Katalognummer: NE0920-184 HOKYUDO ITSUMIN: A FINE WOOD OKIMONO NETSUKE OF MONKEYS WITH A WASP NEST By Hokyudo Itsumin, signed Hokyudo Itsumin 逢丘堂 逸民 Japan, Tokyo, second half of 19th century The wood stained dark and carved as an adult female monkey with two of its young, the mother holding a wasp nest while her two young climb up on her side, grabbing at the nest. A rather large wasp protecting its larvae is carved on top of the nest, so perhaps they are heading for a nasty surprise. The adult monkey has a quite serious expression, while her two young are visibly excited by her find. The hairwork is minutely incised and the expressions are lively, enhanced by the double inlaid eyes of pale and dark horn. The underside with the neatly incised signature HOKYUDO ITSUMIN within a rounded reserve. Natural himotoshi, though certainly more functional as an okimono. HEIGHT 5.6 cm Condition: Very good condition, two of the eyes have been replaced. Provenance: Belgian private collection. Auction comparison: For another group of monkeys with wasp nest by the carver, arguably weaker, see Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 10 November 2011, London, lot 121 (sold for 5.000 GBP). Schätzpreis 估價: € 3.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.500 -
Katalognummer: NE0920-184 HOKYUDO ITSUMIN: A FINE WOOD OKIMONO NETSUKE OF MONKEYS WITH A WASP NEST By Hokyudo Itsumin, signed Hokyudo Itsumin 逢丘堂 逸民 Japan, Tokyo, second half of 19th century The wood stained dark and carved as an adult female monkey with two of its young, the mother holding a wasp nest while her two young climb up on her side, grabbing at the nest. A rather large wasp protecting its larvae is carved on top of the nest, so perhaps they are heading for a nasty surprise. The adult monkey has a quite serious expression, while her two young are visibly excited by her find. The hairwork is minutely incised and the expressions are lively, enhanced by the double inlaid eyes of pale and dark horn. The underside with the neatly incised signature HOKYUDO ITSUMIN within a rounded reserve. Natural himotoshi, though certainly more functional as an okimono. HEIGHT 5.6 cm Condition: Very good condition, two of the eyes have been replaced. Provenance: Belgian private collection. Auction comparison: For another group of monkeys with wasp nest by the carver, arguably weaker, see Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 10 November 2011, London, lot 121 (sold for 5.000 GBP). Schätzpreis 估價: € 3.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.500 -
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