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Fine Netsuke & Sagemono
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Once again, we are very proud to present to you our latest selection of Fine Netsuke and related objects, this time titled Fine Netsuke & Sagemono. There are however two okimono from famous netsuke artists (lots 134 & 186), which we felt we needed to include in this selection. Furthermore, we have made a change to the structure of our catalog, since this time we have grouped most of the netsuke into various schools. At the very beginning of the production for this catalog, looking at sample layout pages of some of the Kyoto animals, we thought it would be a shame to scatter them, and instead felt we should group them together and let them harmonize - harmonize they did, and from that moment there was no turning back.
Once this decision was made, we started to really notice how many netsuke we had that would flourish in this new ?environment?. Other than the already mentioned powerful Kyoto school animals, some of the highlights include the Osaka school, particularly the netsuke by Mitsuhiro and his accomplished student Mitsusada. Also worth mentioning are the Tsu, Yamada, Tanba & Nagoya Schools, a selection which underlines the similarities of these four schools which worked almost exclusively in wood. The Edo/Tokyo School, including the Ikkosai School Profile, is equally impressive showing the Edo carvers moving from wood to ivory during the course of the 19th century. The Artist Profile on Hoshunsai Masayuki featuring one okimono and five netsuke by this celebrated and rare artist is probably worthy of a small catalog itself. My personal favorite, however, are the Rare Materials, Seals & Lacquer Netsuke - those in pursuit for the unusual and rare should feel right at home here. A strong finish to the catalog is provided by arguably our finest selection.
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