A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A CICADA ON BAMBOO
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Japan, early to mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A very fine, and relatively large ivory netsuke, beautifully stained and depicting a stately cicada on a slender section of bamboo. The veining of the insect’s wings is rendered naturalistically. Fine spots of honey patina. Himotoshi through the underside.
The execution of the cicada rivals those by Kaigyokusai Masatsugu of Osaka and Ishikawa Rensai of Asakusa, Tokyo.
LENGTH 5.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition. Extremely minor seamless old repair to the right wing tip.
Provenance: H.G. Beasley collection, sold at Sotheby’s London, 14th March 1984, lot 129. Since then in a private French collection.
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Unsigned
Japan, early to mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A very fine, and relatively large ivory netsuke, beautifully stained and depicting a stately cicada on a slender section of bamboo. The veining of the insect’s wings is rendered naturalistically. Fine spots of honey patina. Himotoshi through the underside.
The execution of the cicada rivals those by Kaigyokusai Masatsugu of Osaka and Ishikawa Rensai of Asakusa, Tokyo.
LENGTH 5.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition. Extremely minor seamless old repair to the right wing tip.
Provenance: H.G. Beasley collection, sold at Sotheby’s London, 14th March 1984, lot 129. Since then in a private French collection.
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Unsigned
Japan, early to mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A very fine, and relatively large ivory netsuke, beautifully stained and depicting a stately cicada on a slender section of bamboo. The veining of the insect’s wings is rendered naturalistically. Fine spots of honey patina. Himotoshi through the underside.
The execution of the cicada rivals those by Kaigyokusai Masatsugu of Osaka and Ishikawa Rensai of Asakusa, Tokyo.
LENGTH 5.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition. Extremely minor seamless old repair to the right wing tip.
Provenance: H.G. Beasley collection, sold at Sotheby’s London, 14th March 1984, lot 129. Since then in a private French collection.
Lot details
Unsigned
Japan, early to mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A very fine, and relatively large ivory netsuke, beautifully stained and depicting a stately cicada on a slender section of bamboo. The veining of the insect’s wings is rendered naturalistically. Fine spots of honey patina. Himotoshi through the underside.
The execution of the cicada rivals those by Kaigyokusai Masatsugu of Osaka and Ishikawa Rensai of Asakusa, Tokyo.
LENGTH 5.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition. Extremely minor seamless old repair to the right wing tip.
Provenance: H.G. Beasley collection, sold at Sotheby’s London, 14th March 1984, lot 129. Since then in a private French collection.
Sale price
Time, Location
Auction House
