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Ivory netsuke of a craftsman making a bucket.
Signature below, the first unidentified character : ?光.
Japan – Late Edo period (1603-1868) ou Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century – ?光
Width: 1.2 in (3.8 cm) – depth: 1.2 in (3.7 cm) – height: 1.2 in (3.8 cm)
Ivory sculpture okimono of a kingfisher on its base, with a fish in its beak. Its eyes are in hard stone.
Japan - Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Width: 1.6 in (4 cm) - depth: 2.8 in (7.2 cm) - height: 1.6 in (4.3 cm)
Ivory netsuke of a group of three compactly intertwined monkeys, the smallest holding a longevity peach against him. Their eyes are inlaid horn. Their coats are carefully incised and their fingers are finely sculpted. Natural himotoshi through one of the legs.
Signature on the right flank of the largest monkey, in an unidentified rectangular reserve.
Japan - Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Width: 0.8 in (2.5 cm) - Depth: 1.6 (4 cm) - Height: 1.6 in (4.5 cm)
Forestangel Asian Antiques
$10,450.00 This is a superbly Hand-carved EDO Period Boxwood Netsuke depicting a Mother, holding a trumpet in her right hand, and carrying a child on her back...
Zentner Collection
Price on Request An exceptional antique Japanese bowwood carved netsuke - the Yama Inu - a dog resting his paw on his masters scull. Protecting him in even past the point of death. Superstition related to the okuri(yama) inu are extremely old, and are found in all parts of Japan.
The meaning of the dog also speaks about patience, reliability, and obedience. It focuses on protection, guardianship, and service. The dog spirit animal is a noble animal...
GALERIE TIAGO
Sold Inrô of three black lacquer compartments decorated with raden (mother-of-pearl inlay) of ducks on the water or in flight on both sides.
One of the faces shows four ducks (one per box) in different postures among a decoration of stylized bamboo leaves. The upper one in flight, head to the right, the second facing left and about to land, wings spread apart, the third in a resting position, head on its wing, the fourth on the water, leaning its head forward...
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €6,500 A Japanese ivory seal netsuke carved in the shape of Siniu, sitting with his legs bent on an oval sigil base, smiling while holding his head up and turned back.
Edo period late 18th century
Sizes: 5.6 x 3 x 2.8 cm
Condition report: Good condition
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €6,500 A Japanese large ivory netsuke with excellent color and patina depicting a foreigner with trumpet and child on his shoulder.
He has a long beard and curly hair with a necklace with horn pendants in the shape of a chrysanthemum on his back next to the engraved signature Washūjin Kōsen 和州人 光仙, under two large himotoshi.
Edo period 18th century
Sizes: 10,6 x 3 x 2 cm.
Condition report: Good condition
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €6,500 An ivory netsuke depicting Chinnan Sennin, an immortal hermit sage from Japanese mythology, with a serene smile as he controls the dragon Ryu.
This representation is of important dimensions. Ivory, with its colour, shine and patina, enhances the engraving.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century.
Dimensions: 8.7 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Zentner Collection
Sale Pending Antique Japanese netsuke of a boy monk fast asleep on a temple bell, carved of boxwood with painted details, signed: Kyusai (1879-1938). He carved this netsuke between the ages of 36-49, well-known for carving mokugyo, temple bells, in various themes.
Meiji Period (1868-1912) Dimensions: 2 1/8"
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €5,500 Ivory netsuke depicting a dromedary with a long neck that bends backwards. The surface is distinguished by its shine and blonde patina, with color transitions ranging from yellow to lighter ivory. To the touch, the netsuke feels soft and smooth.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 4 x 3.5 x 1.7 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Zentner Collection
$5,000.00 A boxwood carving netsuke in a classic mushroom shape with very fine detailing.
Mushrooms are associated with the natural beauty of the forest. They are considered a good-luck symbol. Finding a mushroom is considered to be very lucky and means good fortune is at hand. This netsuke has the signature mark of Yamada. Provenance: The Avery Brundage Collection Date: 19th C Dimensions: 2" X 1.5" X 1.5"
Conservatoire Sakura
$4,800.00 Netsuké in wood by Kokeï
A rabbit with its small forming netsuké carved in cherry wood by Kokei. There is no the two hole, the himotoshi is naturally formed by a leg. Unlike most netsuké bearing Kokei's signature which are fakes or plagiarisms, this one is from the artist, indeed the quality is excellent. Everything is good, the volumes, the precision of the carving, the expression of the animals and the feeling of life. The signature is under a back tab.
Japan early 19th century...
Conservatoire Sakura
$4,800.00 Netsuké representing a squirrel, perhaps a dormouse. The little animal is carved from a boar's tooth. He has just been surprised and stands on his hind legs momentarily abandoning the vegetable (eggplant?) he was nibbling. Its inset eyes were carved from a shiny black material, probably horn. The imotoshi is natural, formed by the base of the tail. The artist knew how to breathe life into this little animal...
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €4,800 A boxwood netsuke depicting a snake coiled around a turtle, with eyes made of horn.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century.
Dimensions: 3.7 x 5.5 x 4.8 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Conservatoire Sakura
$4,500.00 The falcon is represented resting on a branch. His expression is attentive and we can guess that he is hunting. The artist knew how to infuse him with all the ruthless savagery in his gaze. It is signed by Haru Mitsu. It is finely carved in wood, probably cherry,the pupils inlaid in black horn.I remember having read that this artist liked to exaggerate certain parts of the body of his subjects, here it is clear that the claws, eyes and beak are strongly exaggerated...
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €4,500 A Japanese excellent ivory netsuke depicting a group of three mushrooms.
The green patina is of excellent quality with finely engraved and crafted lamellae. Every detail has been carefully taken care of, from the shape of the cap to the roots at the base.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 2 x 6 x 4,7 cm.
State of preservation: Very good
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €4,500 Ivory netsuke depicting a snail crawling on a bamboo shoot. The snail is carefully rendered highlighting its curvature of the shell.
The underside is enhanced with spherical horn details and an excellent patina.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 7 x 3 x 3cm.
State of conservation: Very good
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