Lot details Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A beautifully rounded and charming wood netsuke of a cat (neko) with curling tail, holding a fish between its forepaws, the head lowered, and taking a bite. The feline’s expression radiating with satisfaction as a result. The surface is beautifully worn and smooth to the touch – a true tactile pleasure in the hand! The underside with very large and generously excavated himotoshi. LENGTH 4.2 cm Condition: Good, worn condition. Some old chips. Beautiful patina. Provenance: From the collection of the German conductor Ferdinand Leitner (1912–1996). Leitner studied under Franz Schreker, Julius Prüwer, Artur Schnabel and Karl Muck. Among his more than 300 recordings is a celebrated recording of Ferruccio Busoni's Doktor Faust. He also conducted the Berlin Philharmonic for Wilhelm Kempff's 1961 cycle of Beethoven's piano concertos.
Lot details Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A beautifully rounded and charming wood netsuke of a cat (neko) with curling tail, holding a fish between its forepaws, the head lowered, and taking a bite. The feline’s expression radiating with satisfaction as a result. The surface is beautifully worn and smooth to the touch – a true tactile pleasure in the hand! The underside with very large and generously excavated himotoshi. LENGTH 4.2 cm Condition: Good, worn condition. Some old chips. Beautiful patina. Provenance: From the collection of the German conductor Ferdinand Leitner (1912–1996). Leitner studied under Franz Schreker, Julius Prüwer, Artur Schnabel and Karl Muck. Among his more than 300 recordings is a celebrated recording of Ferruccio Busoni's Doktor Faust. He also conducted the Berlin Philharmonic for Wilhelm Kempff's 1961 cycle of Beethoven's piano concertos.
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