Auction Preview: Fine Japanese Art at Bonhams, London, May 16
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What: Fine Japanese ArtWhere: Bonhams, 101 New Bond Street, W1S 1SR, LondonWhen: May 16, 2:00 PM BSTPublic Viewing: May 11, 11:00 - 17:00 BST; May 12, 11:00 - 17:00 BST; May 13, 09:00 - 19:30 BST; May 14, 09:00 - 16:30 BST; May 15, 09:00 - 16:30 BSTTop Lots aAuction Preview: Fine Japanese Art at Bonhams, London, May 16
What: Fine Japanese ArtWhere: Bonhams, 101 New Bond Street, W1S 1SR, LondonWhen: May 16, 2:00 PM BSTPublic Viewing: May 11, 11:00 - 17:00 BST; May 12, 11:00 - 17:00 BST; May 13, 09:00 - 19:30 BST; May 14, 09:00 - 16:30 BST; May 15, 09:00 - 16:30 BSTTop Lots at the Sale:— «A magnificent Nanban cabinet» - Momoyama period (1573-1615) late 16th/early 17th century. Embellished predominantly in gold hiramaki-e lacquer and inlaid with shell, the single hinged door decorated on the front with cloud-shaped cartouche enclosing a tiger and leopard prowling on the rocky banks of a river among flowering plants. Measured at 64.5cmx89cmx52.5cm (25 3/8inx35 1/16inx20 11/16in). (4). Featured at lot 66. Estimate: 160,000 USD - 200,000 USD.— «An exquisitely cast and inlaid bronze hanaike (flower vase) in the form of a gourd» - By Shoami Katsuyoshi (1832-1908), Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century. Modelled as a decaying gourd with mottled dark-brown patination, supported on a base formed by an extremely long stem descending from the mouth. Measured at 33cm (13in) high. Featured at lot 190. Estimate: 130,000 USD - 200,000 USD— «Kakejiku» (vertical hanging scroll), Edo period (1615-1868), mid-18th century - Hakuin Ekaku (1686-1769). Ink on paper in silk mounts, the unusual composition depicting the popular deities Hotei and Otafuku. Overall: 126x60cm (49 5/8x23 5/8in); image: 36x57cm (14 1/8x22 1/2in). (3). Featured at lot 226. Estimate: 130,000 USD - 200,000 USD.— «A fine matching lacquer set of a suzuribako (box for writing utensils) and a bundai (writing desk)» - By Uematsu Hobi (1872-1933), Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926), early 20th century. Both decorated in contrasting tones of gold takamaki-e, hiramaki-e and e-nashiji with details executed in kirikane. The suzuribako: 3.8cmx24cmx19.7cm (7¾inx1½inx9½in); the bundai: 12.7cmx35cmx61cm (5inx13¾inx24in). (10). Featured at lot 52. Estimate: 66,000 USD - 100,000 USD.— «A fine matching set of a gold-lacquer and inlaid suzuribako (box for writing utensils) and a ryoshibako (document box)» - Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), mid/late 19th century. Each of standard rectangular form wth rounded chiri-i and inrobuta (flush-fitting lids). The suzuribako: 4.5cmx26.8cmx23.5cm (1¾inx10½inx9¼in); the ryoshibako: 16.2cmx44.4cmx35.2cm (6 3/16inx17¼inx13 7/8in). (16). Featured at lot 70. Estimate: 59,000 USD - 66,000 USD.— «A gold-lacquer three-case inro» - By Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891), Meiji era (1868-1912), circa 1870–1890. Of lenticular cross-section with straight sides, rounded corners, curved top and base, and integrated cord-runners. Measured at 7.5cmx4.9cmx1.7cm (3inx1 7/8inx5/8in). (3). Featured at lot 33. Estimate: 52,000 USD - 66,000 USD.— «A magnificent silver and enamel dish in the form of a large chrysanthemum bloom» - Attributed to the Ozeki Company, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century. Worked in translucent repousse enamel with gold and silver wire. Measured at 4.5cmx30cm (1¾inx11¾in). (2). Featured at lot 200. Estimate: 52,000 USD - 59,000 USD.For details, visit: https://www.bonhams.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.https://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more