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A DELIGHTFUL UMOREGI WOOD NETSUKE OF YUKI DARUMA AN AMBER NETSUKE OF A LITTLE MAIKO
By Nakamura Masatoshi (1915-2001), 1970 By Sakai Masami (b. 1937), 1990-2000
The snowman crafted with a whimsical expression rendered in The diminutive figure rendered with colored lacquer details, the
shakudo with incised details, incised signature Masatoshi. caramel translucent amber signed at the feet near the himotoshi.
1 1/4in (3.1cm) high 1 1/2in (3.8cm) high
$2,000 - 3,000 $1,000 - 1,500

Provenance Provenance
Raymond Bushell, Tokyo, 1976, by inventory Makino, Tokyo, 2013, by inventory
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A WOOD STUDY OF A CHIDORI A BOXWOOD DARUMA
By Michael Birch (1926-2008) By Tenzan, Edo Period (1615-1868), 19th century
Olivewood ad black mussel pearl, carved with wings outstretched, Seated and leaning on a large flywhisk, the shaft carved as a coiled
inlaid with pearl eyes, signed in a gold reserve by the himotoshi. dragon, signed Tenzan.
3 1/2in (8.8cm) long 1 1/2in (3.8cm)

$1,000 - 1,500 $800 - 1,200
Provenance Provenance
Elaine Erenkranz, Miami 1983, by inventory Sotheby’s New York, 1989, by inventory

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BOXWOOD STUDY OF A CAMELLIA A BOXWOOD DARUMA
By Aramaki Shubi (1916-1999) By Hakusui, Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
and a carnelian ladybug perched on a a leaf, the open leaves forming Holding a flywhisk in his left hand.
the himotoshi, signed in a gold reserve. 1 1/4in (3.3cm) high
1 1/2in (3.8cm) long
$1,000 - 1,500
$800 - 1,200
Provenance
Provenance Konishi, Los Angeles 2004, by inventory
Makino, Tokyo, 1978 by inventory
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A WOOD AND MIXED METAL NETSUKE Edo period (1615-1868), mid 19th century
Unknown artist, Contemporary The crouching amphibian with bug eyes and gaping mouth, unsigned.
composed of gold, shakudo on a finely polished hardwood, showing 2in (5.1cm) long
a semi (cicada) on a section of a hollow log, signed with a kao by the
himotoshi. $800 - 1,200
2in (5.1cm) long

$1,000 - 1,500
Provenance
Sotheby’s, New York, 1989, by inventory

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