Fine Netsuke & Sagemono

Fine Netsuke & Sagemono

Live Auction

9 May 2025 at 1 PM CET

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We’re pleased to present our first Fine Netsuke & Sagemono auction of the year.

The sale begins with a strong group of fine inro, showcasing a range of materials and lacquer techniques. Highlights include the stitched cherry bark inro by Kanshosai Toyo (Lot 14), and a striking yamimaki-e inro depicting Utagawa Kuniyoshi’s famous Earth Spider print (Lot 25).

From Lot 80 to the end of the sale, the auction focuses on fine netsuke, spanning a wide range of materials, styles, and schools. Notable pieces include a detailed carving of shishi lions on a base, signed Tomotada (Lot 149); the transforming goat attributed to Kaigyokusai Masatsugu—our cover piece (Lot 163); and an ingeniously carved basket of fish by Tsukamoto Kyokusai (Lot 291). Learn more. 
  

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        AUCTION OVERVIEW         LOTS

Lot 60 - A FINE INLAID WOOD TONKOTSU WITH A SPARROW, CRANE AND INSECTS, STYLE OF HASEGAWA IKKO

Lot 60 - A FINE INLAID WOOD TONKOTSU WITH A SPARROW, CRANE AND INSECTS, STYLE OF HASEGAWA IKKO

Sold for €1,430

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 61 - A RARE LACQUERED ‘SIMULATED EUROPEAN LEATHER’ TONKOTSU WITH A HO-O

Lot 61 - A RARE LACQUERED ‘SIMULATED EUROPEAN LEATHER’ TONKOTSU WITH A HO-O

Sold for €1,690

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 65 - BUNSAI: A LACQUERED WOOD KISERUZUTSU (PIPE CASE) WITH LEAFY VINES AND A MANTIS

Lot 65 - BUNSAI: A LACQUERED WOOD KISERUZUTSU (PIPE CASE) WITH LEAFY VINES AND A MANTIS

Sold for €1,300

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 69 - A FINE WOOD KISERUZUTSU (PIPE CASE) OF A SNAKE ENCIRCLING AN EDAMAME BEAN POD, WITH A MATCHING ‘TORTOISESHELL’ KISERU (PIPE)

Lot 69 - A FINE WOOD KISERUZUTSU (PIPE CASE) OF A SNAKE ENCIRCLING AN EDAMAME BEAN POD, WITH A MATCHING ‘TORTOISESHELL’ KISERU (PIPE)

Sold for €2,600

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 70 - A SUPERB GOLD AND BLACK LACQUER KISERUZUTSU (PIPE CASE) WITH A CARP

Lot 70 - A SUPERB GOLD AND BLACK LACQUER KISERUZUTSU (PIPE CASE) WITH A CARP

Sold for €4,420

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 75 - A FINE ANTLER KISERUZUTSU (PIPE CASE) DEPICTING AN ONI CLIMBING A PLIER

Lot 75 - † A FINE ANTLER KISERUZUTSU (PIPE CASE) DEPICTING AN ONI CLIMBING A PLIER

Sold for €2,860

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 76 - AN ANTLER KISERUZUTSU (PIPE CASE) OF AN ONI WITH AN OKAME MASK

Lot 76 - AN ANTLER KISERUZUTSU (PIPE CASE) OF AN ONI WITH AN OKAME MASK

Sold for €4,160

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 78 - A FINE ANTLER KISERUZUTSU (PIPE CASE) WITH A KAPPA

Lot 78 - A FINE ANTLER KISERUZUTSU (PIPE CASE) WITH A KAPPA

Sold for €1,690

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 79 - A RARE DARK WOOD ‘DRAGON’ BOKUTO (DOCTOR’S SWORD)

Lot 79 - A RARE DARK WOOD ‘DRAGON’ BOKUTO (DOCTOR’S SWORD)

Sold for €7,150

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 80 - A RARE DARK WOOD NETSUKE OF A SUMO WRESTLING FROG

Lot 80 - A RARE DARK WOOD NETSUKE OF A SUMO WRESTLING FROG

Sold for €2,080

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 81 - A VERY RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A SINIU

