Page 17 - Fine Japanese Art March 27, 2020 Galerie Zacke Netsuke and Okimono

11 | A RARE WOOD NETSUKE
OF A CHINESE MAN
Unsigned
Japan, 18th century, Edo period
(1615-1868)

A dynamically crafted early wood
netsuke of a Chinese man with typical
hairstyle and wearing a Chinese coat
incised with scrolling vines. His right
hand is clenched into a fist and his other
hand holds his characteristic tasseled
hat. His face is expressively carved. The
lightly stained wood has developed a
rich patina. The backside with large,
asymmetrical himotoshi.
HEIGHT 6.6 cm
Condition: Very good, complete
condition.
Provenance: European collection.
Estimate EUR 2.500,-
Starting price EUR 1.250,-

9 | A WOOD NETSUKE OF GAMA SENNIN 10 | A LARGE STAINED IVORY NETSUKE
OF A CHINESE IMMORTAL
Unsigned
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Unsigned
Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Published: Östasiatiska Museet (1999) Netsuke, p. 24.
Exhibited: Östasiatiska Museet, Sweden, Stockholm, 16 October
1999 – 9 January 2000. The ivory heavily stained in a deep-red color, depicting a standing
Chinese immortal pointing at the scroll he is holding before him. 12 | AN IVORY NETSUKE OF TWO SAGES
His robe is finely carved and elegantly flowing. On his back he INSIDE A MIKAN
A dynamic and large wood netsuke of Gama Sennin, one foot carries a long sword, most likely identifying him as Lu Dongbin,
raised, and one hand holding a long gnarly cane, the other one of the eight immortals. Large himotoshi through the back. Unsigned
supporting his chin. Gama’s expression is joyful, his mouth Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
and eyes are opened wide. His trusty toad sits on his shoulder. HEIGHT 9.1 cm
The Sennin’s artemisia leaf cloak is finely carved, the folds
accentuated, the sleeve forming a ‘natural’ himotoshi – the other Condition: Good condition with age cracks and some wear to A naturalistic representation of a mikan (satsuma) pierced on
in the back below his obi. staining. both sides to reveal two minutely carved sages playing go. Natural
Provenance: Ex collection Mrs. Gunvor Bjorkman. himotoshi through the stem.
HEIGHT 9 cm
Estimate EUR 1.500,- HEIGHT 3.4 cm
Condition: Remarkably, in excellent, complete condition with age- Starting price EUR 750,-
appropriate wear. Condition: Very good condition with a fine patina.
Provenance: Ex collection Mrs. Gunvor Bjorkman. Provenance: Old Zagreb private collection.
Estimate EUR 1.500,- Estimate EUR 600,-
Starting price EUR 750,- Starting price EUR 300,-

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