS AND !RLETTE +ATCHEN COLLECTION 0ARIS ACQUIRED FROM Provenance: German private collection Provenance: French private collection Diammond, 1967 7)$4( #- Auction comparison: A near identical example, though somewhat rougher, WAS SOLD AT "ONHAMS &INE *APANESE !RT ,ONDON .OVEMBER LOT Estimate EUR 600,- Estimate EUR 600,- Condition: Good condition with expected wear. No inlays missing Starting price EUR 300,- Starting price EUR 300,- (which is rare for these pieces), the leg of the attacked frog is Estimate EUR 1.000,- chipped. Starting price EUR 500,- Provenance: German private collection
Estimate EUR 800,- Starting price EUR 400,-
Whitebait from the fish market
84 85 108 109 A FINE IVORY CLAM-SHELL FORM NETSUKE WITH CRABS A FINE STAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF A CLUSTER OF Ivory netsuke. Japan, 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) CRABS BY IKKU Ivory netsuke. Japan, 20th century A crab is on top of the Venus clam, which is an erotic symbol. The other, smaller kani is inside the clam and peeking out from an opening. Not a lot is known about the contemporary artist with "OTH CRABS APPEAR QUITE MASCULINE WITH THEIR DANGEROUS CLAWS AND the go NAME )KKU )SAMU +ASUYA HOWEVER JUDGING large, dark eyes – kani can also mean bravery and rank. However, due by the quality of this netsuke that is highly unusual. to their peculiar gait, these animals are also compared to usurers. Large Depicted is a very large crab, with huge bulging eyes, 107 himotoshi on the underside of the hamaguri. Ideal, compact netsuke with ten other smaller crabs on top of it. The composition AN AMUSING IVORY NETSUKE OF A FUGU FISH form. The himotoshi show signs of extensive use. is unbelievably dense, there are crab eyes and claws Ivory netsuke. Japan, late 19th/20th century literally everywhere, and as if that was not enough, 7)$4( #- the tail of a crayfish is inlaid in red-stained horn. They The fugu fish, also known as a blow fish or puffer fish, is a highly are cooking it by bundling together. Plenty of natural poisonous but also a very expensive delicacy in Japan. The fugu is depicted Condition: Age-related cracks, one inlaid eye of the larger crab is openings for himotoshi, the signature found in a here with a humorous expression, its eyes are wide apart, inlaid with missing. Fine, used patina. Generally, in good used condition. rectangular reserve IKKU )CHI +U black horn and it has its mouth wide open, baring two rows of teeth. The Provenance: German private collection purchased at Lempertz, top part of the fish is covered with a greenish-black, coarse lacquer that Cologne, 15-17 April 1964, lot 1343. Old collection no. 664 inside the (%)'(4 #- ,%.'4( #- naturalistically simulates the surface of its real-life counterpart. Himotoshi himotoshi. on the underside next to the inscribed character JU. Condition: Excellent condition Estimate EUR 600,- Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton, purchased from ,%.'4( #- Starting price EUR 300,- -ICHAEL 3PINDEL ON th August 1985 (old invoice available) #ONDITION 'OOD CONDITION ONE LARGER HAIRLINE TO THE SIDE Auction comparison: Another netsuke (and ojime) by the Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit no. ARTIST WAS SOLD AT "ONHAMS !SIAN $ECORATIVE !RT 3AN 18US59513C/9 Francisco, 28 September 2005, lot 4562. Auction comparison: A similar netsuke of a fugu by contemporary artist +EIUN WAS SOLD AT "ONHAMS &INE .ETSUKE FROM THE !DRIENNE "ARBANSON Estimate EUR 3.000,- COLLECTION -AY ,ONDON LOT Starting price EUR 1.500,-
Estimate EUR 1.000,- Detail of the inlaid crayfish Starting price EUR 500,-
86 87 OTHER ANIMALS
110 A MAGNIFICENT NETSUKE OF A MONKEY AND TORTOISE BY HOGEN RANTEI )VORY NETSUKE *APAN +YOTO LATE th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A fine, compact and characteristically for the artist, small ivory netsuke of a monkey seated on top of a large tortoise, with its head and extremities entirely retracted into its shell. The monkey has a playful and curious expression while it teases the tortoise, raising its finger to prod at it. The dense fur of the monkey is minutely incised and inked and the patterns on the shell of the tortoise are naturalistically carved, as well as the underside. "EAUTIFUL lNISH TO THE IVORY WITH LARGE IRREGULAR himotoshi to the bottom next to the signature RANTEI in a rounded reserve.
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Condition: Very good condition, one eye has been replaced Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton, purchased at Sotheby’s London (date unknown) with CITES permit no. 18US59513C/9 Auction comparison: For an almost identical model in wood BY 4OMOKAZU SEE "ONHAMS 4HE *AMES ! 2OSE COLLECTION OF Netsuke and Sagemono, 17 September 2013, New York, lot 2021. A similar model of a monkey and mushroom by Rantei sold at "ONHAMS &INE *APANESE 7ORKS OF !RT 3EPTEMBER LOT 2043. ,ITERATURE @.ETSUKE )NRO !RTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR signatures’ by George Lazarnick, 1981, page 864. Lazarnick writes “he (Rantei) made chiefly animals, which he carved realistically with hairwork of a quality matching that of +AIGYOKUSAI -ASATSUGUv
Estimate EUR 4.000,- Starting price EUR 2.000,-
88 89 111 112 A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A CAT AND A VERY RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A SEATED AHODORI (ALBATROSS) TORTOISE BY SHOKIN Ivory netsuke. Japan, 1st half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Wood netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) This piece stands out in particularly with its peculiar beak, the expressive execution as well as the well-rounded, ideally shaped composition. The head is round, and A good and unusual stained wood netsuke of a the eyes are large and inlaid with dark horn. Characteristic is the hooked beak, cat wearing a decorative collar around its neck is with the upper beak encompassing the lower one, which easily identifies this sitting on a kame (tortoise), which seems not to NETSUKE AS AN ALBATROSS WHICH IS THE LARGEST SEABIRD NATIVE TO *APAN "OTH WINGS ARE be particularly disturbed by this. Its head and legs retracted, the tail feathers are put together. All structures, first and foremost the are slightly retracted. The cat has a silly, pleased plumage, are carved in a most precise and lively manner. Himotoshi between the expression on its face whilst it lifts one paw up well carved legs on the underside, forming a “U”. Almost no ahodori are recorded TO PROD THE SHELL OF THE TURTLE "OTH ANIMALS HAVE in netsuke art, making this fine netsuke extremely rare. black inlaid eyes. The patterns on the turtle shell are precisely carved. Himotoshi and signature SHOKIN ,%.'4( #- in a reserve on the underside. Condition: Good condition, with an appealing patina. One larger age crack (%)'(4 #- ,%.'4( #- through the head and several smaller ones through the body. Provenance: German private collection Condition: Excellent condition Provenance: German private collection Estimate EUR 2.500,- Starting price EUR 1.200,- Estimate EUR 2.500,- Starting price EUR 1.200,-
90 91 113 114 A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A CRANE BY BISHU AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A KAKI FRUIT AND BIRD BY Ivory netsuke. Japan, Tokyo, 20th century OHARA MITSUHIRO (1810 –1875) Ivory netsuke. Japan, Osaka, around mid-19th century, The crane is carved with a long neck, turning backwards Edo period (1615-1868) and resting its beak on its body. The unstained ivory is well finished, and the plumage is carved very accurately. /HARA -ITSUHIRO FROM /SAKA IS ONE OF THE GREATEST NETSUKE Note the beautiful legs of the crane, which are carved artists, famous for his unique style, meticulous attention to naturalistically with good detail. Himotoshi on the DETAIL AND USE OF THE lNEST IVORY 4HE RENOWNED +AIGYOKUSAI underside with the signature BISHU. -ASATSUGU WAS ONE OF HIS STUDENTS 4HIS NETSUKE IS PERFECTLY rounded and shows a cohesive composition. The stem of "ISHU IS LISTED IN -IRIAM +INSEYS #ONTEMPORARY CARVERS the kaki fruit forms the natural himotoshi. A small bird with on page 220 and she writes: “the freedom of expression spread wings is perched on the smooth exterior of the fruit AND THE CARVING EXPERTISE CURRENTLY SHOWN BY "ISHU HAVE and is pecking at it with its beak. The signature MITSUHIRO is created works that will no doubt summon converts to carved intricately within a wavy reserve. the collection of contemporary netsuke” – This sentence is very fitting for this netsuke, as the traditional form (%)'(4 #- $)!-%4%2 #- coupled with the freedom of expression evident in this crane, truly gives merit to the collecting of contemporary Condition: Excellent condition netsuke, which may be underappreciated at times. Provenance: Viennese private collection
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Estimate EUR 2.000,- Starting price EUR 1.000,-
92 93 115 A FINE COLOURED IVORY NETSUKE OF AN EAGLE SNATCHING A FOX BY YASUFUSA Ivory netsuke. Japan, Tokyo, 20th century
Yasufusa is the cousin of contemporary netsuke carver "ISHU OF 4OKYO 4HE PRESENT NETSUKE IS CARVED MASTERFULLY The eagle is coloured in an attractive orange-brown honey hue, except for the claws and beak, which have been left plain. The plumage and hairwork is impressive and carved with astonishing detail. The eagle is holding a fox in its claws, one of the claws tightly gripping the fox’s nose. The fox is coloured in a slightly lighter tone than the eagle and the smooth surface creates a nice contrast to the dense plumage of the eagle. Note also the fine hairwork of the fox’s fur. Good himotoshi and signature in a square reserve YASUFUSA. 116 (%)'(4 #- ,%.'4( #- A FINE AND RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A HAWK WITH YOUNG ON A PINE BRANCH BY CHOKUSAI Condition: The eye of the fox has been lost - otherwise Ivory netsuke. Japan, Osaka, late 19th/early 20th CENTURY -EIJI PERIOD excellent condition Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit Published: )LLUSTRATED IN @.ETSUKE )NRO !RTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR SIGNATURES BY no. 18US59513C/9. George Lazarnick, 1981, page 342 Auction comparison: For another netsuke by the artist SEE "ONHAMS &INE .ETSUKE FROM THE !DRIENNE "ARBANSON The eagle, with a fierce expression, is perched over the branch of a pine tree, which is #OLLECTION ,ONDON -AY LOT &OR ANOTHER decorated very much like his own feather coat. Inside an opening of the branch, a tiny netsuke by the artist see Christie’s, Art of Japan, London, movable young hawk is visible. Natural himotoshi and signed CHOKUSAI 8 December 2016, lot 15. Davey writes on the artist “a fine artist whose work is rarely encountered. It is invariably Estimate EUR 2.000,- of ivory, stained and with intricate intricate details”. Starting price EUR 1.000,- (%)'(4 #-
Condition: Very good condition Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit no. 18US59513C/9
Estimate EUR 1.500,- Starting price EUR 750,-
94 95 117 A RARE AND FINE NETSUKE OF AN EAGLE AND MONKEY BY MUGAI Wood netsuke. Japan, most likely Tanba, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Published: )LLUSTRATED IN @+UNST DER .ETSUKE UND )NRO *APANS 7OLFMAR :ACKEN 6IENNA 1991
A truly well-crafted work by a very rare artist! Only the name and unmistakable signature ARE REFERENCED IN LITERATURE BUT NO WORKS ARE LISTED -UGAI MEANS hWITHOUT VISION dreams” but one can rest assured that the artist had both. Again, an outstandingly carved netsuke, in some ways reminiscent of Toyomasa from Tamba, the eyes CHARACTERISTICALLY INLAID IN PALE TRANSLUCENT HORN -UGAI RENDERS THIS DRAMATIC SCENE IN A LIVELY MANNER THE MONKEY IS CRYING OUT AND TRYING TO ESCAPE lGHTING FOR ITS LIFE BUT THE stronger bird of prey is relentless. The feathers and fur are marvelously carved with great attention to detail, the bird’s sharp face with yellow inlaid eyes that glow from the dark wood. The wood is deeply browned, the composition is cohesive apart from the monkey trying to flee. Signature MUGAI on the monkey’s belly, natural himotoshi.
