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The Wonderful Dutch Netsuke of U.S. $ 230,000, -!
The netsuke (skeh-net) is a miniature sculpture developed in Japan for a period of more than three hundred years. The kimono, the traditional form of Japanese dress, had no pockets. Men suspended bags (inro) on a silken thread of his band (obi). To stop the cord from slipping through the "obi", a small toggle is attached. This alternation is small netsuke.
Dutch
The netsuke referred to in the title of this article was auctioned in the German auctionhouse Lempertz on November 27, 2004. Was estimated at $ 60,000 – (40,000 Euro), but was hammered in a sensational U.S. $ 230,000 – (154,000 Euro). This unusually high (H 5 05/02) ivory netsuke of a Dutch foot holding a dead hare over his shoulder, which is attached to a weapon of late 18th century, distinguished by two characteristics: the characteristics somewhat grotesque facial and elegant dress, and his occupation as a hunter whose bait is an indication of the South "meat eaters Barbarian."
For U.S. $ 230,000 -?
The hammer price exraordinary U.S. $ 230,000 – for this specific part can be explained look at its history, the theme, crafts, condition, and off course for its rarity. The object made its way over 100 years in netsuke famous collections, and already been released in 1895 by art dealer Japonist Marcus B. Huish. The representation of the West, especially the Dutch in Japanese art (in woodcuts and engravings netsuke) is a very coveted. This is because the representation of striking by Japanese artists of this "strange" people from another world, giving an explanation observer's very insightful and comical the meeting of two very different cultures. The creator unknown, is signed, this particular netsuke should be a master craftsman because his eye for detail and her superb stylish look. The specific issue of the Dutch is not uncommon, but a quality piece of these conditions in combination at your age is a very rare find.
Other examples
During the last decades, there are more examples of highlights For prices netsuke. In May 1990, auctionhouse Sotheby's in London, a netsuke of a horse has been hammered in the U.S. $ 260,000 – and through a reseller anitques Treasures in Eastern and Western points in Honolulu a netsuke representing a awab "Girl and Octopus" (as Hokusai famous "Dream of Fisherman's Wife (Octopus) "shunga design!) Was sold at approx. U.S. $ 250,000.
Themes
Netsuke carvers worked primarily in a defined area of subjects and themes such as scenes of everyday life, animals, erotic encounters (shunga), the signs of the zodiac or individuals with a mythical background. Whatever your subject or theme netsuke art form is very attractive and highly collectable and interesting pieces will only continue to increase in value.
Books
One of the books most frequently mentioned are among the collectors of netsuke Lazarnick 'Book Signing Netsuke and even "author of Netsuke and Inro Artists, and how to read their signatures. Both were issued in limited editions, being the first and second in 500 copies in 876 copies. These books are a must for the serious collector netsuke. More recommended books on netsuke are "Netsuke: The Tokyo Meiko Kagami, Tokyo Living Masters List 'by Shingo Yamaguchi, "Netsuke: Fantasy and Reality in Japanese Miniature Sculpture by Joe Earle and "Expressions of Style: Netsuke as Art 'by Rosemary Bandini.
Netsuke Organizations
International Netsuke Society
Association International 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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