Page 127 - Fine Japanese Art November 29, 2019 Galerie Zacke

107 | SEISHI: A BOY
AS CIRCUS ARTIST

By Seishi, signed Seishi
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Finely carved and incised ivory okimono with minute Shibayama
inlays in lacquer, mother-of-pearl and horn. The boy is carefully
balancing on a large ball, which itself rests on a circular base with
an engraved key fret border. Tsuishu lacquer cartouche with artist
signature SEISHI inlaid to base.

HEIGHT 17.8 cm

Condition: Near perfect condition. Nicely grown patina with a
golden-yellow color. No losses of inlays, one tiny repair to proper
right hand.
Provenance: British collection.

Estimate EUR 1.500,-
Starting price EUR 750,-

108 | RYUICHI: A MINIATURE OKIMONO
OF A EUROPEAN BOY
109 | TOSHIYUKI: A PAIR OF WOOD AND IVORY
By Ryuichi, signed Ryuichi OKIMONO WITH BOYS ON DEER
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
By Toshiyuki, signed Toshiyuki (Shushi)
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Finely carved and incised ivory okimono. The crawling boy is only
dressed in a skirt and looks up towards the spectator. Note the
superb details to his face. Signed RYUICHI on the underside. One depicting a boy seated on a deer with its head lowered in
order to graze. The deer is carved from wood with finely carved
LENGTH 6 cm fur and a naturalistic expression. The boy is made from ivory and
depicted in motion, holding a persimmon and a bundle of sticks.
Condition: Good condition with microscopic losses to one toe and The other okimono is executed in similar style and depicting a boy
one finger, and a repair to one hand. Nicely grown patina with seated on a buck. Both okimonos are set on a wood base. Each
golden-yellow color, the ivory grain is well visible and adds nicely to signed TOSHIYUKI (Shushi) on the boy’s behind.
the overall appearance of this okimono.
Provenance: British collection. HEIGHT 20 cm and 22.3 cm
Ryuichi was a member of the Tokyo Sculptor’s Society. His name is Condition: Excellent condition with natural age cracks.
reported in the member’s list for the years 1920-1922. Provenance: British collection.

Estimate EUR 600,- Estimate EUR 2.500,-
Starting price EUR 300,- Starting price EUR 1.250,-

124 125