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A Dutchman Wonderful netsuke U.S. $ 230,000, -!

A netsuke (net Skehan) is a miniature sculpture developed in Japan for a period of more three hundred years. The kimono, the traditional form of Japanese dress, had no pockets. Men hanging bags (Inro) on a silk cord your belt (Obi). To stop the rope from slipping through the "obi", a small lever attached. It is the little lever netsuke.

Dutchman

The netsuke mentioned in the title of this article has been auctioned in the German auctionhouse Lempertz November 27, 2004. Is estimated at $ 60,000 – (40,000 euros), but was beaten to a sensational U.S. $ 230,000 – (154,000 euros). This exceptionally high (H 5 / 2, 5) an ivory netsuke Participation Dutchmen on a dead rabbit on his shoulder that is attached to a weapon, dating from the late 18th century, is distinguished by two characteristics: has a little cartoon face and dress and his occupation as a hunter whose bait is an indication of consumer barbarians " South of the meat. "

Why U.S. $ 230,000, -?

The hammer price of $ 230,000 exraordinary U.S. – This part can be explained by the observation of its history, the theme, crafts, and of course the state of their rarity. The object made its way to 100 years of famous collections netsuke, and has already been published in 1895 by art dealer Marcus Japonist B. Huish. The representation of the West, notably the Dutch in Japanese art (prints and netsuke) is highly prized. This is because the representation strike by Japanese artists of this strange "people from another world, giving the viewer a very insightful and humorous explanation of the meeting two very different cultures. The unknown creator, is not signed, netsuke particular must be a master for his great attention detail and a sleek look. The specific question that the Dutchman is not uncommon, but a quality piece in this condition, combined with his age is a very rare discovery.

More examples

In recent decades, are other highlights examples of netsuke in relative prices. In May 1990 at Sotheby's in London auctionhouse a netsuke of a horse has been beaten in the U.S. $ 260,000 – and a distributor anitques treasures of the East and West points to a Honolulu Awab netsuke representing a girl "and Octopus (Such as Hokusai's famous "dream fisherman wife of (Octopus)" shunga design!) Has been sold in approx. $ 250,000.

Topics

Netsuke carvers worked primarily in a limited area of topics and issues such the scenes of everyday life, animals, erotic encounters (shunga), the signs of the zodiac or subjects with a mythical background. Whatever your goal or art form netsuke theme is very attractive and very collectibles and pieces of interest will only continue to increase in value.

Books

One of the books mentioned among netsuke collectors are Lazarnick "The Firm Book and netsuke compared to the same "author Inro Netsuke and artists, and how to read their signature. Both were published in limited editions, the first 500 copies and the second in 876 copies. These books are essential for the serious collector netsuke. Recommended books on netsuke are "Netsuke: The Meiko Tokyo, Tokyo Life List by Shingo Yamaguchi teachers, "Netsuke: fantasy and reality in Japanese miniature sculpture by Joe Earle and" Kagami Expressions Style: Art netsuke "by Rosemary Bandini.

Netsuke Organizations

Society International Netsuke
International Association of netsuke carvers "

About the Author

We have a website called AK-Antiek and offer a large and varied collection of antique, jewelry and art. We are specialized in classic (Art Deco, Victorian…etc.) and modern jewelry, Japanese Woodblock Prints , shunga, Netsuke, inro, Cameo, antique coins, modern art and antique watches.

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