A WOOD NETSUKE DEPICTING THE HUMILIATION OF KANSHIN A WOOD NETSUKE DEPICTING THE HUMILIATION OF KANSHIN Unsigned Japan, 19 th century Carved with the proud fisherman standing tall, with a staff behind his back and his legs spread as the humiliated general Kanshin crawls through. Kanshin's elderly face shows a humorous expression, aware that this humiliation will lead to future greatness. Natural himotoshi through the staff of the fisherman. HEIGHT 3.9 cm Condition: Very good condition with only minor wear. Provenance: From the private collection of Armand Basi. A copy of the collector’s notes, no. 777, 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. The famous general Kanshin (Han Xi in Chinese) was once insulted by a fisherman. The fisherman challenged him to either duel or crawl through his legs in humiliation. Knowing a duel would make him an outlaw, Kanshin chose to crawl through the man's legs. Later, after becoming a brilliant military strategist, Kanshin found the fisherman and made him a lieutenant, stating that by enduring that humiliation and not slaying his opponent, he had survived to accomplish great things in the future.

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A WOOD NETSUKE DEPICTING THE HUMILIATION OF KANSHIN A WOOD NETSUKE DEPICTING THE HUMILIATION OF KANSHIN Unsigned Japan, 19 th century With a staff behind his back, the tall fisherman stands proudly as the humiliated general, Kanshin, crawls through his legs. Kanshin's elderly face shows a humorous expression, aware that this humiliation will lead to future greatness. Single himotoshi through the center of the fisherman’s legs. HEIGHT 4.4 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. The wood has a fine, smooth patina which darkens in the recesses. Provenance: From the private collection of Armand Basi. A copy of the collector’s notes, no. 1017, 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. The famous general Kanshin (Han Xi in Chinese) was once insulted by a fisherman. The fisherman challenged him to either duel or crawl through his legs in humiliation. Knowing a duel would make him an outlaw, Kanshin chose to crawl through the man's legs. Later, after becoming a brilliant military strategist, Kanshin found the fisherman and made him a lieutenant, stating that by enduring that humiliation and not slaying his opponent, he had survived to accomplish great things in the future.

Lot 562

Estim. 250 - 500 EUR

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Lot 644

Estim. 300 - 600 EUR

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Lot 677

Estim. 500 - 1 000 EUR

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