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Condition: Excellent condition Provenance: Austrian private collection Auction comparison: For an almost identical piece, unsigned but most likely by the same ARTISTSCHOOL BUT OF SLIGHTLY LESSER QUALITY SEE "ONHAMS &INE *APANESE !RT ,ONDON November 2016, lot 2016. ,ITERATURE &OR A VERY SIMILAR PIECE BY -ASATSUGU SEE @IN 3EARCH FOR .ETSUKE AND )NRO BY George Cohen, London, 1974, no.248
Estimate EUR 3.000,- Starting price EUR 1.500,-
96 97 118 119 120 A SMALL AND RARE LACQUERED WOOD NETSUKE OF A CHIDORI A STAINED AND COLOURED IVORY NETSUKE OF A SPARROW BY A NATURALISTIC LACQUERED IVORY NETSUKE OF A CICADA Lacquered wood netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) SHINGETSU (MURAMATSU FUJIO, 1934-1951) ON A TREE TRUNK BY SENPO (1919 – 1994) Ivory netsuke with colours. Japan, 20th century Coloured ivory netsuke. Japan, 20th century Executed in silver lacquer above layers of gold and black lacquer. The chidori is a stylized sparrow based on the legend of the Shita-kiri The sparrow (suzume) is an emblem of gracefulness and charm and is a 3ENPO +OBAYASHI WAS A NETSUKE ARTIST WHO SPECIALIZED Suzume (tongue cut sparrow). On its back are two lacquered panels in popular motif in netsuke art. It is especially known for the legend of the on super naturalistic models of insects. His works are featured in red and gold takamaki-e depicting the ‘three winter friends of strength tongue cut sparrow (shita-kiri suzume) - a tale of avarice, friendship and the collection of Prince Takamado in the national museum of Tokyo and endurance’ – the pine, bamboo and plum. The beak and eyes are jealousy. This netsuke is coloured for effect and the eyes are inlaid and AND THE ARTIST IS MENTIONED IN -IRIAM +INSEYS @,IVING MASTERS OF polished to reveal the gold and black lacquer respectively. Himotoshi on coloured. Himotoshi on the underside next to the signature SHINGETSU. Netsuke’. This cicada is very well executed, with accurately carved the underside. anatomical details. Its appearance is so real one can almost hear the ,%.'4( #- cicada sing. The cicada is covered in an orange-brown coating of ,%.'4( #- lacquer, and the tree trunk is covered in a slightly darker shade of Condition: Excellent condition lacquer, brilliantly imitating the act of camouflage by the cicada. The #ONDITION 'OOD CONDITION THE LACQUER WORN AND RUBBED IN SOME AREAS Provenance: Austrian private collection grain of the wood and the branch attachments have been executed Provenance: American private collection Auction comparison: For another netsuke of sparrow by the artist, see TO PERFECTION ONE LARGER AND ONE SMALLER himotoshi on the backside !UCTION COMPARISON &OR ANOTHER LACQUER SPARROW NETSUKE SEE "ONHAMS "ONHAMS !SIAN !RT %UROPEAN #ERAMICS AND 'LASS %DINBURGH -ARCH with the signature SENPO in a rectangular reserve. Also note the 4HE *ULIUS AND !RLETTE +ATCHEN #OLLECTION OF &INE .ETSUKE 0ART )) ,ONDON 2011, lot 527. humorous difference in size between the cicada and the tree. -AY LOT Estimate EUR 600,- ,%.'4( #- Estimate EUR 800,- Starting price EUR 300,- Starting price EUR 400,- Condition: Excellent condition Provenance: Austrian private collection Auction comparison: For another model of a cicada by the artist SEE "ONHAMS &INE *APANESE !RT ,ONDON -AI LOT
Estimate EUR 2.000,- Starting price EUR 1.000,-
Camouflaged cicada as an inspiration for the artist
98 99 121 A BOXWOOD NETSUKE BY DERKACHENKO OF A BEETLE ON A TREE TRUNK "OXWOOD NETSUKE 5KRAINE CONTEMPORARY
A naturalistic, precisely carved beetle with black inlaid eyes on a hollow piece of a tree trunk. The trunk has a grained structure and several openings on the side. Inside it is a spider’s web, a very special detail, with an insect in the form of a bright green dot trapped in it. Signature on the underside in the center of the trunk. With signed and lined wooden box.
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Condition: Good condition
Estimate EUR 600,- Starting price EUR 300,-
122 A FINE PALE STAG-ANTLER NETSUKE OF A SNAIL CRAWLING ON A MUSHROOM AFTER OZAKI KOKUSAI Stag-antler netsuke. Japan, Asakusa, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The katatsumuri, or snail, is crawling up the mushroom, its head with extended antennae and dark horn inlaid eyes is attached to the mushroom head, which shows two volutes opposite each other. The spiral-like snail shell is crafted with great attention to detail. The porous antler structure is visible on the underside. Signed in a square frame on the foot of the mushroom KOKU FOR +OKUSAI THE FOUNDER and leading master of the Asakusa school in Tokyo. Natural himotoshi between the snail and the stalk. 123 AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A and signature in an oval reserve Several examples of this depiction are known by Ozaki WASP NEST BY CHUICHI CHUICHI/TADAKAZU. +OKUSAI HOWEVER NONE EXECUTED IN THIS KIND OF RARE PALE (TADAKAZU) stag antler. The style of carving is also different – the snail is Ivory netsuke. Japan, Osaka, (%)'(4 #- more sensitive, with considerably more attention to the shell. late 19th CENTURY -EIJI PERIOD 124 !LSO THE POSTURE DIFFERS FROM THE ORIGINAL MODEL -OST LIKELY (1868-1912) Condition: Very good condition, AN IVORY AND TORTOISE ,%.'4( #- THIS WAS MADE BY A CARVER FROM +OKUSAIS !SAKUSA SCHOOL IN some wear SHELL NETSUKE OF TWO homage to his original model (see Literature). A classical subject for this Provenance: Collection of Sam BEETLES BY AKIHIDE #ONDITION -INOR HAIRLINE CRACKS celebrated artist, who was also Felton, acquired from Sotheby’s Ivory with tortoise shell inlay. through the leaves – otherwise in ,%.'4( #- known for his fine models of London on 20th September 1979, Japan, 20th century very good condition tortoises. Depicted is a wasp lot 267 Provenance: Collection of Sam Condition: Excellent condition nest with two large wasps, their Auction comparison: For a similar Two beetles are confronting each Felton, pURCHASED FROM -ICHAEL Provenance: French private collection eyes inlaid in black horn, on each netsuke by Chuichi see Wooley other on top of a basket, their Spindel in April 1990 !UCTION COMPARISON &OR A SIMILAR MODEL BY /ZAKI +OKUSAI side. The nest is covered with AND 7ALLIS !SIAN !RT )) -AY retracted wings are inlaid with Auction comparison: For another SEE "ONHAMS 4HE (ARRIET 3ZECHENYI 3ALE OF *APANESE !RT many holes and is carved very 2014, lot 1003. tortoise shell and the eyes inlaid netsuke by the artist depicting London, 8 November 2011, lot 226. naturalistically, the surface on the Literature: Another wasp nest with dark horn. The leafage on beetles in wood see Christie’s, ,ITERATURE #OMPARE TO TWO SNAILS BY +OKUSAI IN @+OKUSAI outside is arduously corrugated. netsuke by Chuichi is depicted in top of the basket is expressively Japanese Art and Design, London, THE 'ENIUS !ND 3TAG !NTLER #ARVING IN *APAN 0AUL -OSS When twisting and turning @.ETSUKE )NRO !RTISTS AND HOW TO carved in unstained ivory, and 9 November 2005, lot 281. ,ONDON NOS the netsuke in the hand, one read their signatures’ by George another smaller beetle can be immediately notices that some of Lazarnick, 1981, page 347. found peaking out of an opening. Estimate EUR 1.500,- Estimate EUR 2.000,- the larvae, which fill most of the The underside carved like a Starting price EUR 750,- Starting price EUR 1.000,- holes of the nest, are movable. Estimate EUR 2.000,- woven basket, with himotoshi and The stem of the nest is inlaid in Starting price EUR 1.000,- signature in a rectangular reserve black horn, himotoshi on the side AKIHIDE.
100 101 125 A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF The comparatively huge elephant is THIRTEEN BLIND MEN WITH well-carved, particularly the folds of his AN ELEPHANT BY CHIKUYOSAI skin, and has a powerful expression. TOMOCHIKA Signed underneath on the base, next )VORY NETSUKE *APAN +YOTO EARLY to a large and singular himotoshi, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Tamekazu zu CHIKUYOSAI with seal TOMOCHIKA (carved after a painting by Published: Illustrated in ‘Netsuke Tamekazu by Chikuyosai Tomochika) )NRO !RTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR signatures’ by George Lazarnick, 1981, (%)'(4 #- ,%.'4( #- page 1149 #ONDITION 'OOD CONDITION lNE PATINA Depicted is an old parable on truth and and age cracks subjective interpretation. A group of Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton blind men are touching and feeling an with CITES permit no. 18US59513C/9. elephant for the first time and are trying 0URCHASED FROM "ERNARD (URTIG ON th to describe it. In the parable each man -AY OLD INVOICE AVAILABLE is feeling only one separate part of the Literature: Compare to another netsuke elephant, such as the tusk, tail or side of by Chikuyosai Tomochika in THE "AUR the elephant. They then come together COLLECTION -ARIE 4HERESE #OULLERY AND and discuss their version but find out -ARTIN 3 .EWSTEAD 'ENEVE that every man has a completely different page 374, C 1194. Compare to a similar view of what the elephant is, and they NETSUKE IN THE -ETROPOLITAN -USEUM end up arguing and quarrelling, as they of Art in New York, accession number suspect dishonesty from the other men. 10.211.900 (also on the cover of the It is an allusion to humans interpreting PUBLICATION .ETSUKE -ASTERPIECES FROM limited subjective experiences as absolute THE -ETROPOLITAN -USEUM OF !RT truths, and sometimes even violently Auction comparison: A netsuke with defending them. the same motif in wood was sold at "ONHAMS &INE *APANESE !RT ,ONDON In this present netsuke there are thirteen -AY LOT minutely carved tiny blind men all over the elephant – there are three on each Estimate EUR 2.000,- side, one feeling the tail, one touching Starting price EUR 1.000,- each tusk and four on top of him.
