Ɏ A SUPERB AND LARGE IVORY NETSUKE OF A DUTCHMAN WITH A TRUMPET

Lot details Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The Dutchman carved standing tall, looking up with a quizzical expression on his face. He is holding a Chinese trumpet (lapa) in one hand, and a fan in the other. Dressed in a long coat decorated with scrolling cloud design on a stained and stippled ground, the sleeves of his undershirt are incised with foliate patterns and pleated to the cuffs. His exaggerated facial features with protruding eyes under a broad nose and grimacing mouth are framed by a lozenge wig and topped by a broad brim hat incised with scrolling vines and topped with a peacock’s feathers. Generously excavated, asymmetrical himotoshi to the back and side. The ivory with a dark, naturally grown, honey-gold patina. HEIGHT 12.9 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and age cracks. Some rubbing and wear to incised details. Provenance: Ex-collection Guy de Lasteyrie, acquired from the above. De Lasteyrie is a member of the Lasteyrie du Saillant family and is considered among the leading French collectors of netsuke. Auction comparison: Compare a related ivory netsuke of a Dutchman with a captured deer, of near identical size (12.7 cm) and with very similar detailing to the robe, dated to the 18th century, at Bonhams, The Harriet Szechenyi Sale of Japanese Art, 8 November 2011, London, lot 97 (sold for GBP 21,250). Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2207506607-K).Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The Dutchman carved standing tall, looking up with a quizzical expression on his face. He is holding a Chinese trumpet (lapa) in one hand, and a fan in the other. Dressed in a long coat decorated with scrolling cloud design on a stained and stippled ground, the sleeves of his undershirt are incised with foliate patterns and pleated to the cuffs. His exaggerated facial features with protruding eyes under a broad nose and grimacing mouth are framed by a lozenge wig and topped by a broad brim hat incised with scrolling vines and topped with a peacock’s feathers. Generously excavated, asymmetrical himotoshi to the back and side. The ivory with a dark, naturally grown, honey-gold patina. HEIGHT 12.9 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and age cracks. Some rubbing and wear to incised details. Provenance: Ex-collection Guy de Lasteyrie, acquired from the above. De Lasteyrie is a member of the Lasteyrie du Saillant family and is considered among the leading French collectors of netsuke. Auction comparison: Compare a related ivory netsuke of a Dutchman with a captured deer, of near identical size (12.7 cm) and with very similar detailing to the robe, dated to the 18th century, at Bonhams, The Harriet Szechenyi Sale of Japanese Art, 8 November 2011, London, lot 97 (sold for GBP 21,250). Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2207506607-K).

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