Lot 138
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On roiro ground with a black crane flying over reeds and waves rendered in togidashi makie, the interior in black lacquer, signed on the front Koshu with additional red seal of Koshu, signed on the underside Toshihide above a red seal reading Tokei, 7cm high
Estimate $3,500 - $4,500
In very good condition with minor surface wear consistent with age, please refer to photographs on request
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Purchased: Spink and Son Ltd, 1990
Toshihide (also known as Hisahide) was a member of the Tatsuke lacquer family, whilst Koshu (1760-1822), refers to the artist responsible for the design. He was a well known Kyoto artist who studied under Maruyama Okyo.
EVENING AUCTION: The Decorative Arts Collection of James Fairfax AC
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8201
6:30pm - 31 August 2017
The National Art School, Sydney
VIEWING
Viewing Location
Leonard Joel, 39 Queen Street, Woollahra NSW 2010
Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 August, 11am-6pm
Thursday 31 August, by appointment only
CONTACT
Tim Nicol
timothy.nicol@leonardjoel.com.au
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