Fine Netsuke & Sagemono

Fine Netsuke & Sagemono

Friday, 28 April 2023, at 1 PM CET

Catalogue: Download PDF catalogue
Catalogue: View Illustrated Page Turner Catalog
Results: Download PDF results

We are pleased to announce the release of our first Fine Netsuke & Sagemono catalog of the year, featuring 369 lots. This catalog boasts a remarkable selection of netsuke and sagemono from various periods of Japanese history, showcasing the finest craftsmanship and artistry of their time.
 
Among the highlights are nine items from the ex-collection of Joe Kurstin, one of the most respected netsuke collectors in history. Also of note are several superb Tanba & Nagoya School wood netsuke, and important pieces like lot 186, a large ivory netsuke by Ikkosai, and lot 320, an enormous stag antler-inlaid lacquer four case inro by Kajikawa Kyujiro.

 

Classic Bidding Form Telephone Bidding Form

Lot 181 - MIWA: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF TWO SHISHIMAI PERFORMERS

Sold for €2,340

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 190 - Ɏ RYOJI: A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A SAMBASO DANCER

Sold for €1,300

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 201 - A LARGE WOOD NETSUKE DEPICTING THE STORY OF SHIBA ONKO

Sold for €1,820

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 207 - JUGYOKU: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A CICADA

Sold for €3,380

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 230 - A SUPERB STAG ANTLER NETSUKE OF EDAMAME BEAN-PODS

Sold for €1,820

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 231 - A STAG ANTLER NETSUKE OF REISHI FUNGI

Sold for €3,432

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 234 - MASAYUKI: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A SMOKING ONI

Sold for €4,160

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 235 - MASAYUKI: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A BOY

Sold for €3,120

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 241 - A LARGE WOOD MASK NETSUKE OF USOFUKI

Sold for €3,120

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 242 - AN AMUSING WOOD MASK NETSUKE OF A LONG-NOSED TENGU

Sold for €3,193

including Buyer's Premium