A fine wood netsuke of a rooster, by Itsumin. 19th century - image-1

Lot 349 Rα

A fine wood netsuke of a rooster, by Itsumin. 19th century

Auction 1157 - overview Cologne
27.06.2020, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 3.200 € - 3.600 €
Result: 4.000 € (incl. premium)

A fine wood netsuke of a rooster, by Itsumin. 19th century

Seated, one wing slightly raised and the head turned to the left, about to clean its plumage. The long and finely carved tail feathers curling forward closely set to both flanks. The circular eyes double inlaid in horn. Signed Itsumin to.
Length 3.6 cm

Hôkyûdô Itsumin was a carver from Edo, active ca. 1830-1870

Provenance

Arlette Katchen Collection, Paris, sold at Sotheby's, London, 8.11.2005, lot 86

Literature

Illustrated in: Arlette Katchen, Netsuke 7, Paris 2010, p. 209