102 103 SHOKI AND ONI
126 A FINE AND RARE NETSUKE OF SHOKI WITH BAG OF ONI BY RYUSAI Ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
An extraordinarily fine depiction of the demon queller Shoki, seated with a grim expression. Tied to his back is a sack filled to the brim with oni. Three oni are peeking out all with differently grimacing expressions. Judging by Shoki’s expression he knows that presumably thousands of oni are about to make the great escape, as the cracks through the sack are already visible. The stained ivory is superbly finished. Astonishing detail to his flowing beard and the folds of his Chinese garments and the sack. One smaller and one larger himotoshi INLAID WITH GREEN STAINED HORN BEHIND THE signature in sosho in a square reserve RYUSAI.
Shoki, originating from China during the Tang dynasty and KNOWN THERE AS :HONG +UI WAS A STUDENT WHO COMMITTED suicide in front of the palace because his rightful title of Zhuangyuan (highest achievement in academics) was stripped away from him from the emperor due to this disfigured and ugly appearance. The king of hell tasked him with hunting and capturing all demons – granting him the title of king of ghosts. He then appeared in the dream of the sick emperor Xuanzong and extinguished the ghost who had been causing his illness. Shoki reappeared in Japan around the 12th century and was painted by many great artists throughout the centuries and was a very popular theme for netsuke art, where he is often depicted as a perpetually unsuccessful demon hunter.
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Condition: Excellent condition, very faint age crack by the beard Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit no. 18US59513C/9 Literature: Lazarnick writes on Ryusai: “Carved, ivory, wood, horn and bamboo at one time studied under Hosai (…) had a graceful and distinctive style”.
Estimate EUR 3.000,- Starting price EUR 1.500,-
104 105 127 130 AN UNUSUAL WOOD NETSUKE OF SHOKI THE DEMON A POWERFUL IVORY QUELLER WITH OJIME IN THE FORM OF AN ONI NETSUKE OF SHOKI THE Wood netsuke with ojime. Japan, 19th century, Edo period DEMON QUELLER BY MIWA (1615-1868) Ivory netsuke. Japan, 18th to early 19th century, Edo period A circular well-shaped base showing the seal-script characters (1615-1868) 㱱 䤆 (“Divine Well”) on the front. Shoki, the demon hunter famous across East Asia is leaning over the well and grimly Shoki the Demon Queller is stares into the abyss, into which an oni (demon) has escaped. a popular netsuke motif. He The oni is a separate, very small carving meant to be attached always has a fierce expression, to a short piece of string to serve as an ojime. Shoki has a full a full beard as well as a beard and is wearing a Chinese cap, robe and armor, with straight Chinese ken sword, a ken sword in one hand. Shoki is of Chinese descent and as he originates from China, known as Zhong Kui THERE HE WAS MADE )MPERIAL DEMON where he is known as Zhong hunter by the Chinese emperor. Signed clearly but illegibly in +UI AFTER HE BANISHED THE a reserve on the underside. fever ghosts haunting the Emperor Xuanzong, he was (%)'(4 #- 7)$4( #- (%)'(4 /& /*)-% #- appointed imperial demon hunter. In this large netsuke, Condition: Good condition, very minor restoration to the he is wearing a garment bridge between his robes and the well carved with rich folds and an Provenance: German private collection oversized, bowl-shaped hat. Literature: An almost identical work by Rakumin is illustrated The small oni has crawled IN @.ETSUKE )NRO !RTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR SIGNATURES BY into Shoki’s hair and is well George Lazarnick, 1981, page 473. protected under his large hat. However, Shoki has (finally) Estimate EUR 1.000,- caught him by his clawed Starting price EUR 500,- foot, which is mirrored by the demon hunter’s triumphant, grimacing expression. A very well-crafted, dense and 128 lively as well as humorous A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF SHOKI THE DEMON QUELLER work! Signed on the side SEARCHING FOR AN ONI on the garment MI-WA. Wood netsuke. Japan, possibly Gifu, 19th century, Edo period 129 There were several netsuke (1615-1868) A HUMOROUS WOOD NETSUKE OF SHOKI MASTERS WITH THIS NAME THE DEMON QUELLER AND TWO ONI BY the second character Shoki is of Chinese descent and known as Zhong Kui THERE KASHUN is slightly abbreviated. after he banished the fever ghosts haunting the Emperor Wood netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period Himotoshi through the sleeve Xuanzong, he was appointed imperial demon hunter. He has (1615-1868) and back. a full beard, wears Chinese robes and is holding a Chinese ken sword. He is fiercely staring towards the oni, which has A rare artist, who with great skill has depicted (%)'(4 #- crawled into a rock cave – his horns and claws brilliantly the well-known demon hunter Shoki in his camouflaged between the densely carved pine trees. When typical manner of appearance: full beard, a Condition: Excellent condition one examines the oni closely, one can make out his frightened grim expression and equipped with a sword. WITH DEEP PATINA AGE CRACK ON expression which forebodes his imminent capture. A fine, He is wearing the cap of a high-placed the back compact and well-rounded work! Chinese minister, with two long lobes. Shoki Provenance: German private is crouching on a high table, with two small collection $)!-%4%2 #- (%)'(4 #- oni attempting to hide between its four curved legs. Signed KASHUN on the base. Estimate EUR 2.000,- Condition: Excellent condition with a beautiful, warm Himotoshi between the oni’s legs. The eyes Starting price EUR 1.000,- mahogany patina inlaid with metal. Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton Auction comparison: An almost identical piece, signed (%)'(4 #- 4OMOKAZU WAS SOLD AT 6AN HAM .ETSUKE *APANISCHE +UNST Cologne, 8 June 2017, lot 1517. The similarity between these Condition: Excellent condition with an two netsuke would makes an attribution of this work to appealing, warm patina Tomokazu plausible. Provenance: German private collection
Estimate EUR 1.200,- Estimate EUR 1.000,- Starting price EUR 600,- Starting price EUR 500,-
106 107 133 A WOOD NETSUKE OF AN ONI WITH A (%)'(4 #- GIANT STRAW HAT Wood netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Condition: Good, complete condition Edo period (1615-1868) 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION
The oni’s facial expression is twisted with Estimate EUR 800,- pain and he is cowering under a large Starting price EUR 400,- sugegasa, as roasted beans are thrown at him during the oni-yarai, a year-end rite to drive away the oni. He is running, wearing loincloth and has three claws on each hand, is bearded, has two small horns. His eyes are inlaid with horn. A large spiral as well as the himotoshi on the straw hat. The movement is brilliantly captured in this expressive and humorous work carved from yellow tsuge wood.
134 A WOOD NETSUKE OF A PRIEST AND (%)'(4 #- 131 132 ONI AT SETSUBUN A WOOD NETSUKE OF A POWERFUL ONI AN IVORY MANJU-NETSUKE OF OKAME AND ONI AT SETSUBUN Wood netsuke. Japan, 19th century, #ONDITION /NE FOOT RESTORED SMALL NICK DURING SETSUBUN BY MASANAO BY SUZUKI KOSAI Edo period (1615-1868) on the clothing - otherwise in good Wood netsuke. Japan, Ise-Yamada, 19th century, Edo period Ivory manju-netsuke. Japan, late 19th century condition. (1615-1868) A scene from the oni-yarai festival (also Provenance: Austrian private collection The circular manju-gata shows an oni being pelted with roasted beans by known as setsubun). An oni is fearfully This horned oni A "UDDHIST DEVIL IS BEING PELTED WITH ROASTED Okame (kuromame, black soybeans) as part of the oni-yarai festival (also hiding behind a priest’s back, who is Estimate EUR 600,- beans, or kuromame, causing him great pain. Oni are invisible known as setsubun), a year-end rite to drive away the oni. The Shinto gleefully throwing kuromame (roasted Starting price EUR 300,- and therefore professional exorcists are needed to cast them goddess Okame, is a popular deity of the festival and participates in the beans), to drive away the oni. Himotoshi out as part of the oni-yarai festival (also known as setsubun), a exorcism. The reverse shows a pained oni bursting away as well as the through the back and side. year-end rite to drive away the oni. The oni’s painfully moaning signature SUZUKI KOSAI and red kao. face, hunched body, claw-like hands supporting the head as well as several dents and beans on his back make this a $)!-%4%2 #- dense, sculptural piece with a dramatic touch that is executed masterfully. The muscular oni is wearing a loincloth as well as #ONDITION %XCELLENT CONDITION VERY MINOR AGE CRACKS rings around the joints. Inlaid pupils. Signed MASANAOġon the Provenance: French private collection loincloth. Natural himotoshi between the legs. Auction comparison: Another manju BY 3UZUKI +OSAI SOLD AT "ONHAMS Asian Decorative Arts, San Francisco, 24 June 2015, lot 8012. 135 (%)'(4 #- A MINUTELY CARVED AND UNUSUAL kettle on his back, perhaps an allusion to Estimate EUR 1.000,- IVORY NETSUKE DEPICTING A KAPPA FOLKTALE OF "UNBUKU #HAGAMA WHEN A #ONDITION "OTH LEGS HAVE BEEN REATTACHED BY THE KNEES MINOR Starting price EUR 500,- AND ONI tanuki transforms into a tea kettle. The fritting to the eyes - otherwise good condition Ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th century, patterns on the clothes and kettle are 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION Edo period (1615-1868) elaborate. Himotoshi on the underside next to the two-character signature in a Estimate EUR 1.000,- The carving is more of an okimono than a jar-shaped reserve which reads HARU-HA Starting price EUR 500,- functional netsuke as it so minutely carved (Shun-nami). that it seems it would shatter just by looking at. The depiction is quite peculiar (%)'(4 #- ,%.'4( #- and likely a mixture of themes. An oni and a kappa are standing on a platform, Condition: Excellent condition which is stained and stippled to great Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton effect, reminiscent of some of the works with CITES permit no. 18US59513C/9. OF -ITSUHIRO 4HE oni his holding a large Purchased at Gingerbread box in 1979. war club with spikes on it, the details of his grim facial expression are very delicate. Estimate EUR 600,- The kappa has a large tea Starting price EUR 300,-
108 109 136 137 A SUPERB NETSUKE OF AN ONI-KAWARA A VERY RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF (DEMON FACED ROOF TILE) BY RYOKOSAI EMMA-O AND ONI BY CHOUNSAI JUGYOKU II HIDECHIKA Ivory netsuke. Japan, Edo, 19th century, Ivory netsuke. Japan, Edo, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Edo period (1615-1868)
The ivory is stained to great effect and stippled, Published: @.ETSUKE )NRO !RTISTS AND HOW especially on the underside, to simulate antler. to Read Their Signatures’, George Lazarnick, Depicted is a roof tile with the face of a very page 544 expressive and demonic oni. Inlaid eyes, bared fangs, curly mane, bushy beard and horns. The An interesting and rather unusual netsuke well carved curls provide a clever transition to the in the style of the Tomochika school in Edo/ surface of the roof tile which displays many cloud Tokyo. Emma-o, the king of the underworld, patterns. The signature, next to the himotoshi, recognizable from the character “O” 䌳 for on the reverse inlaid in an ivory tablet JUGYOKU “king” on his cap, is seated in front of a box with red lacquer seal Sho. with books on it and reading. A horned oni is kneeling beside him and playing the samisen ,%.'4( #- (a three stringed lute). The musical instrument as well as the facial features of both figures are Condition: Very good condition, minute crack to executed in a most precise and lively manner, one inlaid eye especially considering the small size of this Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES piece. This attention to detail is most evident permit no. 18US59513C/9. Purchased from in the writings, on the sides, underside and on Norman L. Sanfield on November 18th 1979. the book pages. Literature: Compare to a very similar model by *UGYOKU )) IN THE "AUR COLLECTION -ARIE 4HERESE The box reads Hako Cho with large characters #OULLERY AND -ARTIN 3 .EWSTEAD 'ENEVE on the front side meaning “box for account page 230, C 638. books”, referring to the register of sins he is reading from. One book, lying slanted on the Estimate EUR 2.000,- side, reads Takemoto Chodayu, who was a Starting price EUR 1.000,- noted singer/story teller in the musical style of Gidayu-bushi, which contains heavy use of Samisen music. In an eerie twist of fate Emma-o is reading the sins of this historical figure and condemning him, while an oni is playing the samisen. The signature is found on the underside of the box and reads CHOUNSAI HIDECHIKA THE LAST TWO CHARACTERS ARE separate and in seal script. Small himotoshi on the underside of Emma-o.
