SHURAKU: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A MONK WITH MOKUGYO SHURAKU: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A MONK WITH MOKUGYO By Shuraku, signed Shuraku 舟樂with kakihan Japan, Edo, first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved and with detailed incision work, depicting a monk leaning on a mokugyo (temple bell), the bell with handles formed as confronting dragons sharing a tama in their mouths and superbly hollowed, the monk holding a drumstick, his face with a serene expression. Natural himotoshi through the mokugyo handle, signed SHURAKU with kakihan. LENGTH 4.3 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary.

Estimate 350 - 700 EUR

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A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A GRAZING HORSE A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A GRAZING HORSE Unsigned Japan, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The horse depicted grazing with its hooves pulled in close together, one leg very slightly raised, allover with neatly incised hairwork. The head lowered towards the ground, its long, twisting neck with a finely carved mane, and a saddle wrapped to the body with a cloth tied with a ribbon. The well-carved tail sweeps around the back below the beautifully excavated, asymmetrical himotoshi. The well-toned wood bearing a fine, dark patina. HEIGHT 6 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and some light soiling to the wood. Auction comparison: Compare a closely related wood netsuke of a grazing horse with a similar saddle cloth, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 22 April 2022, Vienna, lot 33 (sold for 4,803 EUR). Compare a closely related wood netsuke of a grazing horse with a similar saddle cloth, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 28 April 2023, Vienna, lot 24 (sold for 3,640 EUR).

Lot 547

Estim. 300 - 600 EUR

SHURAKU: A WOOD NETSUKE OF NITTA NO SHIRO RIDING A WILD BOAR SHURAKU: A WOOD NETSUKE OF NITTA NO SHIRO RIDING A WILD BOAR By Shuraku, signed Shuraku 秀楽 Japan, late 18th century to early 19th century The warrior is shown mounting the boar, holding its tail with one hand and discreetly raising his sword before he plunges it into the flesh of the wild beast. Asymmetrical himotoshi to the underside and signed SHURAKU within an oval reserve. LENGTH 4.7 cm Condition: Good condition with minor surface wear and miniscule losses. Repairs to the tip of the tail. Provenance: From the private collection of Armand Basi. A copy of the collector’s notes, no. 683, 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 of Tadatsune riding a boar, by Shuraku, at Sotheby’s New York, Fine Netsuke Inro and Lacquer from the estate of Madelyn Hickmott, 8 February 1989, New York, lot 88 (sold for USD 1,760). Minamoto no Yoritomo (1147-1199) was the founder and first shogun of the Kamakura shogunate in Japan. In May 1193 he hosted a boar hunting party near Mount Fuji, where a giant boar charged at him which Nitta no Shiro (also known as Tadatsune) bravely slayed, saving Yoritomo.

Lot 576

Estim. 250 - 500 EUR

A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A TEA GRINDER NAPPING BESIDE A MILLSTONE A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A TEA GRINDER NAPPING BESIDE A MILLSTONE Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The fatigued monk fast asleep, his tired head resting on a tea-grinder. Large asymmetrical himotoshi to the base. The wood bearing a smooth, naturally grown patina. LENGTH 4.2 cm Condition: Very good condition with old wear and few tiny notches here and there. Provenance: From the collection of Dr. Ferdinand and Dr. Gudrun Thaler-Szulyovsky, acquired from the above, and thence by descent in the same family. The couple, who had both been practicing law, met in 1967 through their mutual passion for art. Together they built a substantial and diverse art collection over many decades.

Lot 654

Estim. 350 - 700 EUR

A LACQUERED WOOD NETSUKE OF A MONK WITH BELL, EDO PERIOD A LACQUERED WOOD NETSUKE OF A MONK WITH BELL, EDO PERIOD Unsigned Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) The Buddhist priest bald, clad in a loose robe, and barefoot, reclining on a large mokugyo (temple bell), the bell with handles formed as confronting dragons sharing a tama in their mouths and superbly hollowed, the monk holding a drumstick, his face with a calm expression and closed eyes. Natural himotoshi through the mokugyo handle. Painted in gold, red, white, and black lacquer. LENGTH 4.2 cm Condition: Good condition with expected traces of use and wear.

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