Page 215 - Fine Japanese Art Auction November 2 2019 Galerie Zacke

260 | HIDETOMO: A LARGE AND RARE STAG ANTLER
NETSUKE OF A CHINESE MAN WITH SQUIRREL
By Hidetomo, signed Hidetomo
Japan, mid-18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Published: Barry Davies Oriental Art, Netsuke and Inro from
European Collections (London, 2002), no. 80.
Galerie Gemini & Ichimonji Art (Munich, 2004), no.180.

A Chinese man, wearing an antique buttoned Chinese dress, is
holding a leash in one hand to which a squirrel is attached. The
squirrel, with large inlaid eyes, is lying across the man’s shoulder
with its leg and tail trailing down his back and resting its chin on the
man’s hand which holds the squirrel by its collar. A very unusual
and possibly unique depiction. Very large himotoshi through the
back and signature in a rectangular raised plaque HIDETOMO লƤ.
HEIGHT 11.8 cm

Condition: Some wear around the himotoshi and a minor loss to
the tail of the squirrel. The legs are a later addition.
Provenance: Collection Dr. John Strong, then sold by Barry Davies,
then Galerie Gemini & Ichimonji art, then Luxembourg private
collection.
Estimate EUR 2.000,-
Starting price EUR 1.000,-

259 | A GOOD STAG ANTLER
NETSUKE OF A DUTCHMAN
Unsigned
Japan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

Carved from a beautiful honey-colored piece of antler with barely
any imperfections and depicting a smiling, standing Dutchman
holding a fan and wearing a large hat. Very good angled and
asymmetrical himotoshi through the reverse. The simplicity of the
subject and use of material are harmonious.
HEIGHT 5.8 cm

Condition: Excellent condition.
Provenance: Swiss private collection.
Estimate EUR 1.500,-
Starting price EUR 750,-

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