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Condition: Very good condition Provenance: Austrian private collection
Note: This netsuke as well as the signatures and one of the inscriptions are pictured in Lazarnick’s book on page 544 under “Jugyoku”, which is an error, as this name is written very differently, and the piece is also in a very different style as that of Jugyoku, who however also used the artist name “Chounsai”.
Estimate EUR 2.000,- Starting price EUR 1.000,-
110 111 MYTHICAL BEASTS
138 139 A FINE AND SMALL EBONY WOOD NETSUKE OF A A RARE AND AMUSING DARK WOOD NETSUKE OF TENGU TANUKI BY TOMIN STIRRING MISO %BONY WOOD NETSUKE *APAN +UWANA )SE PROVINCE LATE th Wood netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) century – early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) This konoha-tengu with crow’s wings has an extremely long, A fine and small model of Tanuki no hara tsuzumi (belly stalk-shaped nose and is using it to stir miso paste, consisting of drumming raccoon dog) by the Tsu-school artist Tomin. The rice and bean mash, in a bowl between his legs. He is removing fur is finely incised, the rib cage and spine well pronounced, paste from his nose with a scraper and wearing a cap worn by sharp fangs, upwards turned snout and jovial expression – he the yamabushi, mountain ascetic hermits. The tengu are mythical 140 141 is visibly delighted with drumming on his belly. The tanuki forest dwellers, led by their king Sojobo and can take on a fully AN IVORY AND SHIBUICHI KAGAMIBUTA OF A KAPPA AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A TENGU WITH MOKUGYO BY CHIKUSAI possesses magical powers and can change forms, sometimes human form. Large himotoshi ON THE UNDERSIDE "EAUTIFUL PATINA WITH CUCUMBER Ivory netsuke. Japan, late 19th CENTURY EARLY -EIJI PERIOD INTO BUDDHIST MONKS THEY ARE JOVIAL BUT ALSO DANGEROUS and extraordinary detail to the feathers on the wings. Ivory and shibuichi netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period as they have been known to suffocate hunters with their (1615-1868) This well carved netsuke, which is quite fragile, is an allusion to the enormous scrotum. The act of drumming on the belly, ,%.'4( #- ‘TenguS SIN AGAINST "UDDHISM 4HE Karasu Tengu is walking on a living according to legend, was used by tanuki to beguile travelers The ivory bowl of a good colour. Depicted on the kagamibuta lid mokugyo, with a grotesque face, sharp fangs and wings, whilst holding and hunters to lead them astray. However, it has also been Condition: Excellent condition is a kappa with a cucumber in his hand, the enigmatic eyes inlaid a stick with bells on it. A structure resembling shide, used for Shinto said that tanuki would get together just for fun, drumming 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION in gold. Other details in silver and gold. The inside of the bowl is rituals, can be found on his back. The ivory is stained and of good colour. on their bellies under the moonlight. Typical himotoshi for the stained green. Signature on the underside of the mokugyo CHIKUSAI. Natural himotoshi artist between one of the legs and signature on the underside Estimate EUR 800,- and inlaid eyes. TOMIN. This was a popular motif for Tsu-school netsuke with Starting price EUR 400,- $)!-%4%2 #- EXAMPLES KNOWN FROM -INKO +OKEI AND 4OMIN (%)'(4 #- Condition: Good condition, minor hairline through the bowl (%)'(4 #- Provenance: Austrian private collection Condition: A tiny part of the front of one foot and part of one hand has been reattached. The edge of one wing with a small chip. Part of the Condition: Very good condition Estimate EUR 600,- structure on top of his head has been reattached, and part of the stick Provenance: German private collection Starting price EUR 300,- which holds this is missing. Otherwise in good condition. !UCTION COMPARISON &OR A SIMILAR NETSUKE BY +OKEI SEE Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit no. "ONHAMS .ETSUKE FROM A %UROPEAN PRIVATE COLLECTION 18US59513C/9 ,ONDON -AY LOT Estimate EUR 1.000,- Estimate EUR 1.500,- Starting price EUR 500,- Starting price EUR 750,-
112 113 143 AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A SHISHI WITH BALL, SIGNED JIITSU Ivory netsuke. Japan, Osaka, late 18th century – early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A very expressively crafted shishi, particularly the expression with its mouth wide open with a loose ball inside. The muscular shishi with a full, elaborately carved mane and tail, the black colouring creates an overall sculptural impression. The lion dog is clasping a smooth ball with its four paws, which contains the himotoshi next to the ovally framed signature JI-ITSU. The treatment of fur and carving of the curls shares some affinities with netsuke of shishi by Risuke Garaku from Osaka.
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Condition: Excellent condition 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION Auction comparison: For a netsuke in similar style attributed to Risuke Garaku of a shishi with a giant ball SEE "ONHAMS 4HE (ARRIET 3ZECHENYI SALE OF *APANESE !RT London, 8 November 2011, lot 7.
Estimate EUR 2.000,- Starting price EUR 1.000,-
142 AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A GRIM SHISHI WITH BALL )VORY NETSUKE *APAN +YOTO LATE th century, Edo period (1615-1868) 144 A very vigorously crafted shishi, heavily muscled and with a hefty head, A POWERFUL IVORY NETSUKE OF A SHISHI WITH a curly mane and an opened mouth with a small, loose ball inside. Its MOKUGYO snout is crafted in the form of a reishi mushroom, its eyes are close set Ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) and its facial expression appears like it is laughing. All four paws, carved in an expressive manner, are clasping a smooth ball. Large hollowed out Depicted on a rectangular base, in stained ivory of a very himotoshi to place the knot on the underside and another through the good colour, is a powerful shishi, the curls of his mane side. Deep yellow patina. and bushy tail vividly expressed. He is holding a mokugyo with his left paw and the chains which are attached to the (%)'(4 #- temple bell are in his mouth. His spine and muscular pads are powerful, just like his expression, which is reminiscent Condition: Very good condition with a beautiful yellow patina of shishi by Rensai. Himotoshi on the underside of the base. Provenance: French private collection !UCTION COMPARISON &OR A SIMILAR +YOTO SCHOOL shishi SEE "ONHAMS &INE (%)'(4 #- ,%.'4( #- *APANESE !RT ,ONDON -AY LOT Condition: Excellent condition Estimate EUR 3.000,- Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit Starting price EUR 1.500,- no. 18US59513C/9. Purchased at Sotheby’s, London, September 1979, lot 283.
