Page 15 - Fine Japanese Art Auction November 2 2019 Galerie Zacke

7 | A LARGE AND EARLY WOOD
NETSUKE OF A CHINESE
COURT OFFICIAL
Unsigned
Japan, early 18th century, Edo period
(1615-1868)

A very large wood netsuke of a standing
Chinese court official with a beautiful patina.
The man is wearing a large courtly hat,
holding a fan and leaning on a long stick,
which extends almost to the top of his hat.
His facial features are worn, though still
recognizable and show a deeply focused
expression. His robe is detailed showing
many deep and accentuated folds. The large
himotoshi are angular and found on the
backside and side, showing significant wear.
5 | A GOOD IVORY NETSUKE OF HOTEI 6 | A LARGE AND UNUSUAL A functional netsuke, large but not too heavy
WOOD NETSUKE OF DAIKOKU and significantly worn with a beautiful patina,
Unsigned showing that this was a well-loved and used
Japan, Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Unsigned netsuke.
Japan, early 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
HEIGHT 13 cm
The lucky god Hotei is seated, pot-bellied, with a shiny bald head
and typically large earlobes, indicating his enlightenment. His Depicting the god of wealth and patron of the merchants Daikoku, Condition: Very good age-related condition.
robe is finely carved with accentuated garment folds and he has with large earlobes, smiling, wearing his typical hat and holding his The wood is worn and shows a good patina,
one hand rested on his knee, with the other flat on the ground mallet up high. The reverse shows a scoop-like structure, the inside with minor old smooth chips to the edge of
supporting himself, visible on the underside. The decorations on partially with remains of old black lacquer and a central bridge the robe, minor scratches, cracks and nicks.
his robe are worn, but still visible and finely executed. Hotei has a where the himotoshi is located. A rustic, old and very functional Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection.
quite amusing expression – it looks as if he was struggling to smile wood netsuke with worn-down features and a beautiful aji (patina)
DQG KLV PLQXWHO\ FDUYHG WHHWK DUH YLVLEOH %HDXWLIXO KRQH\ SDWLQD from many years of use and handling. The shape of the netsuke Estimate EUR 1.500,-
wear consistent with age and coherent large himotoshi through the probably depicts a kind of wall hanging used to dispel oni from Starting price EUR 750,-
under- and backside. temple sites.
HEIGHT 4.5 cm HEIGHT 6.2 cm, LENGTH 4.4 cm, WIDTH 3 cm

Condition: Very good condition with beautiful patina, coherent wear Condition: Good condition with signs of age and wear. Possibly one
and expected age cracks. very old and worn-down chip to the upper edge of the backside.
Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection.
Estimate EUR 1.500,- Estimate EUR 1.000,-
Starting price EUR 750,- Starting price EUR 500,-

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