An ivory netsuke of Shôki, by Sansui. Early 19th century - image-1

Lot 765 Dα

An ivory netsuke of Shôki, by Sansui. Early 19th century

Auction 1044 - overview Cologne
06.12.2014, 10:30 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke, Japanese Art
Estimate: 1.000 € - 1.400 €
Result: 2.356 € (incl. premium)
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An ivory netsuke of Shôki, by Sansui. Early 19th century

Seated with boots placed sole to sole, the captured oni tied up in a furoshiki slung over his back, the demon's face visible through a hole in the fabric. Finely incised garment patterns, a green pearl to his cap. Signed Sansui.
Height 2.7 cm; width 3.8 cm

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Provenance

Private collection, Southern Germany (sold at Lempertz, Cologne, 12./13.12.2008, lot 1034)