Ɏ A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A DUTCHMAN WITH AN OCTOPUS

Lot details Unsigned Japan, 19th century Amusingly carved as a panicked Dutchman standing with his hands pressed to the side of his head as he attempts to detach an octopus from his back. The cephalopod’s head pressed down atop the man, its brows furrowed, the large inlaid eyes bulging, while the Dutchman’s mouth is agape, his eyes glancing to the side. He is wearing the typical horn-studded coat, and a comically small pot is tucked into his waist by his side. Large himotoshi through the back. HEIGHT 8.3 cm Condition: Good condition with minor wear, expected age cracks, the feet likely repaired. Provenance: Collection of I.A. and Cecile Mann Victor. Christie’s New York, 20 April 1989, lot 73. Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary, acquired from the above. Auction comparison: Compare a closely related ivory netsuke of a foreigner with an octopus from the same workshop, at Christie’s, Japanese Art and Design, 12 May 2010, London, lot 8 (sold for GBP 3,125). Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 24-B-0067).Unsigned Japan, 19th century Amusingly carved as a panicked Dutchman standing with his hands pressed to the side of his head as he attempts to detach an octopus from his back. The cephalopod’s head pressed down atop the man, its brows furrowed, the large inlaid eyes bulging, while the Dutchman’s mouth is agape, his eyes glancing to the side. He is wearing the typical horn-studded coat, and a comically small pot is tucked into his waist by his side. Large himotoshi through the back. HEIGHT 8.3 cm Condition: Good condition with minor wear, expected age cracks, the feet likely repaired. Provenance: Collection of I.A. and Cecile Mann Victor. Christie’s New York, 20 April 1989, lot 73. Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary, acquired from the above. Auction comparison: Compare a closely related ivory netsuke of a foreigner with an octopus from the same workshop, at Christie’s, Japanese Art and Design, 12 May 2010, London, lot 8 (sold for GBP 3,125). Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 24-B-0067).

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