Lot details Attributed to Shinzan Masanao (born 1904), unsigned Japan, Ise-Yamada, 20th century Finley carved as a proudly resting horse, its legs neatly folded underneath for compactness, the head curiously raised and turned to its right. Note the finely engraved fur and mane. The pupils are inlays of dark horn. Natural himotoshi. Unsigned, however attributed to the lineage of Masanao of Ise, most likely carved by Shinzan Masanao (born 1904). LENGTH 4.2 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: Collection of Henry-Louis Vuitton (1911-2002) who traveled to Japan in 1969 to open the first Louis Vuitton branch office and likely acquired the present netsuke during this time. Louis Vuitton is a French fashion house and luxury goods company founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. Today the company operates in 50 countries with more than 460 stores worldwide. The lack of signature may suggest was made by special order for Henry-Louis Vuitton during his stay in Japan. Literature comparison: Compare to a near-identical wood netsuke of a horse, signed Shinzan (Masanao), illustrated in Lazarnick, George (1981) Netsuke & Inro Artists, and How to Read Their Signatures, Vol. 1, p. 725. Auction comparison: A similar wood netsuke of a horse was sold at Christie’s, Art of Japan: Online, 5 December 2019, London, lot 17 (sold for 2,375 GBP).
Lot details Attributed to Shinzan Masanao (born 1904), unsigned Japan, Ise-Yamada, 20th century Finley carved as a proudly resting horse, its legs neatly folded underneath for compactness, the head curiously raised and turned to its right. Note the finely engraved fur and mane. The pupils are inlays of dark horn. Natural himotoshi. Unsigned, however attributed to the lineage of Masanao of Ise, most likely carved by Shinzan Masanao (born 1904). LENGTH 4.2 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: Collection of Henry-Louis Vuitton (1911-2002) who traveled to Japan in 1969 to open the first Louis Vuitton branch office and likely acquired the present netsuke during this time. Louis Vuitton is a French fashion house and luxury goods company founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. Today the company operates in 50 countries with more than 460 stores worldwide. The lack of signature may suggest was made by special order for Henry-Louis Vuitton during his stay in Japan. Literature comparison: Compare to a near-identical wood netsuke of a horse, signed Shinzan (Masanao), illustrated in Lazarnick, George (1981) Netsuke & Inro Artists, and How to Read Their Signatures, Vol. 1, p. 725. Auction comparison: A similar wood netsuke of a horse was sold at Christie’s, Art of Japan: Online, 5 December 2019, London, lot 17 (sold for 2,375 GBP).
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