Mother of pearl, Wood - Sukeyuki 亮之 - A fine boxwood okimono of a sinuous carp with inlaid mother of pearl and horn eyes - Signed Sukeyuki - Meiji period (late 19th century)
Okimono depicting a koi carp in boxwood, which gives the object a nuanced patina of the highest quality and refinement. The eyes, made of mother-of-pearl and black horn, are inlaid with precision, while the overlapping scales on the body give extraordinary realism, giving the work a lively atmosphere.
The koi carp was portrayed with particular attention to its movement, creating a dynamic and engaging visual effect. The sculpture appears to capture the moving energy of the carp as it swims through the water. The dynamism of the representation gives the work a sense of vitality, transmitting the grace and agility typical of this fascinating fish.
The carp has an engraved signature under the base Suke. . . 亮? . (Suketsugu) .
Fun fact: Over time, the koi carp has become a symbol of success and ambition. Legend has it that once a koi makes it past the "Dragon Gate" (the waterfall known as "Yonggu Falls") , it transforms into a powerful dragon. This concept symbolizes achieving success through commitment and consistency.
---The carp is in very good condition. Please refer to the images for further details.
The word "Okimono" comes from Japanese and literally means "Object to be placed" composed of the kanji "oki" (置き) , which means to place and "mono" (物) , which means object.
These decorative sculptures were particularly popular in the Meiji period towards the end of the 19th century, thanks to strong demand from Western countries.
Japanese sculptors and craftsmen had already demonstrated their skill in working with materials such as lacquer, bronze and netsuke, thanks to their excellent skills in carving and inlay. Subsequently, some of them dedicated themselves to carving ivory, horn and blocks of wood, boxwood in particular.
Among the most important sculpture schools are the Tokyo School founded by Ishikawa Komei, as well as important sculptors such as Shimamura Shunmei and Yoshida Homei.
--- We will pack your item with extreme care and entrust it to DHL or UPS who will deliver it within 1-3 days. Insurance is included.
The certificate of authenticity compiled by Luca Mastromauro, a Japanese art expert, will be given to the buyer. ---
363
View it on
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
Okimono depicting a koi carp in boxwood, which gives the object a nuanced patina of the highest quality and refinement. The eyes, made of mother-of-pearl and black horn, are inlaid with precision, while the overlapping scales on the body give extraordinary realism, giving the work a lively atmosphere.
The koi carp was portrayed with particular attention to its movement, creating a dynamic and engaging visual effect. The sculpture appears to capture the moving energy of the carp as it swims through the water. The dynamism of the representation gives the work a sense of vitality, transmitting the grace and agility typical of this fascinating fish.
The carp has an engraved signature under the base Suke. . . 亮? . (Suketsugu) .
Fun fact: Over time, the koi carp has become a symbol of success and ambition. Legend has it that once a koi makes it past the "Dragon Gate" (the waterfall known as "Yonggu Falls") , it transforms into a powerful dragon. This concept symbolizes achieving success through commitment and consistency.
---The carp is in very good condition. Please refer to the images for further details.
The word "Okimono" comes from Japanese and literally means "Object to be placed" composed of the kanji "oki" (置き) , which means to place and "mono" (物) , which means object.
These decorative sculptures were particularly popular in the Meiji period towards the end of the 19th century, thanks to strong demand from Western countries.
Japanese sculptors and craftsmen had already demonstrated their skill in working with materials such as lacquer, bronze and netsuke, thanks to their excellent skills in carving and inlay. Subsequently, some of them dedicated themselves to carving ivory, horn and blocks of wood, boxwood in particular.
Among the most important sculpture schools are the Tokyo School founded by Ishikawa Komei, as well as important sculptors such as Shimamura Shunmei and Yoshida Homei.
--- We will pack your item with extreme care and entrust it to DHL or UPS who will deliver it within 1-3 days. Insurance is included.
The certificate of authenticity compiled by Luca Mastromauro, a Japanese art expert, will be given to the buyer. ---
363
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
