LOT 0161 CHIKUYOSAI
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CHIKUYOSAI TOMOCHIKA: A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF A SEATED CALLIGRAPHER By Chikuyosai Tomochika, signed Chikuyosai 竹陽斎, with seal Tomochika 友親 Japan, Edo (Tokyo), first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Depicting an old man seated, holding a brush in one hand and a sake cup in the other. The face showing a cheerful expression. His robe is minutely incised with dot and circular patterns as well an inscription to the back reading 杏園之杏便是為造, which may be translated as “This is commissioned by Kyoben and Kyoen”. The underside showing the well-carved feet, asymmetrical himotoshi, and neatly incised signature CHIKUYOSAI and seal TOMOCHIKA. HEIGHT 4.5 cm Condition: With a small restoration to the edge of robe at the bottom, otherwise very good condition. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection, Paris.
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