Page 45 - Fine Japanese Art March 27, 2020 Galerie Zacke Netsuke and Okimono

41 | A FINE AND LARGE IVORY NETSUKE
OF A GRAZING HORSE
Unsigned
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

Of ideal netsuke shape, the backside slightly flattened, and
depicting the classic 18th century model of the grazing horse
with its head and neck lowered. The ivory is smooth and shows a
stunning honey patina all over. The mane is finely carved, and the
legs are drawn together for compactness. The expression, as well,
is exquisitely carved. Good asymmetrical himotoshi through the
backside, above the horse’s swinging tail.

HEIGHT 7.6 cm
Condition: Very good condition with expected age cracks and
beautiful patina.
Provenance: British collection.
A particularly fine and large example of a frequently seen model.

Estimate EUR 2.500,-
Starting price EUR 1.250,-

42 | MITSUHARU: AN IVORY
NETSUKE OF A MONKEY

By Mitsuharu, inscribed Masakazu
Japan, Kyoto, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-
1868)

The finely stained ivory netsuke with a rich honey patina, and
depicting a seated monkey holding a fruiting peach branch, placed
on his lap. The large eyes are inlaid with horn pupils and the fur is
very finely incised. The monkey is impishly smiling and has its lips
pressed downwards. Large asymmetrical himotoshi to the reverse.
Inscribed MASAKAZU 正一 within an oval reserve.
HEIGHT 3.6 cm
40 | A FINE IVORY NETSUKE Condition: Very good
OF A RECUMBENT HORSE condition with expected
wear and age cracks.
Unsigned Provenance: British
Japan, Kyoto, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) collection with old
collection labels.
A fine model of a recumbent stallion with its head turned Estimate EUR 2.500,-
backwards, charmingly smiling. The mane is finely incised, as is Starting price EUR 1.250,-
the swinging tail. The ivory is smoothly polished and lustrous in
its appearance. The hooves are finely carved, two of them neatly
tucked underneath its body. Good, asymmetrical himotoshi through
the underside.
LENGTH 5 cm
Condition: Fine condition with two old age cracks.
Provenance: French private collection.
Estimate EUR 3.000,-
Starting price EUR 1.500,-

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