Page 93 - Fine Japanese Art Auction November 2 2019 Galerie Zacke

104 | A FINE IVORY NETSUKE
OF A RECUMBENT TIGER
Unsigned, circle of Risuke Garaku (active ca. 1780)
Japan, Osaka, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

Carved as a recumbent tiger, dynamically executed and looking
upwards, scratching its left ear with its hindleg. The stripes in
the fur coat are well defined and the fur is masterfully worked,
heavily inked and pleasingly worn. The feline produces a powerful
expression, boldly executed with pupils inlaid in dark buffalo horn.
Another striking detail is the tail which curls around underneath
the body and up the tiger’s back. The well-carved underside shows
large, deep himotoshi. Unsigned, however attributed to the circle of
Risuke Garaku of Osaka.
HEIGHT 3 cm, LENGTH 4.3 cm
Condition: Very good condition with thin age cracks and
appropriate wear.
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Estimate EUR 4.000,-
Starting price EUR 2.000,-

103 | AN IVORY NETSUKE OF TWO TIGERS
ATTRIBUTED TO TANAKA HOSHINSAI
Unsigned, attributed to Tanaka Hoshinsai
Japan, Edo, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

A finely stained ivory netsuke set on a rounded rectangular base
with a tiger and young huddling up to each other. The hairwork
and fur pattern are executed very well. The idiosyncratic crazed
expression of the larger tiger, achieved by inlaid eyes with another
circle around them is typical for Tanaka Hoshinsai, as is the red
stain inside the mouths. Himotoshi through the base.

HEIGHT 3.1 cm, LENGTH 3.7 cm
Condition: Very good condition.
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European private collection.

Auction comparison: Compare with a group of tigers signed
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London, lot 2.
Estimate EUR 2.000,-
Starting price EUR 1.000,-

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