Fine Netsuke & Sagemono

Fine Netsuke & Sagemono

Live Auction

7 November 2025 at 1 PM CET

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 We're pleased to present our final Fine Netsuke & Sagemono Auction of the year.

The sale opens with a distinguished group of fine inro, representing a wide range of materials, lacquer techniques, and artistic styles. Among these, a particular highlight—and one of the most significant works to appear in our rooms in recent years—is the complete inrō set by Ogawa Haritsu, illustrating The Twelve Months. First published in 1928 (F. M. Jonas – Netsuke), this exceptional set now appears on the market for the first time (lot 11).

The inrō are followed by an excellent selection of sagemono, including notable examples by the esteemed artist Hasegawa Ikko (lots 68–73). Learn more.

Lot 150 - Ɏ KAIGYOKUSAI: A MASTERFUL IVORY NETSUKE OF TWO RATS

Sold for €78,000

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 151 - Ɏ IKKU: A MASTERFUL IVORY NETSUKE OF AN EAGLE

Sold for €10,400

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 161 - JOSHO: A RARE TAGAYASAN WOOD NETSUKE OF A TOAD

Sold for €2,600

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 162 - SARI: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A SNAKE

Sold for €4,290

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 166 - DONRIN: A FINE DARK WOOD WOOD NETSUKE OF TWO QUAILS

Sold for €1,560

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 171 - MASAYOSHI: A RARE BUFFALO HORN NETSUKE OF A CICADA

Sold for €2,860

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 175 - MASANAO: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A HORSE

Sold for €2,600

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 181 - AN EARLY AND POWERFUL WOOD NETSUKE OF KIYOHIME

Sold for €1,950

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 182 - IKKAN: A SUPERB WOOD NETSUKE OF KIYOHIME

Sold for €4,680

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 186 - A RARE WOOD NETSUKE OF A PICA AND YOUNG

Sold for €4,862

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 187 - IKKAN: A SUPERB WOOD NETSUKE OF AN EAGLE AND NAMAZU

Sold for €5,850

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 192 - MASANAO: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF TWO RATS

Sold for €4,420

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 194 - MASATAMI: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A CAT CHASING A RAT

Sold for €2,600

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 198 - MASANAO: A LARGE WOOD NETSUKE OF TWO MONKEYS

Sold for €1,950

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 199 - MASANOBU: A WOOD NETSUKE OF A PUPPY

Sold for €1,950

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 202 - KOKEI: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT GOAT

Sold for €1,950

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 203 - MASANAO: A GOOD WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT BOAR

Sold for €7,800

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 205 - MASANAO: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A COILED RAT

Sold for €3,900

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 206 - MINKO: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT GOAT

Sold for €3,640

including Buyer's Premium

Lot 218 - A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A SNAIL ON A LOTUS LEAF

Sold for €3,380

including Buyer's Premium