A large boxwood netsuke of an imposing Shôki and oni, by Issen. Early 19th century - image-1

Lot 764 Dα

A large boxwood netsuke of an imposing Shôki and oni, by Issen. Early 19th century

Auction 1044 - overview Cologne
06.12.2014, 10:30 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke, Japanese Art
Estimate: 1.400 € - 1.600 €
Result: 3.720 € (incl. premium)

A large boxwood netsuke of an imposing Shôki and oni, by Issen. Early 19th century

Standing with his belly hanging over his sash and with drawn sword in his hand, the capturd oni held by the collar of his sleeveless jacket. Signed Issen tô in an oval reserve.
Height 8 cm

Provenance

Barry Davies (1948-2005), London

Literature

Barry Davies 2002a, no. 81
München 2004, no. 144