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 Antique Japanese Netsuke Kabuki Changing Rolling Two Face Dancer Figurine RARE  US $150.00
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 Rare Antique Japanese Cloisanne Netsuke US $62.54
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 TRADE BEADS ANTIQUE RARE JAPANESE CARVED NUT OJIME FOR NETSUKE US $44.99
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 CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL PANDA GOLD WIRES TWO HOLES NETSUKE RARE US $7.80
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 Rare Original Lot of 2 Netsuke Hand Carved Natural Wise Men with Scroll Ruyi US $24.99
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 rare old jade craftwork Buddha Netsuke pendant US $9.00
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A Marvellous Dutchman Netsuke of US$230.000,- !
A netsuke (net-skeh) is a miniature sculpture developed in Japan over a period of more than three hundred years. The kimono, the traditional form of Japanese dress, had no pockets. Men suspended pouches (inro) on a silk cord from their sash (obi) . To stop the cord from slipping through the "obi", a small toggle is attached. That small toggle is the "netsuke".
Dutchman
The netsuke referred to in the headline of this article was auctioned at the German auctionhouse Lempertz on 27 November 2004. It was estimated at $60.000,- (Euro 40.000) but was hammered at a sensational US$230.000,- (Euro 154.000). This unusually large (H 5 2/5") ivory netsuke of a standing Dutchman holding a dead hare over his shoulder which is attached to a gun, dated late 18th Century, stands out by two characteristics: the somewhat caricature-like facial features and elegant dress, as well as his occupation as a hunter whose bait is an indication of the "South Barbarian meat eaters".
Why US$230.000,-?
The exraordinary hammer price of US$230.000,- for this specific piece can be explained by looking at its history, theme, craftmanship, condition and off course by its rarity. The object made its way over 100 years in famous netsuke collections, and was already publicized in 1895 by the Japonist art dealer Marcus B. Huish. The representation of the Westerner, especially that of the Dutchman in Japanese art (in woodblock prints and netsuke) is a much coveted subject. This because of the striking depiction by the Japanese artists of this "strange" people from another world giving the beholder a very insightful and comic explanation of the encounter of two very different cultures. The unknown creator, it is unsigned, of this particular netsuke had to be a masterful craftsman because of his magnificent eye for detail and its elegant look. The specific subject of the Dutchman is not uncommon but a quality piece in this condition in combination with its age is a very rare find.
More examples
During the last decades there are more examples of highlights in prices concerning netsukes. On May 1990 at auctionhouse Sotheby's in London a netsuke of a horse was hammered at US$260,000,- and through an anitques dealer at Oriental Treasures and Points West in Honolulu a netsuke representing a "Awabi Girl and Octopus" (like Hokusai's famous "Dream of Fisherman's Wife (Octopus)" shunga design!) was sold at approx. US$250,000.
Themes
Netsuke carvers mostly worked in a bounded area of subjects and themes such as scenes of daily life, animals, erotic encounters (shunga), the signs of the zodiac or subjects with a mythical background. Whatever its subject or theme netsuke is a very attractive and highly collectable art form and the interesting pieces will only continue to increase in value.
Books
One of the most referred books among netsuke collectors are Lazarnick's ' The Signature Book of Netsuke' and from the same author 'Netsuke & Inro Artists, and How to Read Their Signatures'. Both have been issued in limited editions, the first one in 500 copies and the latter in 876 copies. These books are unmissable for the serious netsuke collector. More recommended books on netsuke are 'Netsuke: The Tokyo Meiko Kagami , Tokyo Living Masters List' by Shingo Yamaguchi, 'Netsuke: Fantasy and Reality in Japanese Miniature Sculpture' by Joe Earle and 'Expressions of Style: Netsuke as Art' by Rosemary Bandini.
Netsuke Organisations
International Netsuke Society
International Netsuke Carvers' Association
About the Author
We have a website called AK-Antiek and offer a large and varied collection of antique, jewelry and art. We are specialized in classic (Art Deco, Victorian...etc.) and modern jewelry, Japanese Woodblock Prints , shunga, Netsuke, inro, Cameo, antique coins, modern art and antique watches.
