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Lot 792 Dα

A boxwood netsuke of Fukusuke, by Mokusetsu. 19th century

Auction 1044 - overview Cologne
06.12.2014, 10:30 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke, Japanese Art
Estimate: 500 € - 700 €
Result: 558 € (incl. premium)
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A boxwood netsuke of Fukusuke, by Mokusetsu. 19th century

Seated in kamishimo (formal wear) with legs folded beneath and holding a small folding fan. The crest displays the character “kanaeru”, which means to grant a wish. The hair lacquered black. Signed oju (to request) Mokusetsu gyônen nanjûhachi (at the age of 78).
Height 3.5 cm

Provenance

Charles A. Greenfield, USA (sold at Sotheby’s, New York, 24.3.1999, lot 37)

Literature

Harold P. Stern, The magnificent three: Lacquer, Netsuke, and tsuba. New York 1972, cat. no. 159 (without ill.)