Lot 81 - A VERY RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A SINIU

Sold for €3,900

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 82 - A RARE AND UNUSUAL (TRICK) NETSUKE OF A MONKEY WITH YOUNG

Lot 82 - A RARE AND UNUSUAL (TRICK) NETSUKE OF A MONKEY WITH YOUNG

Sold for €2,080

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 84 - A SUPERB AND EARLY WOOD NETSUKE OF ROSHI SEATED ON HIS OX

Lot 84 - A SUPERB AND EARLY WOOD NETSUKE OF ROSHI SEATED ON HIS OX

Sold for €1,950

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 86 - AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A BOY ON A HORSE

Lot 86 - ÉŽ AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A BOY ON A HORSE

Sold for €1,560

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 88 - AN EARLY IVORY NETSUKE OF A YAMABUSHI WARRIOR

Lot 88 - ÉŽ AN EARLY IVORY NETSUKE OF A YAMABUSHI WARRIOR

Sold for €2,600

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 89 - A VERY LARGE AND UNUSUAL WOOD NETSUKE OF SHOKI AND ONI

Lot 89 - A VERY LARGE AND UNUSUAL WOOD NETSUKE OF SHOKI AND ONI

Sold for €5,200

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 92 - A LARGE SAISHIKI NETSUKE OF RYUTOKI, STYLE OF YOSHIMURA SHUZAN

Lot 92 - A LARGE SAISHIKI NETSUKE OF RYUTOKI, STYLE OF YOSHIMURA SHUZAN

Sold for €2,080

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 93 - A POWERFUL SAISHIKI NETSUKE OF RYUJIN, ATTRIBUTED TO YOSHIMURA SHUZAN

Lot 93 - A POWERFUL SAISHIKI NETSUKE OF RYUJIN, ATTRIBUTED TO YOSHIMURA SHUZAN

Sold for €2,600

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 94 - A TALL WOOD NETSUKE OF A DUTCHMAN WITH CHILD

Lot 94 - A TALL WOOD NETSUKE OF A DUTCHMAN WITH CHILD

Sold for €1,950

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 96 - A SUPERB WOOD NETSUKE OF A DANCING KUMOSUKE (ROAD PORTER)

Lot 96 - A SUPERB WOOD NETSUKE OF A DANCING KUMOSUKE (ROAD PORTER)

Sold for €2,860

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 97 - A FINE AND EARLY WOOD NETSUKE OF SEIOBO

Lot 97 - A FINE AND EARLY WOOD NETSUKE OF SEIOBO

Sold for €3,380

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 98 - AN EARLY WOOD NETSUKE OF KANZAN AND JITTOKU

Lot 98 - AN EARLY WOOD NETSUKE OF KANZAN AND JITTOKU

Sold for €1,560

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 100 - A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A CHINESE IMMORTAL WITH AN ONI

Lot 100 - A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A CHINESE IMMORTAL WITH AN ONI

Sold for €2,600

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 102 - A SUPERB AND RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF FUKUROKUJU TAKING A NAP

Lot 102 - A SUPERB AND RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF FUKUROKUJU TAKING A NAP

Sold for €5,850

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 103 - AN EARLY IVORY NETSUKE OF OKAME WITH CHILD

Lot 103 - ÉŽ AN EARLY IVORY NETSUKE OF OKAME WITH CHILD

Sold for €2,600

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 104 - A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A NAKED MAN TYING HIS FUNDOSHI

Lot 104 - ÉŽ A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A NAKED MAN TYING HIS FUNDOSHI

Sold for €2,860

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 105 - A SUPERB IVORY NETSUKE OF A SUMO WRESTLER

Lot 105 - ÉŽ A SUPERB IVORY NETSUKE OF A SUMO WRESTLER

Sold for €16,900

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 106 - A LARGE AND SUPERB IVORY NETSUKE OF KAN’U

Lot 106 - Ɏ A LARGE AND SUPERB IVORY NETSUKE OF KAN’U

Sold for €4,680

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 107 - A GOOD IVORY NETSUKE OF OMORI HIKOSHICHI ENCOUNTERING THE DEMONESS