Estimate EUR 2.000,- Starting price EUR 1.000,-
114 115 STILL LIFE AND OTHER NETSUKE
145 148 AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A SHISHI WITH CUB AN INTERESTING BAMBOO Ivory netsuke. Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) NETSUKE OF JO AND UBA IN A PINE TREE BY YOSHIYUKI The larger shishi guardian lion is hissing at the smaller one, who is trying "AMBOO NETSUKE *APAN th century, to climb up on its back. Especially the larger creature shows a very Edo period (1615-1868) characteristic expression, with both its mane and tail in the form of curly mAMES "OTH shishi are lying on a bed of foliage and branches of a tree Jo and Uba are an old couple whose peony. A well rounded and cohesive depiction. Honey-brown patina in spirits live in a very old pine tree in some areas. Striking himotoshi on the underside. Takasago. Their names literally mean “old man” and “old woman” This 3):% X #- netsuke shows a pine tree trunk (the pine tree being a symbol of longevity) Condition: Good condition, only few signs of aging with a cave-like opening, revealing Provenance: German private collection the two. Jo is easily identified as a BEARDED OLD MAN "EHIND THE TWO Estimate EUR 1.500,- three more human figures can be Starting price EUR 750,- identified, brilliantly carved in the interior. Himotoshi on the back together 149 with the signature YOSHIYUKI saku AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A SKULL BY SHOZAN (made this). The other characters Ivory netsuke, Japan, Edo/Tokyo, 19th century, 146 read SHINCHU or possibly SHIN (if Edo period (1615-1868) AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT SHISHI only one character). The province is Ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) inscribed between the himotoshi, An excellently crafted, anatomically quite accurate reading ASHU, which is located on the skull, a symbol of mortality. Large, staring eyes, This work features all the typical attributes of shishi – slightly grim island of Shikoku. Jo and Uba are the individual teeth in the upper jaw. The large hole expression, curly beard, full mane and flaming tail. It is scratching itself protagonists of the famous and popular suggests a lethal blow to the head with a club or with one of its rear legs, its body forming a half circle. Very beautiful No play Takasago, which is always mace. Asahi Gyokuzan in Tokyo became very well- polish and patina. Himotoshi on the underside. These shishi, called shizi performed during New Year festivities. known for his skull netsuke. Signature SHOZAN on in China, are based on the large guardian lions by the entrances of the underside, a carver from the Gyokuzan school. palaces and temples. ,%.'4( #- Several possibilities for himotoshi, with two small holes on the back of the skull. ,%.'4( #- Condition: Generally, in good condition with some minor nicks and cracks. One (%)'(4 #- ,%.'4( #- Condition: Good condition with age cracks larger dent on the back – most likely Provenance: English private collection natural. Condition: Very good condition Provenance: Viennese private collection Provenance: Austrian private collection Estimate EUR 800,- Starting price EUR 400,- Estimate EUR 600,- Estimate EUR 1.000,- Starting price EUR 300,- Starting price EUR 500,-
147 AN IVORY NETSUKE WITH A GROUP OF SEALS, LOTUS, SHISHI 150 Ivory netsuke with lacquer. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A STAG-ANTLER NETSUKE OF A LOTUS LEAF AND GONG WITH DRAGON Stag-antler netsuke. Asakusa, Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A compact netsuke of many small seals, the details coloured in red and black. Amongst them is a finely crafted recumbent shishi with a good A rather unusual manju netsuke in the form of a round lotus leaf with an expression next to a veiny lotus leaf and one of the seals in the form of a upwards bent rim, appearing like a bowl, containing a seed capsule as well as lotus pod. a small mokugyo temple gong. The mokugyo shows a depiction of a dragon. 4HE LOTUS IS A SYMBOL OF "UDDHIST PERFECTION 4HE LEAF VEINS ARE CRAFTED VERY ,%.'4( #- well, especially on the underside, fully incorporating the staghorn structure. Himotoshi underneath the lotus stalk on the underside. This work would come Condition: Good condition, some age cracks from the Asakusa school. 0ROVENANCE #OLLECTION OF 3AM &ELTON ACQUIRED ON -AY AT 3OTHEBY 0ARKE "ERNET .EW 9ORK LOT OLD INVOICE AVAILABLE 7ITH $)!-%4%2 #- CITES export permit no. 18US59513C/9. Auction comparison: A similar netsuke was sold at Zacke, Netsuke, Condition: Excellent condition Vienna, 1988, lot 47 Provenance: German private collection
Estimate EUR 600,- Estimate EUR 600,- Starting price EUR 300,- Starting price EUR 300,-
116 117 153 AN UNUSUAL AND FINE IVORY NETSUKE IN THE FORM OF AN OPENABLE PEACH DEPICTING MOMOTARO BY SANEMASA Ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
4HIS NETSUKE SHOWS AFlNITIES WITH +AIGYOKUSAI -ASATSUGU AND SIMILAR PIECES ARE DEPICTED ON PAGE IN THE -EINERTZHAGEN #ARD )NDEX Especially the unstained and carefully chosen piece of ivory shows affinities to this master, BUT ALSO TO +AGETOSHI 4HE PEACH WITH LEAFAGE is hinged and openable, the inside revealing a densely carved depiction. Momotaro, the ‘peach boy’, is preparing with his companions, the dog, pheasant and monkey, to conquer Onigashima (island of ogres). The other side of the peach is carved in relief with a cart holding a banner and supplies. Signature SANEMASA on the underside of the stem, where the natural openings for 2 views himotoshi are present.
It is possible, since the artist is unrecorded, that Sanemasa is a pseudonym. 151 152 A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A A RARE, UNUSUAL AND LARGE MANJU (%)'(4 #- CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWER BY NETSUKE WITH CALLIGRAPHY LISTING 62 HIDEYUKI OF 69 STATIONS OF THE KISO KAIDO ROAD Condition: Good condition. Small hairline Ivory netsuke. Japan, Tokyo, Ivory manju netsuke. Japan, 19th century, through the outside of the fruit. Some glue 20th century Edo period (1615-1868) residue to the hinge visible, however fully functional. This netsuke depicts a chrysanthemum This rare and unusually thick manju has a Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with flower, executed naturalistically in a very good feel in the hand and is stained CITES permit no. 18US59513C/9. Purchased at choice peace of ivory. The flowing stem to great effect. Inscribed meticulously in 62 3OTHEBYS 0ARKE "ERNET .EW 9ORK *UNE on the underside is expressed and the rectangular reserves are 62 of 69 stations of lot 861. signature is found on an inlaid gold THE +ISO +AIDO ROAD WHICH ORIGINATES FROM A Auction comparison: A similar netsuke was sold reserve HIDEYUKI. series of woodblock prints titled ‘the sixty-nine at Zacke, ‘Netsuke aus der Sammlung Pignotti’, STATIONS OF THE +ISO +AIDO CREATED BY 5TAGAWA Vienna, 1998, lot 93. +INSEY WRITES IN HER BOOK #ONTEMPORARY (IROSHIGE AND +EISAI %ISEN 4HIS ROAD ALSO Netsuke “(his) netsuke are executed known as Nakasendo, connected Edo (today’s Estimate EUR 2.000,- with his own original ideas and with 4OKYO TO +YOTO AND ALONG THE ROAD THERE WERE Starting price EUR 1.000,- delicate, detailed, and meticulous 69 stations which provided food and lodging workmanship. He is also a master at for travelers. 62 of these 69 stations are carving plum-blossom and other flower inscribed on both sides of this manju next to netsuke.” Furthermore, interestingly he a serene drawing of a bird and flower. On the WAS CLOSE FRIENDS WITH +ANGYOKU AND reverse the inscription “sixty-nine stations” and "ISHU ALSO PRESENT IN OUR CATALOGUE “Tsugi”. Himotoshi through the center with a nos.8, 34 and 113) and they actively peg to tie the cord. exchanged ideas. The affinities to their work are present in this netsuke. $)!-%4%2 #- #- (%)'(4
(%)'(4 #- ,%.'4( #- Condition: An approximately 2.5 cm wide CRACK IS FAINTLY VISIBLE ON BOTH SIDES OTHERWISE Condition: Excellent condition in very good condition Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton. Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with Acquired from Rare Art, Inc. on CITES permit no. 18US59513C/9. Purchased December 30th 1982 from Norman L. Sanfield on 18th August 1979 (old invoice available) Estimate EUR 2.000,- Starting price EUR 1.000,- Estimate EUR 1.500,- Starting price EUR 750,-
118 119 154 155 156 157 A FINE STAG-ANTLER AND EBONY MANJU NETSUKE OF A A FINE AND UNUSUAL STAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF A RICE SCOOP A FINE AND RARE VEGETABLE IVORY NETSUKE OF THREE A WALNUT NETSUKE OF A TURTLE IN THE MANNER OF HIDARI ISSAN BASKET OF CHARCOAL BY RYUKEI Ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) CHESTNUTS BY RYOSHU Walnut netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Stained stag-antler netsuke with ebony wood and ivory inlay. Corozo nut/vegetable ivory netsuke. Japan, 20th century Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The rice scoop has a finely carved ‘woven’ pattern on the backside and Carving a walnut into a netsuke is a difficult task that requires great skill. a smooth surface, covered in a fine coat of lacquer and stained, on the The chestnut is a symbol of success and is a traditional New Year’s The rule for this kind of netsuke is to leave a large part of the original -ADE OF TWO SEPARATE PARTS 4HE BASKET IS MADE OF STAINED AND inside. Three grains of rice are shown, two of them beautifully inlaid in GIFT AND FOOD "UDDHISTS BELIEVE THAT THE SOULS OF THE DECEASED CAN structure as is. The smooth side is carved in relief with a turtle, or kame, lacquered (on the inside) stag-antler, realistically carved to imitate gold and lacquered metal respectively and the central, larger one cleverly settle in the kuri. The central chestnut is large while the ones on the trudging through a meadow with grass tufts. The nut approaches the a woven basket. The singular himotoshi on the underside is ringed forms the peg of the himotoshi. side are small, finely carved structures, small framed himotoshi on netsuke ideal very closely, as it is very light, well-rounded and robust. with green-stained ivory and is utilized to attach the separate the underside, signed RYO-SHU. The material has been stained and Framed himotoshi on the underside. The manner of carving and style of bundle of charcoal, used for the tea ceremony, which has a ‘natural ,%.'4( C #- finished for further effect. himotoshi is similar to the walnut carvings of Hidari Issan. loop’ for the attachment of the cord. The charcoal is made from ebony wood and is well-carved on all sides. Faded signature RYUKEI Condition: Very good condition 4HIS CARVING IS BY 3HOZO -IYAZAWA WHO IS MENTIONED IN ,%.'4( #- on the underside. Provenance: Collection of Sam Felton with CITES permit no. #ONTEMPORARY NETSUKE BY -IRIAM +INSEY AND IS SAID TO BE A 18US59513C/9 perfectionist. His works are included in the collection of Prince Condition: Good condition with expected wear ,%.'4( #- 7)$4( #- ,ITERATURE (OKEI IS LISTED IN @.ETSUKE )NRO !RTISTS AND HOW TO READ Takamado, in the national museum of Tokyo. Provenance: German private collection their signatures’ by George Lazarnick, 1981, page 482. The netsuke (not Condition: One edge of the basket with a nick (restored) – illustrated) is that of a sneezer (self tickler). 7)$4( #- Estimate EUR 600,- otherwise in good condition Starting price EUR 300,- Provenance: German private collection Estimate EUR 1.000,- Condition: Excellent condition Auction comparison: Another model of a charcoal basket was sold Starting price EUR 500,- 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION AT "ONHAMS 4HE "LUETT ( +IRCHHOFF COLLECTION OF .ETSUKE AND Sagemono, New York, 16 September 2009, lot 2052. Estimate EUR 800,- Starting price EUR 400,- Estimate EUR 1.000,- Starting price EUR 500,-
120 121 LACQUER NETSUKE
