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A WOOD NETSUKE OF A FROG ON A SNAIL A WOOD NETSUKE OF A FROG ON A SNAIL Unsigned Japan, mid-19th century A well-sized wood netsuke depicting a large, fully grown snail slithering out of its shell, its body incised in a hatch design with tentacles extending. The top of the shell is carved with a squatting frog, its webbed feet spread on the shell of the mollusk, ready to jump, the eyes inlaid. Asymmetrical himotoshi to the underside. LENGTH 4.1 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, light scratches, miniscule losses, and few nicks. Provenance: From the private collection of Armand Basi. A copy of the collector’s notes, no. 1053, accompanies this lot. Armand Basi (1924-2009) was a Spanish businessman and fashion designer, co-founder of the fashion firm bearing his name. He was a Japanese art enthusiast and amassed a large collection of netsuke in his lifetime. In 1948, along with his brother Josep, Armand Basi founded a small knitting company inspired by their mother Mercé Sabi's knitted sweaters. By the end of the 1950s the business had expanded into a large textiles company, opening a factory on Balcells Street in Barcelona in 1958. In 1961–62, the Basis signed an exclusive contract with Lacoste to manufacture and distribute Lacoste products in Spain. In 1986, Basi launched his eponymous fashion brand, which produced accessories, perfume, jewelry and watches, as well as clothing in more than 400 stores across Spain, Europe, North America and Asia.

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A WOOD NETSUKE OF A FROG ON A SNAIL A WOOD NETSUKE OF A FROG ON A SNAIL Unsigned Japan, mid-19th century A well-sized wood netsuke depicting a large, fully grown snail slithering out of its shell, its body incised in a hatch design with tentacles extending. The top of the shell is carved with a squatting frog, its webbed feet spread on the shell of the mollusk, ready to jump, the eyes inlaid. Asymmetrical himotoshi to the underside. LENGTH 4.1 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, light scratches, miniscule losses, and few nicks. Provenance: From the private collection of Armand Basi. A copy of the collector’s notes, no. 1053, accompanies this lot. Armand Basi (1924-2009) was a Spanish businessman and fashion designer, co-founder of the fashion firm bearing his name. He was a Japanese art enthusiast and amassed a large collection of netsuke in his lifetime. In 1948, along with his brother Josep, Armand Basi founded a small knitting company inspired by their mother Mercé Sabi's knitted sweaters. By the end of the 1950s the business had expanded into a large textiles company, opening a factory on Balcells Street in Barcelona in 1958. In 1961–62, the Basis signed an exclusive contract with Lacoste to manufacture and distribute Lacoste products in Spain. In 1986, Basi launched his eponymous fashion brand, which produced accessories, perfume, jewelry and watches, as well as clothing in more than 400 stores across Spain, Europe, North America and Asia.

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A WOOD NETSUKE OF A KAPPA LOOKING UNDER A LOTUS LEAF A WOOD NETSUKE OF A KAPPA LOOKING UNDER A LOTUS LEAF Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) An amusing netsuke of a kappa attempting to sneakily peer under a dome-shaped lotus leaf, hoping to catch a frog. The lotus leaf torn and with a small bud issuing from one side. Himotoshi through the center of the base. LENGTH 4.1 cm Condition: Good condition with minor wear and few light scratches. The frog lost. Provenance: From the private collection of Armand Basi. A copy of the collector’s notes, no. 1039, accompanies this lot. Armand Basi (1924-2009) was a Spanish businessman and fashion designer, co-founder of the fashion firm bearing his name. He was a Japanese art enthusiast and amassed a large collection of netsuke in his lifetime. In 1948, along with his brother Josep, Armand Basi founded a small knitting company inspired by their mother Mercé Sabi's knitted sweaters. By the end of the 1950s the business had expanded into a large textiles company, opening a factory on Balcells Street in Barcelona in 1958. In 1961–62, the Basis signed an exclusive contract with Lacoste to manufacture and distribute Lacoste products in Spain. In 1986, Basi launched his eponymous fashion brand, which produced accessories, perfume, jewelry and watches, as well as clothing in more than 400 stores across Spain, Europe, North America and Asia. Literature comparison: Compare a related wood netsuke of a kappa looking under a lotus leaf by Masatoshi in Lazarnick, George (1982) Netsuke & Inro Artists, and How to Read Their Signatures, vol. 1, p. 734; and another by Nobuchika in the Lazarnick, George (1982) Netsuke & Inro Artists, and How to Read Their Signatures, vol. 1, p. 833.