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MIWA: A WOOD NETSUKE OF ONI COWERING BENEATH A TABLE MIWA: A WOOD NETSUKE OF ONI COWERING BENEATH A TABLE By Miwa, signed Miwa 三輪 with ‘seal’ kakihan Japan, 18 th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Boldly carved with a Chinese altar table supported on three cabriole legs, atop the table rests a small box with the hat of Shoki, the inspiration for oni’s fear, who cowers beneath the table grasping one of the legs. Natural himotoshi. Signed to the base MIWA with kakihan. HEIGHT 5.5 cm Condition: Good condition with age-related wear and small age cracks. Provenance: From the private collection of Armand Basi. A copy of the collector’s notes, no. 255, 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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MIWA: A WOOD NETSUKE OF ONI COWERING BENEATH A TABLE MIWA: A WOOD NETSUKE OF ONI COWERING BENEATH A TABLE By Miwa, signed Miwa 三輪 with ‘seal’ kakihan Japan, 18 th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Boldly carved with a Chinese altar table supported on three cabriole legs, atop the table rests a small box with the hat of Shoki, the inspiration for oni’s fear, who cowers beneath the table grasping one of the legs. Natural himotoshi. Signed to the base MIWA with kakihan. HEIGHT 5.5 cm Condition: Good condition with age-related wear and small age cracks. Provenance: From the private collection of Armand Basi. A copy of the collector’s notes, no. 255, 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
Starting price 250 EUR

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