Katalognummer: NE1119-129 SHUZAN: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF FOUR MONKEYS AND CHESTNUT By Shuzan, signed Shuzan Japan, mid- 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) An animated study of a large male monkey holding a chestnut while his offspring are climbing around at his side and over his body. Two young monkeys are next to the father, one atop another and the third one is on the other side on his back. The father seems exhausted, exhaling with a grotesque expression, the large eyes with pupils inlaid in dark horn. In contrast, the young monkeys are enjoying themselves. Finely carved and stained details – particularly fine and precise hairwork. Signature SHUZAN 周山 in a rounded reserve on the right thigh of the adult monkey. Natural himotoshi. HEIGHT 3.4 cm, LENGTH 4 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: European collection. Literature comparison: Compare to a similar monkey signed Shuzan in H. Goodall, The Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection of Netsuke, A Legacy at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, p. 361, no.556. Currently at the LACMA, accession no. M.91.250.291. Schätzpreis 估價: € 2.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.000 -
Katalognummer: NE1119-129 SHUZAN: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF FOUR MONKEYS AND CHESTNUT By Shuzan, signed Shuzan Japan, mid- 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) An animated study of a large male monkey holding a chestnut while his offspring are climbing around at his side and over his body. Two young monkeys are next to the father, one atop another and the third one is on the other side on his back. The father seems exhausted, exhaling with a grotesque expression, the large eyes with pupils inlaid in dark horn. In contrast, the young monkeys are enjoying themselves. Finely carved and stained details – particularly fine and precise hairwork. Signature SHUZAN 周山 in a rounded reserve on the right thigh of the adult monkey. Natural himotoshi. HEIGHT 3.4 cm, LENGTH 4 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: European collection. Literature comparison: Compare to a similar monkey signed Shuzan in H. Goodall, The Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection of Netsuke, A Legacy at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, p. 361, no.556. Currently at the LACMA, accession no. M.91.250.291. Schätzpreis 估價: € 2.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.000 -
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