Netsuke: The Root Of All Evil
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Antique Japanese Netsuke Kabuki Changing Rolling Two Face Dancer Figurine RARE US $150.00
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Rare Antique Japanese Cloisanne Netsuke US $62.54
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TRADE BEADS ANTIQUE RARE JAPANESE CARVED NUT OJIME FOR NETSUKE US $44.99
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CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL PANDA GOLD WIRES TWO HOLES NETSUKE RARE US $7.80
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Rare Original Lot of 2 Netsuke Hand Carved Natural Wise Men with Scroll Ruyi US $24.99
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rare old jade craftwork Buddha Netsuke pendant US $9.00
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 Oriental Rare Boxwood Handwork Carving Fish Netsuke US $.10
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 Rare Japanese Book on Edo Period Inro and Netsuke US $125.00
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 Contemporary Netsuke Rare book Miriam Kinsey 1983 Japanese Art US $44.99
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 Rare Book on Japanese Inro and Netsuke US $9.99
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 Antique Japanese Rare Material Netsuke OLD MAN CARRY A SWORD CARVING US $29.99
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 Antique Japanese Rare Material Netsuke FAT MONK CARRY A FAN CARVING US $29.99
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 Antique Japanese Rare Fossil Material Netsuke LOVELT TURTLE CARVING US $24.99
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 Antique Japanese Rare Fossil Material Netsuke FLYING BUTTERFLY CARVING US $24.99
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 Antique Japanese Rare Fossil Material Netsuke LOVELY RABBIT CARVING US $29.99
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 Antique Japanese Rare Fossil Material Netsuke LOVELY FROG CARVING US $29.99
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 Antique Japanese Rare Fossil Material Netsuke LOVELY PIG BABY CARVING US $29.99
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 Antique Japanese Rare Fossil Material Netsuke BIG CRAB CARVING US $29.99
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 we12 Oriental rare handicrafts boxwood netsuke Carvings sculpture artist US $12.00
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 RARE SOTHEBY’S JAPANESE NETSUKE O’BRIEN Collection Auction Catalog 1981 US $74.95
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 GOTOUCHI HELLO KITTY RHINESTONE SANRIO ODAIBA NETSUKE RARE CELL KEY CHARM JEWEL US $28.99
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 RARE Japanese Okinawa PINK CORAL Okimono Statue netsuke US $3,000.00
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 RARE SOTHEBYS Monzino Collection Netsuke Inro Lacquer US $124.95
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 RARE Articulate Japanese Bronze CRAB KANI Animal netsuke OKIMONO Statue Art 3 US $300.00
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 ★ Fine RARE Japanese EAGLE Hawk Cast Iron Statue Okimono netsuke US $1,450.00
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 Rare Vintage Katabori Japanese Agate Netsuke Signed US $1,000.00
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 Antique Rare Chinese OX Bone Netsuke Hand Carved Figurine “mask maker” LK US $209.00
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 RARE Japanese FUKUSUKE Kutani Moriage Maneki Neko Cat Statue Okimono netsuke 5 US $2,000.00
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 RARE Antique Japanese Imari Moriage Maneki Neko Cat Statue Okimono netsuke 4 US $800.00
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 RARE Antique Japanese Imari Moriage Maneki Neko Cat Statue Okimono netsuke 3 US $2,000.00
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 RARE Antique Japanese Imari Moriage Maneki Neko Cat Statue Okimono netsuke 2 US $2,500.00
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 RARE Antique Japanese Imari Moriage Maneki Neko Cat Statue Okimono netsuke 1 US $1,500.00
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 RARE 19th C Japanese Seto Ware Netsuke kenzan and Jittoku US $275.00
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 RARE Articulate Japanese Bronze CRAB KANI Animal netsuke OKIMONO Statue Art 2pcs US $260.00
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 Rare Genuine Carved Olive Pit Seed Buddha Bat Chinese Ojime Netsuke Bead Pendant US $6.24
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 Vintage Japanese Chinese Dragon Eye Vein Veil Rare Gemstone Ojime Netsuke Bead US $10.93
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 Vintage Rare Onyx 21k Gold Damascene Japanese Chinese Dragon Ojime Netsuke Bead US $10.93
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 Vintage Rare Onyx Silver Damascene Japanese Chinese Dragon Ojime Netsuke Bead US $6.24
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 RARE GINTAMA LIMITED STRAP figure netsuke US $30.00
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 RARE JAPANESE OKIMONO Antique Deer Stag Gilded Meiji Era Period Bronze Netsuke US $5,000.00
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 Rare JAPANESE Carved OPAL Gem Stone NETSUKE Goddess Of Mercy US $2,400.00
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 Farming Working Oxen Ram Bull Farmyard Animal Unusual Rare Netsuke Inro Bead SEE US $20.31
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 Farming Working Oxen Ram Cow Farmyard Animal Wood Unusual Rare Netsuke Inro Bead US $20.31
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 Octopus Turtle Bamboo Glass Eyes Marine Life Sea Unusual Rare Netsuke Inro Bead US $20.31
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 RARE 19th C JAPANESE 5 CASE LACQUER INRO WITH BONE NETSUKE US $1,995.00
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 RARE 1st Edition Ivory NETSUKE reference book print Japan Alfred Brockhaus 1909 US $1,855.00
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 we13雕 Orient rare boxwood art sculpture hand carved cat pentants netsuke NEW US $7.80
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 18 C Rare Japanese Kurogaki Wood Netsuke Seated Tiger2 US $325.00
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 RARE EDO Period Japanese Ceramic Netsuke Chokaru Sennin US $325.00
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 Rare FM Jonas Japanese Netsuke 1990 Hardcover Book Tuttle Company Japan US $45.00
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 Old Netsuke 1850 1900 man playing music top quality hand curved hand job rare US $320.00
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 ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVED OX BONE SCHOLAR FIGURINE NETSUKE IN FRAMERARE US $160.00
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 Rare NETSUKE on French ormulu golden bronze push bell US $600.00
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 RARE SOTHEBYS Cornelius Roosevelt Collection Netsuke US $124.95
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 RARE Exhibit Catalog NETSUKE Japanese Art of Carving US $64.95
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 Netsuke a Bibliography 1978 CVS Roosevelt 1 OF 300 COPIES VERY RARE REF US $135.00
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 Beautiful Antique Japanese Hand Carved Netsuke of a Skull Rare US $426.65
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 RANSHU Extremely Rare EDO 19th C Wood Netsuke Gamma Sennin US $1,250.00
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 UNEI Rare Unique EDO 18th C Ebony Netsuke Black Sennin US $1,250.00
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 VINTAGE RARE SIGNED JAPANESE NETSUKE CHINESE RICE WOMAN CARRYING A HEAD FIGURINE US $449.99
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 NETSUKE RARE DOUBLE BUDDHA JAPAN KIMONO JAPANESE OBI US $746.66
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 Netsuke signed Carved Woman Breastfeeding her child Rare exposed breast US $800.00
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