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A SIGNED NEGORO-STYLE PRESSED HORN NETSUKE OF A PROFESSIONAL SNEEZER A SIGNED NEGORO-STYLE PRESSED HORN NETSUKE OF A PROFESSIONAL SNEEZER Signed Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) Carved as a professional sneezer seated with his right hand raised, holding a tickler, the head slightly lifted upwards, his eyes almost completely closed, the mouth wide open, mid-sneeze. Signature and two himotoshi to the underside, the larger generously excavated to accommodate the knot. LENGTH 3.8 cm Condition: Good condition with expected wear, mostly to the lacquer, and light scratches. Provenance: From the private collection of Armand Basi. A copy of the collector’s notes, no. 723, 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 NEGORO-STYLE PRESSED HORN NETSUKE OF A PROFESSIONAL SNEEZER A SIGNED NEGORO-STYLE PRESSED HORN NETSUKE OF A PROFESSIONAL SNEEZER Signed Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) Carved as a professional sneezer seated with his right hand raised, holding a tickler, the head slightly lifted upwards, his eyes almost completely closed, the mouth wide open, mid-sneeze. Signature and two himotoshi to the underside, the larger generously excavated to accommodate the knot. LENGTH 3.8 cm Condition: Good condition with expected wear, mostly to the lacquer, and light scratches. Provenance: From the private collection of Armand Basi. A copy of the collector’s notes, no. 723, 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 100 - 200 EUR
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Galerie Zacke
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