A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A MAN LIFTING A RICE BALE ATTRIBUTED TO ANRAKU
Attributed to Shukosai Anraku(sai), unsigned
Japan, Osaka, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A finely stained and carved ivory netsuke depicting a man of pronounced muscular stature, completely naked except for a loincloth, bending over and straining to lift a heavy, finely inked and incised, rice bale. The comical facial expression and staining strongly suggest the hand of Shukosai Anraku(sai) of Osaka. Natural himotoshi.
HEIGHT 3.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition, fine age cracks and wear to staining.
Provenance: British collection.
Auction comparison:
Compare the manner of the face, staining and use of sumi (ink) to a netsuke recently sold by Lempertz, Netsuke aus der Sammlung Albert Brockhaus, 27 June 2020, Cologne, lot 476 (sold for 10.000 EUR).
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Attributed to Shukosai Anraku(sai), unsigned
Japan, Osaka, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A finely stained and carved ivory netsuke depicting a man of pronounced muscular stature, completely naked except for a loincloth, bending over and straining to lift a heavy, finely inked and incised, rice bale. The comical facial expression and staining strongly suggest the hand of Shukosai Anraku(sai) of Osaka. Natural himotoshi.
HEIGHT 3.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition, fine age cracks and wear to staining.
Provenance: British collection.
Auction comparison:
Compare the manner of the face, staining and use of sumi (ink) to a netsuke recently sold by Lempertz, Netsuke aus der Sammlung Albert Brockhaus, 27 June 2020, Cologne, lot 476 (sold for 10.000 EUR).
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Attributed to Shukosai Anraku(sai), unsigned
Japan, Osaka, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A finely stained and carved ivory netsuke depicting a man of pronounced muscular stature, completely naked except for a loincloth, bending over and straining to lift a heavy, finely inked and incised, rice bale. The comical facial expression and staining strongly suggest the hand of Shukosai Anraku(sai) of Osaka. Natural himotoshi.
HEIGHT 3.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition, fine age cracks and wear to staining.
Provenance: British collection.
Auction comparison:
Compare the manner of the face, staining and use of sumi (ink) to a netsuke recently sold by Lempertz, Netsuke aus der Sammlung Albert Brockhaus, 27 June 2020, Cologne, lot 476 (sold for 10.000 EUR).
Lot details
Attributed to Shukosai Anraku(sai), unsigned
Japan, Osaka, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A finely stained and carved ivory netsuke depicting a man of pronounced muscular stature, completely naked except for a loincloth, bending over and straining to lift a heavy, finely inked and incised, rice bale. The comical facial expression and staining strongly suggest the hand of Shukosai Anraku(sai) of Osaka. Natural himotoshi.
HEIGHT 3.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition, fine age cracks and wear to staining.
Provenance: British collection.
Auction comparison:
Compare the manner of the face, staining and use of sumi (ink) to a netsuke recently sold by Lempertz, Netsuke aus der Sammlung Albert Brockhaus, 27 June 2020, Cologne, lot 476 (sold for 10.000 EUR).
Sale price
Time, Location
Auction House