Lot 107 - ÉŽ A GOOD IVORY NETSUKE OF OMORI HIKOSHICHI ENCOUNTERING THE DEMONESS

Sold for €9,750

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 108 - A REMARKABLE TALL IVORY NETSUKE OF A YOUTHFUL CHINESE FIGURE

Lot 108 - ÉŽ A REMARKABLE TALL IVORY NETSUKE OF A YOUTHFUL CHINESE FIGURE

Sold for €9,100

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 110 - A RARE TALL IVORY NETSUKE OF AN IMMORTAL WITH AN OCTOPUS

Lot 110 - ÉŽ A RARE TALL IVORY NETSUKE OF AN IMMORTAL WITH AN OCTOPUS

Sold for €3,900

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 111 - A POWERFUL IVORY NETSUKE OF RYUJIN’S ATTENDANT

Lot 111 - Ɏ A POWERFUL IVORY NETSUKE OF RYUJIN’S ATTENDANT

Sold for €3,120

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 112 - A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF GAMA SENNIN WITH TWO TOADS

Lot 112 - ÉŽ A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF GAMA SENNIN WITH TWO TOADS

Sold for €1,950

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 113 - A SUPERB OSAKA SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF AN AMA (DIVING GIRL)

Lot 113 - ÉŽ A SUPERB OSAKA SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF AN AMA (DIVING GIRL)

Sold for €5,200

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 114 - A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A SWIMMING NINGYO (MERMAID)

Lot 114 - ÉŽ A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A SWIMMING NINGYO (MERMAID)

Sold for €3,640

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 116 - A SUPERB IVORY NETSUKE OF A DANCING FOX PRIEST (HAKUZOSU)

Lot 116 - ÉŽ A SUPERB IVORY NETSUKE OF A DANCING FOX PRIEST (HAKUZOSU)

Sold for €6,500

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 117 - A SUPERB WOOD NETSUKE OF A FEMALE DEMON

Lot 117 - A SUPERB WOOD NETSUKE OF A FEMALE DEMON

Sold for €11,700

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 118 - SANKO: A SUPERB IVORY NETSUKE OF YAMA-UBA AND KINTOKI

Lot 118 - ÉŽ SANKO: A SUPERB IVORY NETSUKE OF YAMA-UBA AND KINTOKI

Sold for €11,700

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 120 - A SUPERB WOOD NETSUKE OF FUKUROKUJU WITH A KARAKO, ATTRIBUTED TO TSUJI

Lot 120 - A SUPERB WOOD NETSUKE OF FUKUROKUJU WITH A KARAKO, ATTRIBUTED TO TSUJI

Sold for €7,800

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 121 - A WOOD NETSUKE OF RIHAKU

Lot 121 - A WOOD NETSUKE OF RIHAKU

Sold for €1,170

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 124 - OKATOMO: A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF HOTEI WITH A KARAKO

Lot 124 - ÉŽ OKATOMO: A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF HOTEI WITH A KARAKO

Sold for €1,950

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 125 - AN IVORY NETSUKE OF TEKKAI SENNIN, STYLE OF MIURA YOSHINAGA

Lot 125 - ÉŽ AN IVORY NETSUKE OF TEKKAI SENNIN, STYLE OF MIURA YOSHINAGA

Sold for €1,040

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 126 - A POWERFUL KYOTO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF SHOKI AND ONI

Lot 126 - ÉŽ A POWERFUL KYOTO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF SHOKI AND ONI

Sold for €5,200

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 127 - A POWERFUL KYOTO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF SHOKI AND ONI

Lot 127 - ÉŽ A POWERFUL KYOTO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF SHOKI AND ONI

Sold for €6,500

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 128 - MASATOMO: AN AMUSING OSAKA SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF A KARAKO PLUCKING HOTEI’S BEARD

Lot 128 - Ɏ MASATOMO: AN AMUSING OSAKA SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF A KARAKO PLUCKING HOTEI’S BEARD

Sold for €1,690

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 129 - AN EARLY OSAKA SCHOOL WOOD NETSUKE OF HOTEI AND A KARAKO

Lot 129 - AN EARLY OSAKA SCHOOL WOOD NETSUKE OF HOTEI AND A KARAKO

Sold for €2,340

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 130 - AN IVORY NETSUKE OF THE TWO SUMO WRESTLERS KAGEHISA AND SUKEYASU

Lot 130 - ÉŽ AN IVORY NETSUKE OF THE TWO SUMO WRESTLERS KAGEHISA AND SUKEYASU

Sold for €1,690

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 131 - NIRAKU: AN OSAKA SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF A DUTCHMAN WITH A TRUMPET

Lot 131 - ÉŽ NIRAKU: AN OSAKA SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF A DUTCHMAN WITH A TRUMPET

Sold for €1,690

including Buyer's Premium