Lot 89
TOKUDA YASOKICHI III (1933-2009), CIRCA 1980s
The globular vase with a very long neck covered in three coloured glazes, aubergine, yellow and blue which each blend/transition into the next, the technique for which he gained 'Living National Treasure' status. Signed 'Kutani Masahiko' in iron red to the base within the footrim.
26cm high, 9.5cm diameter
Estimate $800 - $1,200
No visible faults or damage
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Tokuda Yasokichi III was awarded Living National Treasure status in Japan in 1997 for his 'saiyu' glaze technique, which was based on the modernisation of coloured glazes for which Kutani was famous. Amongst many other awards, he received the Grand Prize in The International Pottery and Porcelain Exhibition, 1990, and the Purple Ribbon presented by the Emperor of Japan in 1993.
The Decorative Interior: Art Nouveau & 20th Century Design
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8347
2:00pm - 5 December 2019
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Viewing
Wednesday 4 December, 9am-8pm
Thursday 5 December, 9am-12pm
CONTACT
Dominic Kavanagh
dominic.kavanagh@leonardjoel.com.au
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