158 159 160 161 A WALNUT NETSUKE OF A TIGER AND A WATERFALL A NEGORO-LACQUER WOOD NETSUKE OF A WINTER CHERRY A TSUISHU LACQUER NETSUKE OF A SLEEPING KARAKO A TSUISHU LACQUER TWO-PART MANJU NETSUKE BY YOSEI Walnut and lacquer netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) AND WASP Tsuishu lacquer and wood netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period Tsuishu lacquer and wood manju netsuke. Japan, late 18th – early 19th Lacquered wood netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) (1615-1868) century, Edo period (1615-1868) A well-rounded walnut netsuke smoothed and covered with urushi lacquer. A tiger is carved in fine relief within a reserve, along The winter cherry, known as hozuki in Japan, has an octagonal Carved from solid red tsuishu lacquer depicting a karako leaning and A relatively large and functional two-part manju netsuke carved in solid WITH A HINT OF BAMBOO "OTH ARE SYMBOLS OF RESILIENCE TOUGHNESS AND shape with a tapered end. This hozuki is crafted using the negoro- sleepng on hotei’s treasure sack. The boy gently rests his head on the red tsuishu lacquer, with depictions of flowers on an asanoha ground. endurance. As the tiger was considered the strongest animal on earth, nuri technique, with red lacquer on a black lacquer base, which sack while he holds a sunflower in one hand. The sack is covered in a This type of lacquer was used due to its superior durability. The inside is both tora and take (bamboo) were symbols of the samurai. This tiger is shows through in many areas. Gold lacquer accents on the edges and beautiful asanoha PATTERN LARGE himotoshi on the underside. lacquered in black with the signature YOSEI zo (made this). attempting to climb up a rock with a waterfall. Rimmed himotoshi on the on the stem. One side shows a precisely, naturalistically carved and underside in the style of Hidari Issan. unlacquered wasp. Hozuki were said to repel lightning bolts, and they ,%.'4( #- The name Yosei corresponds to an important family of lacquerers from were hung around house entrances and worn, like this netsuke. Natural the 14th-19th century and Jahss writes ‘their (Yosei) tsuishu far surpasses ,%.'4( #- himotoshi through the bent stem. Condition: Generally in good condition with a small restoration to the Chinese work in richness and colour, beauty, skill of carving and lacquer on the bottom and expected wear. variation of design’. Condition: Good condition, minor nibbling and wear (%)'(4 #- Provenance: German private collection Provenance: Austrian private collection $)!-%4%2 #- Condition: Good condition with only minor, normal wear to lacquer Estimate EUR 800,- Estimate EUR 600,- Provenance: German private collection Starting price EUR 400,- #ONDITION -INOR LOSS TO THE STEM OF ONE OF THE mOWERS n OTHERWISE IN Starting price EUR 300,- good condition Estimate EUR 600,- 0ROVENANCE %DWARD 7RANGHAM COLLECTION THEN "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION Starting price EUR 300,- Estimate EUR 800,- Starting price EUR 400,-
122 123 164 165 166 A LACQUERED WOOD MANJU A LACQUERED WOOD MANJU A LACQUER TWO-PART MANJU NETSUKE WITH A SNAIL BY TOSHI NETSUKE WITH TORTOISE IN A NETSUKE DEPICTING A CARP Lacquered wood manju netsuke. Japan, 1st STREAM SIGNED RYUSAI Wood and lacquer manju netsuke. half of 19th century, Edo period Lacquered wood netsuke. Japan, Edo, Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) (1615-1868)
A precisely executed, dark-stained The two-part manju is of circular form The front decorated with a koi (carp) wooden two-part manju with a perfect with a tortoise lacquered in matt gold in golden takamaki-e on a roironuri polish. The top shows a snail (namekuji), takamaki-e next to a stream and rock. The ground above ferns in golden lacquered in gold and silver takamaki-e, brown wood has two different tones, with hiramaki-e, the reverse decorated with on its way, stretching its feelers outwards. the lighter one almost appearing like gold. more golden ferns. The koi is a symbol The underside shows a signature TOSHI Himotoshi on the reverse with the peg to of persistence and companion to Kinko written in gold with kao below. The tie the cord on the inside. The signature in sennin who often rides on a giant, 162 163 artist was a student of Iizuka Toyo and gold lacquered hiramaki-e RYUSAI and red magical carp. The scales are lacquered A TSUISHU LACQUER NETSUKE OF THE CALLIGRAPHER OGISHI A LACQUERED AND INLAID HAKO NETSUKE WITH STAG was well-known for this style of netsuke, lacquer kao. particularly fine and the visible eye is AND A SERVANT BOY Lacquer and wood hako netsuke with inlays. Japan, late 19th century, including many manju. The kao is also inlaid. Tsuishu lacquer netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) -EIJI PERIOD n typical of the artist. The signature Ryusai most likely CORRESPONDS TO THE LACQUER ARTIST +ORYUSAI $)!-%4%2 #- This netsuke with an interesting form is crafted in a Chinese style with An interesting hako netsuke (small box/container) consisting of two $)!-%4%2 #- due to similarity in signature and lacquer red lacquer known as tsuishu. The top shows the ancient Chinese parts, the cover lacquered in gold above a roiro-nuri ground. The gold work. He was particularly known for his Conditon: One restored vertical crack calligrapher Ogishi (Wang Xizhi) painting with a large brush on a scroll lacquer is embellished with various flowers inlaid in mother-of-pearl. Condition: Very good condition work using fine gold lacquer powder to through the manju CLUE RESIDUE ON THE hanging from a pine branch. The underside shows a rocky landscape The center is decorated with a stag inlaid in mother-of-pearl, with one Provenance: American private collection, create a ‘matt’ effect, as is displayed in inside with a pavilion as well as a servant boy who is bringing Ogishi a sack full HOOF RAISED AS THE GENTLE CREATURE LOOKS BACKWARDS THE ANTLERS INLAID old museum number written in white on this lacquer netsuke. Provenance: French private collection of food. The four side openings are widened and four-lobed. with shibuichi. The reverse with a fern and a star-shaped flower in gold the interior lacquer and mother-of-pearl. $)!-%4%2 #- Estimate EUR 800,- 3):% X X #- ( X 7 X $ Estimate EUR 800,- Starting price EUR 400,- 3):% X #- Starting price EUR 400,- Condition: Very good condition Condition: Excellent condition 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION Provenance: German private collection #ONDITION 'OOD CONDITION SOME LOSS OF THE ANTLER OF THE STAG Provenance: French private collection Estimate EUR 800,- Estimate EUR 600,- Starting price EUR 400,- Starting price EUR 300,- Estimate EUR 600,- Starting price EUR 300,-
124 125 INRO
167 168 A FINE GURI LACQUER NETSUKE IN THE FORM OF A DOUBLE A LARGE LACQUERED WOOD NETSUKE OF SAMBASO PROPS GOURD Lacquer and wood netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Guri lacquer and wood netsuke, with silver mounts. Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A gold lacquered wood netsuke depicting a ‘bell tree’ and a fan which are used for the Sambaso dance. This dance originates from the Noh The function of this rare netsuke was to store powdered ink to play Okina and involves the old man (Okina) performing a lively and accompany a sagemono of yatate (writing set). The guri lacquer humorous dance with a fan and hand bells. The entire netsuke is covered technique is accomplished by applying alternating layers of red and black in gold lacquer, with details in hiramaki-e and the fan is decorated with lacquer and polishing them, often carving patterns of stylized clouds, as clouds of fine nashiji. The underside is fitted with a silver mount with a 169 is the case with this netsuke. ring attached which functions as the himotoshi. Likely this was part of A VERY RARE FOUR-CASE LACQUER AND SHIBAYAMA INRO WITH with his warrior helmet are particularly striking. Signed with red lacquer the sagemono of a Noh actor and was used often as it is characteristically THE SHICHIFUKUJIN BY KAKOSAI SHOZAN AND TOUNSAI SHOZAN. Similar ojime by this artist are known. This technique comes from China and can be traced back to the Tang rubbed on the high points. Lacquer inro with gold, ivory and inlays. Japan, early 19th century, DYNASTY "# !$ Guri and tixi lacquerware are some of the Edo period (1615-1868) Signed KAKOSAI SHOZAN in gold lacquer on the underside, with red rarest and most sought-after works in Chinese art. This netsuke was ,%.'4( #- seal, and engraved on mother-of-pearl inlay TOUNSAI +AKOSAI 3HOZAN made in the 18th century, when netsuke were heavily influenced by A four-case inro with dense gold ikakeji all around. The Seven Lucky Gods predominantly known by the latter name, is considered one of the most Chinese art, with an emphasis on functionality and thus sometimes quite Condition: Loss to lacquer in some areas consistent with age and use are individually depicted in takamaki-e and with inlays in circular reserves. talented inro artists of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. SIMPLE HOWEVER EVEN THOUGH THE DOUBLE GOURD DESIGN IS SIMPLISTIC THE Provenance: French private collection The side with three of the gods shows – from top to bottom – Bishamon in technique is mastered to perfection, arguably surpassing the Chinese armor, Daikoku with his lucky hammer and Fukurokuju with the elongated ).2/ (%)'(4 #- /*)-% (%)'(4 #- prototypes. Silver mounts serve as himotoshi and stopper. Estimate EUR 1.000,- head, god of wealth and long life. The other side shows four gods, starting Starting price EUR 500,- at the top with Benten, followed by Ebisu with the tai (seabream), god of Condition: Good condition with minor wear to lacquer and one possible (%)'(4 #- fishermen, then Hotei with a fan and a large, protruding belly and finally restoration to inlay Jurojin, god of wisdom, with his shika (deer). An overall very fine work Provenance: German private collection Condition: Excellent condition - very well preserved BY TWO ARTISTS THE LACQUER WORK BY +AKOSAI AND THE CARVING BY 4OUNSAI !UCTION COMPARISON &OR AN INRO WITH THE SAME DESIGN BY +AKOSAI 3HOZAN Provenance: German private collection All faces are carved and inlaid in ivory, horn or mother-of-pearl. Gold however without the shibayama style inlay by Tounsai see Christie’s, Literature: Compare to a near identical example in ‘The Virginia Atchley nashiji on the interior of the cases. *APANESE !RT $ESIGN ,ONDON .OVEMBER LOT Collection of Japanese Miniature Arts’, page 173, no. N242. The round ojime, signed Shozan, shows all shichifukujin with their heads. Estimate EUR 3.000,- Estimate EUR 1.000,- The high, bald head of fukurokuju, the female Benten and Bishamon Starting price EUR 1.500,- Starting price EUR 500,-
126 127 128 129 171 A RARE SET CONSISTING OF A FOUR- CASE INRO, SILVER OJIME AND NETSUKE DEPICTING KACHO-E BY THE KAJIKAWA FAMILY Gold lacquer inro, silver ojime and ivory netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A four-case gold lacquer inro on a kinji ground 170 with takamaki-e, hiramaki-e and togidashi-e. The A FINE FOUR-CASE LACQUER AND GOLD INRO WITH shoulder and base are rounded in an appealing MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAYS BY KOMA KORYU MANNER "OTH SIDES SHOW Kacho-e (bird-and- Lacquer, gold and inro with mother-of-pearl inlays. Japan, flower painting) motifs in gold takamaki-e. One late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) side shows a large-headed bird, most likely a parrot, sleeping on a tree trunk, while the other A four-case inro, masterfully crafted and decorated with a shows a songbird painted in black and blue on kujaku (peacock), symbolizing beauty and dignity as well a prunus tree in bloom. Particularly appealing is as serving as an emblem of the deity Kujaku Myo-o, and the fine gold nashiji on the interior of the cases. supposedly a remedy against snake bites. The dignified 3IGNED +AJIKAWA 3AKU ON THE BOTTOM is represented very well on this inro, with the peacock’s magnificent tail spread over the entire reverse, inlaid with The en suite netsuke and silver ojime echo the mother-of-pearl in different colours. The bird is next to a kacho-e of the inro. The well-crafted netsuke blooming sakura (cherry) tree. Takamaki-e with gold, also shows a bird perched on a lotus leaf with a gold nashiji, on the interior and exterior. Signature KOMA second leaf, containing a himotoshi, upside- KORYU saku (made by). This artist is one of the most down below. EMINENT OF THE VERY LARGE +OMA CLAN OF LACQUER MASTERS which was founded in the 17th century. ).2/ (%)'(4 #- .%435+% 7)$4( #-
,%.'4( #- Condition: The inro in good condition with expected wear and surface scratches. The Condition: Good condition netsuke in fine condition with a good, used Provenance: English private collection patina. One tiny section of the tail has been reattached. Estimate EUR 1.000,- 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION Starting price EUR 500,- Auction comparison: For a similar inro, unsigned HOWEVER ATTRIBUTED TO THE +AJIKAWA SCHOOL SEE "ONHAMS &INE *APANESE 7ORKS OF !RT .EW York, 16 September 2014, lot 2101.
