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A WOOD NETSUKE OF A GROUP OF CHESTNUTS WITH A MOVEABLE MAGGOT A WOOD NETSUKE OF A GROUP OF CHESTNUTS WITH A MOVEABLE MAGGOT Unsigned Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Carved as a group of three chestnuts, finely stained,and bearing a good polish, with a coarse patch realistically depicting where the cluster was attached to the cupule. One side inlaid with a moveable bone maggot detailed with a ribbed body. Generously excavated himotoshi to the underside. LENGTH 5.5 cm Condition: Good condition with expected wear. Few nicks, scratches, one crack, and old tiny chips around the himotoshi. Provenance: From the private collection of Armand Basi. A copy of the collector’s notes, no. 895, 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. Auction comparison: Compare a closely related wood netsuke group of chestnuts with a moveable bone maggot, early 19th century, at Koller Auktionen, Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia, 4 December 2017, Zurich, lot 354 (sold for CHF 1,250).

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A WOOD NETSUKE OF A GROUP OF CHESTNUTS WITH A MOVEABLE MAGGOT A WOOD NETSUKE OF A GROUP OF CHESTNUTS WITH A MOVEABLE MAGGOT Unsigned Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Carved as a group of three chestnuts, finely stained,and bearing a good polish, with a coarse patch realistically depicting where the cluster was attached to the cupule. One side inlaid with a moveable bone maggot detailed with a ribbed body. Generously excavated himotoshi to the underside. LENGTH 5.5 cm Condition: Good condition with expected wear. Few nicks, scratches, one crack, and old tiny chips around the himotoshi. Provenance: From the private collection of Armand Basi. A copy of the collector’s notes, no. 895, 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. Auction comparison: Compare a closely related wood netsuke group of chestnuts with a moveable bone maggot, early 19th century, at Koller Auktionen, Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia, 4 December 2017, Zurich, lot 354 (sold for CHF 1,250).

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