Katalognummer: NE1119-139 ISSAI: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A COCKEREL By Issai, signed Issai Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved as a long-tailed cockerel (nagatori) perched on a branch. The cockerel has its head turned backwards, the visible eye beautifully inlaid in pale horn, and the long flaring tail feathers exhibiting beautiful curvature touch the branch on which the bird sits on. The plumage and feathers are beautifully carved and accentuated. The work immediately reminds one of Toyomasa and the Tanba school, and in fact similar examples exist (see auction comparison). Another stylistically close carver is Hokyudo Itsumin. Natural himotoshi and signature ISSAI 一齋 in a raised and rounded reserve, the character Sai abbreviated. HEIGHT 3.3 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: French private collection. Auction comparison: Compare to a similar cockerel signed Toyomasa sold at Christie’s, Art of Japan, 5 December 2017, London, lot 3. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.800 Startpreis 起拍價: € 900 -
Katalognummer: NE1119-139 ISSAI: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A COCKEREL By Issai, signed Issai Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved as a long-tailed cockerel (nagatori) perched on a branch. The cockerel has its head turned backwards, the visible eye beautifully inlaid in pale horn, and the long flaring tail feathers exhibiting beautiful curvature touch the branch on which the bird sits on. The plumage and feathers are beautifully carved and accentuated. The work immediately reminds one of Toyomasa and the Tanba school, and in fact similar examples exist (see auction comparison). Another stylistically close carver is Hokyudo Itsumin. Natural himotoshi and signature ISSAI 一齋 in a raised and rounded reserve, the character Sai abbreviated. HEIGHT 3.3 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: French private collection. Auction comparison: Compare to a similar cockerel signed Toyomasa sold at Christie’s, Art of Japan, 5 December 2017, London, lot 3. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.800 Startpreis 起拍價: € 900 -
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