Estimate EUR 1.000,- Starting price EUR 500,-
130 131 2 views
172 173 174 175 A FOUR CASE LACQUER AND GOLD INRO BY HOSHIN A RARE THREE-CASE LACQUER INRO WITH AN ELEPHANT BY A FOUR-CASE LACQUER INRO WITH SHOKI AND ONI AN ELEGANT FOUR-CASE INRO WITH GOLD MON Lacquer and gold inro with some silver. Japan, late 18th to first half of 19th YOZAN ,ACQUER AND GOLD INRO *APAN S -EIJI PERIOD Lacquer and gold inro and hako netsuke. century, Edo period (1615-1868) Lacquer inro with colours and bone. Japan, 19th century, Edo period Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) (1615-1868) A four-case inro with bright black roironuri, the depiction in takamaki-e with A four case inro crafted in the style of kacho-e. The background imitates colors but especially a lot of gold. One side shows the great demon hunter A four-case inro with very elegant, black roironuri and wood grain, the depiction in takamaki-e with gold shows mostly prunus A three-case inro with a large, caparisoned elephant in takamaki-e on Shoki sneaking through the night with a pinched look on his face as if spooked. decorative motifs in takamaki-e WITH BRIGHT GOLD "OTH SIDES blossoms, also a gnarly, withered tree trunk. Peony and three flying birds. the front side. The animal is carrying a large vessel full of flowers on its He can be identified from his winged cap of a Chinese minister as well as the show the karabana mon, “Chinese Flower”, which has Signature HOSHIN with gold on the underside. The small, round ojime BACK 4HE LACQUER TECHNIQUE IS SOPHISTICATED THE ELEPHANT IS WHITE WITH straight ken sword, which he has drawn. The other side shows a steep mountain been a popular emblem of many aristocratic families since with gold lacquer shows a miniscule painting of a Shinto temple with a coloured decorations while the vessel is black and the flowers inside slope with a cave, in which the red oni (demon) is hiding. He is shrieking full of ancient times. The depiction of this karabana can be varied, red torii. it - of a variety of colours - extend to the top of the inro. The reverse is fear as he has already spotted the approaching demon hunter. Gold and red as opposed to other mon that show flowers, it is important dominated by the dark brown wooden background with its fine grain kirikane flakes on the gold mountain slope, the fully golden tree with rich foliage that the five flower petals have a round, outward protrusion (%)'(4 #- pattern and shows a small archaic tripod, possibly carved from bone or IS ESPECIALLY POWERFUL "EAD SHAPED OCHRE BROWN LACQUER OJIME in the center. Gold nashiji on the interior of the inro cases. ivory and painted black. Gold lacquer signature YOZAN saku (made this) Wood ojime. Condition: Good condition on the underside. The style of this inro is reminiscent of Ogawa Haritsu. (%)'(4 #- Provenance: French private collection The en suite hako netsuke, in the shape of a casket, also (%)'(4 #- #ONDITION 'OOD CONDITION EXPECTED WEAR TO LACQUER PARTICULARLY ON THE EDGES shows these two versions of karabana in gold on black Estimate EUR 600,- Provenance: The Harris collection no. 267 (with old label and description) then gleaming roironuri, but also a third version. Gold lacquer and Starting price EUR 300,- Condition: Generally, in good condition - with expected wear and losses French private collection himotoshi on the interior. to lacquer Provenance: German private collection Estimate EUR 600,- ).2/ (%)'(4 #- HAKO .%435+% 7)$4( #- Starting price EUR 300,- Estimate EUR 600,- Condition: Good condition with expected wear. Chip to Starting price EUR 300,- lacquer on one side. The hako netsuke in excellent condition. 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION
Estimate EUR 600,- Starting price EUR 300,-
132 133 176 177 A GOLD LACQUER INRO OF TWO RATS BY REIBOKU A VERY RARE SEVEN-CASE INRO WITH TWO SHISHI AFTER SHIOMI MASANARI BY GYOKUSAI TACHIBANA MASAMITSU Gold lacquer inro. Japan, late 18th century, Edo period Lacquer with gold. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) (1615-1868)
Published: ‘The Index of Inro Aritsts’, Edward A rare seven-case gold lacquer inro by the rare and Wrangham, 1995, p. 208 CELEBRATED ARTIST 'YOKUSAI 4ACHIBANA -ASAMITSU "OTH sides show a snarling shishi in takamaki-e, with flaming A sensitive depiction of two rats on a fundame ground MANES AND TAILS CHASING EACH OTHER THE EYES BEAUTIFULLY lacquered in silver sumie togidashi. This design is inlaid. Gold nashiji on the interior of all cases. Signature exclusively known by the celebrated artist Shiomi GYOKUSAI TACHIBANA MASAMITSU and red kao on the -ASANARI 4HE INRO IS SIGNED Goyo onmakieshi (official underside. The lacquer artist is predominantly known as maki-e Lacquerers), Reiboku ga (painted by Reiboku) Gyokusai. with kao. -EANING THIS WAS AN OFlCIAL maki-e lacquerer to the shogunate at the beginning of the Edo period. The metal ojime has an elongated ovoid shape, is signed and shows a peony blossom in takabori. (%)'(4 #- 7)$4( #- ).2/ (%)'(4 #- /*)-% ,%.'4( #- Condition: Signs of age and use to the lacquer surface Provenance: Edward Wrangham collection no. 2032, Condition: Fine condition with expected wear and acquired in 1991 at Christie’s, London surface scratches Auction comparison: For an inro with the same design by Provenance: American private collection 3HIOMI -ASANARI SEE #HRISTIES 4HE *APANESE !ESTHETIC Auction comparison: For another by this rare artist see ,ONDON -AY LOT Christie’s, Oriental Ceramics and Works of Art, London, 8 June 2000, lot 3. Estimate EUR 1.500,- Starting price EUR 750,- Estimate EUR 2.000,- Starting price EUR 1.000,-
134 135 178 A FOUR-CASE INRO WITH FUJISAN AND ARIWARA NO NARIHIRA BY SHOKASAI AND NOBUKATSU Lacquer, gold, metal and mother-of-pearl inro. Japan, Edo, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Published: Illustrated in ‘The Art collection formed by THE LATE (EBER 2 "ISHOP 4HOMAS % +IRBY .EW 9ORK 1906 – catalogue number 1465
A four-case inro with fine lacquer work and much gold, showing the Japanese courtier and waka poet Ariwara NO .ARIHIRA RIDING INTO EXILE AND PASSING BY -OUNT Fuji, which he gazes at with wonder. He is reining in his horse, wearing a courtly eboshi ON HIS HEAD HIS servant is pictured on the other side. These figures are made from shakudo, the red-crowned cranes (tancho tsuru) flying by are inlaid with silvery mother-of-pearl. -OUNT &UJI IS VERY POWERFUL WITH PINES AND WATER IN the foreground, abundant gold kirikane. The interior of the cases with gold nashiji. Two signatures on the underside, the gold signature SHOKASAI is from the lacquer master, whose main productive period was between around 1830 and 1860. The signature on metal is from Gyokuryuken NOBUKATSU, a metal artist who lived in Edo. Shibuichi ojime.
