What: Auction of The Julius and Arlette Katchen Collection of Fine Netsuke.Where: Bonhams, 101 New Bond St, LondonWhen: Nov 8, 2pm GMTPublic Viewing: November 5-6, 11am - 5pm GMT, November 7, 9am - 7:30pm GMTTop Lots of the Sale:The auction offers a wide range of fine netsuke from the collection of Julius and Arlette Katchen. Netsukes have long been considered to be rare works of art invented in 17th century Japan. They are an integral part of the traditional Japanese garb kosode and kimono. Over time, these objects evolved from being necessities to work of art. The sale offers such netsukes fashioned from ivory and wood. Top lots of this sale are:*Hoshin, a wood netsuke of a dog, Kyoto, late 18th/early 19th century. Estimate: GBP £ 30,000 - GBP £ 35,000 (US$ 37,000 - US$ 43,000)*Tomotada, a rare ivory netsuke of a grazing stag, Kyoto, late 18th century. Estimate: GBP £25,000 - GBP £ 30,000 (US$ 31,000 - US$ 37,000)*Kaigyokusai Masatsugu (1813-1892), an ivory netsuke of two rats, Osaka, mid 19th century. Estimate: GBP £20,000 - GBP £ 30,000 (US$ 25,000 - US$ 37,000)*Kaigyokusai Masatsugu (1813-1892), an ivory netsuke of a monkey and young, Osaka, mid 19th century. Estimate: GBP£ 20,000 - GBP£ 30,000 (US$25,000 - US$ 37,000)*Okatomo, an ivory netsuke of a tiger, Kyoto, early 19th century. Estimate: GBP£ 20,000 - GBP£ 25,000 (US$ 25,000 - US$ 31,000)Click on the Slideshow for highlights of the sale.
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