An ivory netsuke of Hotei and karako, by Hidemasa. Early 19th century - image-1

Lot 1045 Dα

An ivory netsuke of Hotei and karako, by Hidemasa. Early 19th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 600 € - 900 €
Result: 500 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of Hotei and karako, by Hidemasa. Early 19th century

Seated with head resting in his propped up left arm, the karako in front of him grabbing Hotei by one earlobe and pulling out nose hairs with tweezers. Signed Hidemasa in an oval reserve.
Height 2.7 cm; width 4.3 cm

Provenance

Lempertz, Cologne, 11./12.12.2009, lot 819