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Auction archive: Lot number 340

Namiki Emperor Goldfish maki-e FP

Fine Pens
19 Jul 2018
Estimate
US$6,500 - US$8,500
Price realised:
n. a.
Auction archive: Lot number 340

Namiki Emperor Goldfish maki-e FP

Fine Pens
19 Jul 2018
Estimate
US$6,500 - US$8,500
Price realised:
n. a.
Beschreibung:

A superb interpretation of a traditional Japanese motif, executed in burnished togidashi and raised takamaki-e by Seiki Chida, with silver ripples mimicking the effects of light on water. The mixture of bright colors and muted elements gives a remarkable depth to the composition. The flat-topped, clipless cap emulates the Dunhill-Namiki style of the 1920s, while presenting a superior surface for the maki-e artist's craft. Eyedropper-filler pen with enlarged ink capacity. Medium18K two-tone gold nib, large #50 size, engraved with Mt. Fuji motif. Outer box, wood display box, ink bottle, eyedropper in box, service guide, signed artist card. No limitation stated but produced in small numbers. Low distribution outside of Japan. Excellent condition, not inked.

Auction archive: Lot number 340
Auction:
Datum:
19 Jul 2018
Auction house:
PBA Galleries
1233 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
pba@pbagalleries.com
+1 (0)415 9892665
+1 (0)415 9891664
Beschreibung:

A superb interpretation of a traditional Japanese motif, executed in burnished togidashi and raised takamaki-e by Seiki Chida, with silver ripples mimicking the effects of light on water. The mixture of bright colors and muted elements gives a remarkable depth to the composition. The flat-topped, clipless cap emulates the Dunhill-Namiki style of the 1920s, while presenting a superior surface for the maki-e artist's craft. Eyedropper-filler pen with enlarged ink capacity. Medium18K two-tone gold nib, large #50 size, engraved with Mt. Fuji motif. Outer box, wood display box, ink bottle, eyedropper in box, service guide, signed artist card. No limitation stated but produced in small numbers. Low distribution outside of Japan. Excellent condition, not inked.

Auction archive: Lot number 340
Auction:
Datum:
19 Jul 2018
Auction house:
PBA Galleries
1233 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
pba@pbagalleries.com
+1 (0)415 9892665
+1 (0)415 9891664
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