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Condition: Excellent condition with very minor expected wear to lacquer Provenance: From the important collection of Heber R. "ISHOP Auction comparison: For a similar inro by Shokasai with METAL INLAY SEE "ONHAMS *APANESE WORKS OF !RT .EW York, 19 September 2008, lot 5049. For an inro with metal inlay by Nobukatsu and lacquer BY THE +AJIKAWA WORKSHOP SEE #HRISTIES *APANESE AND +OREAN !RT .EW 9ORK 3EPTEMBER LOT ! VERY SIMILAR INRO WITH LACQUERWORK BY +AKOSAI 3HOZAN AND METALWORK BY .OBUKATSU WAS SOLD AT "ONHAMS &INE *APANESE !RT ,ONDON -AY LOT
Estimate EUR 3.000,- Starting price EUR 1.500,-
0ORTRAIT OF "ISHOP IN *ADE n #OURTESY OF &OR THE +OKEI HORSE ILLUSTRATED HERE SEE LOT THE -ETROPOLITAN -USEUM OF !RT .EW 9ORK
136 137 OJIME
183 A RARE DUAL FUNCTION SOLID GOLD OJIME AND NETSUKE OF THE GOD OF WEALTH DAIKOKU Gold ojime/netsuke. Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Daikoku is one of the Seven Lucky Gods in Japanese mythology. This ojime surely once belonged to a wealthy merchant, as it is made from pure gold and Daikoku was a popular patron of merchants. His attributes include his magic mallet, which can produce anything desired when struck, as well as the full bales of rice he is standing on. Himotoshi on the reverse in the 179 180 sack carried by the deity, allowing A STAINED IVORY OJIME BY OHARA AN IVORY OJIME OF A RABBIT this piece to also be used as a MITSUHIRO (1810 – 1875) OF A KAKI FRUIT Ivory ojime. Japan, 19th century to netsuke, due to the considerable Stained ivory ojime. Japan, Osaka, 19th century, -EIJI PERIOD weight of the solid gold. Edo period (1615-1868) A rabbit, or usagi, huddled into a round (%)'(4 #- This miniature work was crafted by Ohara shape. The rabbit is the fourth animal in -ITSUHIRO FROM /SAKA ONE OF THE BEST KNOWN the zodiac, but is also popular as the moon Condition: Good condition, netsuke carvers. It should be noted that the rabbit, who lives on the moon and polishes expected minor nicks and biwa fruit, which is similar to the Japanese the full moon disk. scratches Persimmon or kaki, is one of the most noted Provenance: French private NETSUKE MOTIFS USED BY -ITSUHIRO WHOSE USE 7)$4( #- collection of themes however was very varied. Perfectly carved signature (especially regarding the small Condition: Good condition Estimate EUR 1.500,- size of this work) MITSUHIRO. Provenance: German private collection Starting price EUR 750,-
$)!-%4%2 #- Estimate EUR 100,- Starting price EUR 50,- Condition: Fine conditon 181 Provenance: French private collection A SHAKUDO PENDANT OF A BUGAKU 184 MASK OF RYO-O AND COMPASS A SILVER OJIME OF A RAKAN ON A LION Estimate EUR 300,- Pendant, shakudo, silver and gold. Japan, Silver ojime, Japan, 19th century, Edo period Starting price EUR 150,- -EIJI PERIOD (1615-1868)
182 A very unusual pendant with two very different A small ojime depicting the rakan (the A SILVER-PLATED METAL OJIME OF THE sides. One shows an expressive bugaku mask of Japanese word for arhat, one who has LUCKY DWARF FUKUSUKE the dragon king Ryo-o with large gilt eyes and achieved nirvana) known as Shubaka Sonja. Silver-plated metal ojime. Japan, 19th century, a low-hanging chin piece, which is worn loose His characteristic attribute is the ruyi scepter, Edo period (1615-1868) dangling from cords in actual bugaku masks known as nyoi in Japan, which he is holding of Ryo-o. The other side is flat, silver-plated up high, a symbol of the immortality of Fukusuke, or “Lucky Dwarf”, is said to have and has a tiny inlaid compass (diameter 8 mm), "UDDHIST TEACHINGS been a rich merchant of abnormally small size, which is functional. who helped the poor as much as he could and (%)'(4 #- therefore became known as fukusuke -OST (%)'(4 EXCL GILDED HANGING LOOP #- often depicted in a seated position, well- Condition: Good condition dressed and with an unusually large head. Condition: Excellent condition Provenance: American private collection 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION (%)'(4 #- Estimate EUR 200,- Estimate EUR 100,- Starting price EUR 100,- Condition: Good condition with a fine patina Starting price EUR 50,- Provenance: French private collection
Estimate EUR 100,- Starting price EUR 50,-
138 139 SAGEMONO, OKIMONO & OTHER CARVINGS
Detail of lot 185
185 186 187 188 A STAG-ANTLER A STAG-ANTLER AN UMIMATSU AN IVORY HANDLE KISERUZUTSU (PIPE CASE) KISERUZUTSU (PIPE YATATE PEN CASE OR WITH DRAGON, OF RIHAKU CASE) WITH HERON KISERTUTZSU SIGNED TOKO Stag-antler. Japan, 19th century, AND MALLARDS Umimatsu (black coral). Ivory. Japan, late 19th Edo period (1615-1868) Stag-antler. Japan, 19th Japan, 19th century, Edo century, Meiji period century, Edo period period (1615-1868) (1868-1912) A pipe case, elaborately carved (1615-1868) in relief, with a long straight This is an unusual example A scaled dragon coiled tube. The kiseruzutsu shows This case for a of a yatate, a case for around the slightly the great poet Rihaku, who kiseru (pipe) shows a a fude pen, made from conical rod. Its rather lived in China (where he is sagi (heron) in between brown to brown-black small head is hidden KNOWN AS ,I "AI DURING THE large lotus leaves, as well umimatsu (black coral) between clouds and hard Tang dynasty, standing under a as rocks (incorporated and depicting a tree trunk to see at first glance. pine tree next to a cliff holding into the characteristic with leaves and two nuts He has long barbels and a quill and seemingly looking antler structure) and as well as a protruding horns. A semi-sculptural for his paper. The culprit is botan (peony) flowers. bulge that was used to work with some located on the reverse – a Two mallards are flying attach the pen case to the openwork. The upper crane, symbol of longevity, down from the sky at owner’s belt. The opening end with a smooth ball, flies away with Rihaku’s poem breakneck speed. The on the upper side with red-coloured signature trailing from its leg. A waterfall, insertable part shows yellow metal. Possibly, this TOKO in the lower area. crashing down from rocks, is a crescent moon and case was used for a pipe, depicted on an insertable part. clouds. Cord channel or kiseru, in which it would LENGTH 24.3 CM The typically rough structure through the space be called kiseruzutsu of the antler was brilliantly between the case and instead. This piece is Condition: Good incorporated into the depiction neck of one of the stylistically reminiscent of condition with very of the rock. The cord channel mallards. the Iwami school. minor fritting to the through the protruding pine edges of the carving tree. ,%.'4( #- LENGTH 16.5 CM Provenance: British private collection ,%.'4( #- Condition: Excellent Condition: Good condition condition with minor natural flaws in Estimate EUR 400,- #ONDITION %XCELLENT CONDITION Provenance: Collection the material Starting price EUR 200,- expected wear of Arno Ziesnitz Provenance: Austrian Provenance: Collection of Arno private collection Ziesnitz Estimate EUR 800,- Starting price EUR 400,- Estimate EUR 600,- Estimate EUR 800,- Starting price EUR 300,- Starting price EUR 400,-
140 141 191 AN IVORY OKIMONO OF A SARUMAWASHI BY KOGETSU )VORY OKIMONO *APAN -EIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
A very well executed, sculptural okimono figure of a walking sarumawashi (monkey trainer) with his son beside him. These monkey trainers would perform tricks with their monkey, or saru, in front of a street audience. This one is jumping around on its master’s shoulder and is wearing clothes. The sarumawashi is holding a pole with a large ring at the end for the monkey to jump through. He is holding a shishi head with a cloth in the other hand. The facial features and details such as hands, paws and feet with waraji sandals are executed in a lively manner, as are the garment decorations, which include the dharmachakra, leaves and chrysanthemum BLOSSOMS "OTH lGURES ON A mAT BASE the boy, holding up a piece of fruit while striking a dance pose, is carved separately. Signed KO-GETSU to (carved this) on the 189 190 underside of the base. AN IVORY CIGARETTE HOLDER AN IVORY HANDLE WITH A WITH MONKEYS MONKEY, BEETLE AND SNAKE (%)'(4 INCLUDING POLE #- )VORY *APAN -EIJI PERIOD Ivory handle with inlays. Japan, or later -EIJI PERIOD OR LATER #ONDITION 6ERY GOOD CONDITION THREE AGE cracks on the head of the sarumawashi A particularly long and quite elegant The staff-shaped handle is crafted in Provenance: Austrian private collection cigarette holder with mouthpiece, the form of a bamboo stalk. A saru carved with two monkeys, or saru, one (monkey) wearing clothes sits on top, Estimate EUR 1.000,- seated and the other in movement - holding a hyotan surely containing Starting price EUR 500,- both with dense fur. The monkey is an sake but revealing a snake instead, to animal in the zodiac. the monkey’s dismay. A large beetle is crawling on the monkey’s thigh. The ,%.'4( #- bamboo stalk is decorated with leaves in different manners and a beetle, all Condition: Good condition, one minor inlaid with red-brown horn and silvery nick to the surface of the ivory mother-of-pearl. 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION ,%.'4( #- Estimate EUR 200,- Starting price EUR 100,- Condition: Good condition with only minor age cracks 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION
Estimate EUR 800,- Starting price EUR 400,-
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192 193 194 AN EXCELLENT IVORY OKIMONO OF A DRUNKEN ONI WITH TANUKI A GILT BRONZE OKIMONO OF A SKELETON, MONKEY AND FROGS AN IVORY OKIMONO OF MONKEYS ON A ROCK Ivory okimono. Japan, late 19th CENTURY TO -EIJI PERIOD "RONZE WITH GILDING *APAN LATE th CENTURY -EIJI PERIOD )VORY OKIMONO *APAN -EIJI PERIOD
A drunken oni, depicted as a vendor, his face and horns very finely carved, in a joyous The okimono crafted in solid bronze, with remnants of gilding. The A monkey, possibly the mother of the two young monkeys crawling over dance pose. The demon is holding a piece of an octopus tentacle up high in one hand composition is dense, depicting a skeleton resting on a monkey, with and under it. A dense composition with lively details. The monkey, or and a sake bottle with a character meaning “more of that” (among other things) in human clothes, holding a pearl in one hand. The skeleton is leaning on saru, is also part of the zodiac. Excellent treatment of the fur. This piece THE OTHER (E IS CARRYING AN UMBRELLA ON HIS BACK "ESIDE THE oni is a tanuki, a kind of a staff and looming over the monkey. One frog is climbing on top of presumably served as a cane handle and was crafted into an okimono demonic raccoon, which is sometimes also depicted selling sake. The garment folds and the skeleton and the other is by the feet of the monkey. The warts of with a smooth cut base. other details are carved in a very lively manner, and a two-character inscription inlaid in the frogs, the fur of the monkey and the decorations of the clothes are red lacquer within a decorative reserve on the tanuki’s belly, presumably reading 嚖㮹 – accomplished with good detail. (%)'(4 #- loosely translating to ‘savage people’. (%)'(4 #- Condition: Very good condition with a nerve cord channel cleverly (%)'(4 #- worked around and plugged through the center of the piece Condition: Good condition, the gilding has been lost in some areas 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION Condition: Good condition, one hand has been reattached - but barely visible Provenance: Austrian private collection Provenance: Austrian private collection Estimate EUR 600,- Estimate EUR 1.000,- Starting price EUR 300,- Estimate EUR 1.500,- Starting price EUR 500,- Starting price EUR 750,-
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No. 24 No. 25 No. 27 No. 28 No. 29 195 196 AN IVORY OKIMONO OF A BIJIN WITH A LONG-TAILED AN IVORY OKIMONO OF A HAWK AND SQUIRREL COCKEREL BY SEISHU Ivory okimono. Japan, 19th CENTURY TO -EIJI PERIOD )VORY OKIMONO *APAN -EIJI PERIOD A taka (hawk) is perched on a rock, on which a tree trunk is growing. A A standing young lady wearing a long Chinese robe, her shoes with smaller animal, presumably a squirrel is curiously yet carefully emerging raised toes hint at the noble Celestial Empire. She is holding a very from a crack underneath the bird and looking towards it. This okimono long-tailed cockerel, called nagao tori, which is bred particularly represents the weak prevailing over the strong with caution and cunning. on Shikoku, the smallest of the four main islands of Japan. In her The eyes of both animals are inlaid, a fruit with leaves is carved into the other hand, she is holding an uchiwa (fan). Her hair is tied in a top base. No. 34 No. 36 No. 37 No. 38 No. 40 knot with loops of hair covering both ears. Her facial features are executed in a fine and quite sensual manner. Decorative patterns on (%)'(4 #- the robe, predominantly floral. Signed on the flat underside of the oval base, SEISHU. Condition: Good general condition with two age cracks. The top of the branch is chipped (%)'(4 #- 0ROVENANCE "RITISH PRIVATE COLLECTION
Condition: Very good condition Estimate EUR 600,- Provenance: Austrian private collection Starting price EUR 300,-
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