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MINKOKU: A WOOD NETSUKE OF A SHISHI WITH BALL MINKOKU: A WOOD NETSUKE OF A SHISHI WITH BALL By Minkoku, signed Minkoku 民谷 Japan, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Carved as a shishi seated on a circular cushion, baring its teeth and protectively placing its right forepaw on a brocade ball carved in openwork, its interior fitted with a loose ball. The beast incised with bushy mane and curling tail. One himotoshi to the side of the base, the other underneath, next to the signature MINKOKU. LENGTH 3.6 cm Condition: Good condition with minor wear, tiny nicks, few tiny chips and age cracks. Provenance: From the private collection of Armand Basi. A copy of the collector’s notes, no. 771, 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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MINKOKU: A WOOD NETSUKE OF A SHISHI WITH BALL MINKOKU: A WOOD NETSUKE OF A SHISHI WITH BALL By Minkoku, signed Minkoku 民谷 Japan, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Carved as a shishi seated on a circular cushion, baring its teeth and protectively placing its right forepaw on a brocade ball carved in openwork, its interior fitted with a loose ball. The beast incised with bushy mane and curling tail. One himotoshi to the side of the base, the other underneath, next to the signature MINKOKU. LENGTH 3.6 cm Condition: Good condition with minor wear, tiny nicks, few tiny chips and age cracks. Provenance: From the private collection of Armand Basi. A copy of the collector’s notes, no. 771, 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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MINKOKU: A WOOD NETSUKE OF A SHISHI WITH BALL MINKOKU: A WOOD NETSUKE OF A SHISHI WITH BALL By Minkoku, signed Minkoku Japan, early to Mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Carved as a shishi seated on a cushion, baring its teeth and protectively placing its right forepaw on a brocade ball carved in openwork, the interior fitted with a loose ball. The beast incised with a bushy mane and curling tail. Single himotoshi through the base. Signed to the underside MINKOKU. LENGTH 3.8 cm Condition: Good condition with minor wear, tiny nicks, and few miniscule chips. Provenance: From the private collection of Armand Basi. A copy of the collector’s notes, no. 673, 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.