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A SIGNED COPPER NETSUKE OF AN ABUMI (STIRRUP) A SIGNED COPPER NETSUKE OF AN ABUMI (STIRRUP) Signed with a seal Japan, 19th century The abumi of classic shape and made of copper, attractively patinated, inlaid to the exterior with various floral roundels in gilt metal. The interior lined in leather. The underside with a metal looped cord attachment and with an inlaid signature seal. LENGTH 3 cm Condition: Good condition with minor associated surface wear and rubbing. Provenance: From the private collection of Armand Basi. A copy of the collector’s notes, no. 919, 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 SIGNED COPPER NETSUKE OF AN ABUMI (STIRRUP) A SIGNED COPPER NETSUKE OF AN ABUMI (STIRRUP) Signed with a seal Japan, 19th century The abumi of classic shape and made of copper, attractively patinated, inlaid to the exterior with various floral roundels in gilt metal. The interior lined in leather. The underside with a metal looped cord attachment and with an inlaid signature seal. LENGTH 3 cm Condition: Good condition with minor associated surface wear and rubbing. Provenance: From the private collection of Armand Basi. A copy of the collector’s notes, no. 919, 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.

Estimate 250 - 500 EUR
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