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A WOOD AND NEGORO LACQUER NETSUKE OF A TEA MASTER A WOOD AND NEGORO LACQUER NETSUKE OF A TEA MASTER Unsigned Japan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Depicting a kneeling tea master stirring tea. The man’s facial features are worn, and he is visibly exhausted, his robe is covered in fine and partially worn negoro lacquer. Generously excavated himotoshi to the back and through the underside. HEIGHT 4.5 cm Condition: Very good condition with old wear and traces of use. Minor scratches. Provenance: From the private collection of Armand Basi. A copy of the collector’s notes, no. 1009, 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. Museum comparison: Compare a closely related netsuke of a tea master, 18th century, in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 10.211.1764.

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A WOOD AND NEGORO LACQUER NETSUKE OF A TEA MASTER A WOOD AND NEGORO LACQUER NETSUKE OF A TEA MASTER Unsigned Japan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Depicting a kneeling tea master stirring tea. The man’s facial features are worn, and he is visibly exhausted, his robe is covered in fine and partially worn negoro lacquer. Generously excavated himotoshi to the back and through the underside. HEIGHT 4.5 cm Condition: Very good condition with old wear and traces of use. Minor scratches. Provenance: From the private collection of Armand Basi. A copy of the collector’s notes, no. 1009, 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. Museum comparison: Compare a closely related netsuke of a tea master, 18th century, in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 10.211.1764.

Estimate 100 - 200 EUR
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