Pair 19c okimono ROOSTER & HEN netsuke carver SUKESADA
Very unusual pair of late 19th century 2-colored chosen matsu (Korean pine wood) okimono of a rooster and a hen with eggs in original tomobako (wooden box made for the items and signed by the carver). Superbly carved in ittobori (one cut) style characteristic of Hida school of netsuke carvers with clever use of wood structure, texture and color (see lighter colored comb of the rooster and the eggs in front of the hen) as elements of design. Excellently conveyed characters of the creatures, eyes are inlaid with black horn, in great condition, fantastic patina. Signed SUKESADA ZO (made by Sukesada) on the bottom of the rooster - for information on the artist see NETSUKE & INRO ARTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR SIGNATURES by George Lazarnick, p. 1049. Comes in 2 silk wrapping cloths in the original box extensively inscribed by the artist and bearing 2 red paste seals. Height of the rooster 2 3/16 inches.
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Very unusual pair of late 19th century 2-colored chosen matsu (Korean pine wood) okimono of a rooster and a hen with eggs in original tomobako (wooden box made for the items and signed by the carver). Superbly carved in ittobori (one cut) style characteristic of Hida school of netsuke carvers with clever use of wood structure, texture and color (see lighter colored comb of the rooster and the eggs in front of the hen) as elements of design. Excellently conveyed characters of the creatures, eyes are inlaid with black horn, in great condition, fantastic patina. Signed SUKESADA ZO (made by Sukesada) on the bottom of the rooster - for information on the artist see NETSUKE & INRO ARTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR SIGNATURES by George Lazarnick, p. 1049. Comes in 2 silk wrapping cloths in the original box extensively inscribed by the artist and bearing 2 red paste seals. Height of the rooster 2 3/16 inches.
Reserve: $495.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $20.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. International shipping may be subject to VAT.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Massachusetts
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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