Lot 28*
Four netsuke of various materials One by Hidari Issan, early to mid 19th century
8 November 2011, 10:30 GMT
London, New Bond StreetSold for £2,500 inc. premium
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Find your local specialistFour netsuke of various materials
One by Hidari Issan, early to mid 19th century
The first of lacquered wood, in the form of a recumbent shishi, a cub clambering over its back, unsigned, 3.2cm (1½in); the second a walnut netsuke carved with a crane and turtle, emblems of longevity, signed Hidari Issan, 3.2cm (1½in); the third of umimatsu, of a recumbent shishi scratching its head, unsigned, 4.5cm (1¾in); and the fourth of umoregi, of a recumbent hare, 4.1cm (1¾in) long, unsigned. (4).
The first of lacquered wood, in the form of a recumbent shishi, a cub clambering over its back, unsigned, 3.2cm (1½in); the second a walnut netsuke carved with a crane and turtle, emblems of longevity, signed Hidari Issan, 3.2cm (1½in); the third of umimatsu, of a recumbent shishi scratching its head, unsigned, 4.5cm (1¾in); and the fourth of umoregi, of a recumbent hare, 4.1cm (1¾in) long, unsigned. (4).
Footnotes
蒔絵根付 1点 (獅子)、胡桃彫根付 1点 (鶴亀)、
木彫根付 2点 (獅子、兎) 19世紀前期-中期