Netsuke, three frogs sitting on a peach, Japan, ,tagua nut, carved and polychrom…

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Netsuke, three frogs sitting on a peach, Japan, ,tagua nut, carved and polychrome colored, unsigned, d: 4 cm. Limit 36,-

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Netsuke, three frogs sitting on a peach, Japan, ,tagua nut,

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Estim. 500 - 1 000 EUR

A FINE BAMBOO AND ANTLER YATATE, WITH AN ANTLER NETSUKE OF A MONKEY HOLDING A PEACH A FINE BAMBOO AND ANTLER YATATE, WITH AN ANTLER NETSUKE OF A MONKEY HOLDING A PEACH Unsigned Japan, 19 th century The superb grain of the bamboo fudezutsu (portable writing brush container) clearly visible with five nodes cascading from long to short, the hinged cover carved from a section of antler near the coronet. With an antler netsuke depicting a seated monkey wearing a sleeveless coat, holding an oversized peach by the stem with a delighted expression. LENGTH 17 cm (the pipe case), LENGTH 3.5 cm (the netsuke) Condition: Each in very good condition with minor wear and expected ‘natural flaws’. Provenance: From the collection of Dr. Ferdinand and Dr. Gudrun Thaler-Szulyovsky, and thence by descent in the same family. Purchased in 1993 from Galerie Gemini (H. Hohenadl). The couple, who had both been practicing law, met in 1967 through their mutual passion for art. Together they built a substantial and diverse art collection over many decades. Literature comparison: Compare a closely related bamboo and antler yatate illustrated in Moss, Paul. (2016) Kokusai The Genius: and Stag-antler Carving in Japan, vol. III, Sydney L. Moss, p. 310-311, no. 522.

Estim. 200 - 400 EUR

MATSUDA SUKENAGA: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF KAPPA AND FROG MATSUDA SUKENAGA: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF KAPPA AND FROG By Matsuda Sukenaga, signed Sukenaga 亮長 Japan, Takayama, Hida school, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Depicting kappa with a tortoise carapace and long, neatly incised hair, pulling back a large lotus leaf, revealing a small frog, all on an oval base. With a single himotoshi through the base next to the signature SUKENAGA. LENGTH 4.5 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. Provenance: Italian private collection, acquired from Pierre-Eric Becker, Cannes, on 3 April 2001. Austrian private collection, acquired from the above.

Estim. 350 - 700 EUR

Ɏ A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF GO PLAYERS SEATED INSIDE A PEACH Ɏ A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF GO PLAYERS SEATED INSIDE A PEACH Unsigned Japan, first half of the 19 th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved with two elders seated cross legged inside a large peach borne on a leafy stem, a Chinese low table between them as they play Go. Both men have contemplative expressions, focusing on the game, their hands held in front of them, and a small vessel next to each figure. The skin of the peach is finely stippled, and its stem has three leaves partially devoured by insects. Natural himotoshi formed by the stem. LENGTH 3.6 cm Condition: Good condition with minor wear, the head of one of the figures has been restored. Provenance: Mme (Florine) Langweil, Paris. Estate of Albert Brockhaus (1855-1921), acquired from the above on 26 May 1903. Lempertz Cologne, 27 June 2020, lot 492. German private collection, acquired from the above. Museum comparison: Compare a closely related ivory netsuke of two go players seated within a lobed fruit similarly stippled, unsigned, in the Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, accession number EA1976.38. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT-B-0204). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

Estim. 300 - 600 EUR

A TSUISHU (CARVED RED LACQUER) MANJU NETSUKE WITH PEACHES AND BATS A TSUISHU (CARVED RED LACQUER) MANJU NETSUKE WITH PEACHES AND BATS Unsigned Japan, 19 th century Of semi-oval form, one side carved with peaches borne on leafy stems amid a pair of bats and floral sprays, all set in a minutely detailed diapered ground framed by a key-fret band. The other side with two himotoshi lined in bone. LENGTH 5.9 cm Condition: There are signs of restoration and touch-ups along the sides, suggesting that the back side might have been added at a later time. Otherwise, good conditon with minor wear and few tiny nicks here and thee.

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