MASATOMO: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT DEER
MASATOMO: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT DEER
By Masatomo, signed Masatomo 正友
Japan, likely Kyoto, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Finely carved as a spotted deer resting on a bed of autumn leaves, the eyes double-inlaid in pale and dark horn, the spine neatly articulated. The underside with two large himotoshi, one haunch with the signature MASATOMO within an oval reserve.
LENGTH 4.8 cm
Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear.
Provenance: European collection.
Auction comparison:
Compare a related wood netsuke by Masatomo, depicting a wolf and a hare, at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Works of Art, 16 September 2014, New York, lot 2092 (sold for 6,000 USD). Note the similar treatment of the eyes.
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MASATOMO: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT DEER
By Masatomo, signed Masatomo 正友
Japan, likely Kyoto, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Finely carved as a spotted deer resting on a bed of autumn leaves, the eyes double-inlaid in pale and dark horn, the spine neatly articulated. The underside with two large himotoshi, one haunch with the signature MASATOMO within an oval reserve.
LENGTH 4.8 cm
Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear.
Provenance: European collection.
Auction comparison:
Compare a related wood netsuke by Masatomo, depicting a wolf and a hare, at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Works of Art, 16 September 2014, New York, lot 2092 (sold for 6,000 USD). Note the similar treatment of the eyes.
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