A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWER BY HIDEYUKI
Ivory netsukeJapan, Tokyo20th centuryThis netsuke depicts a chrysanthemum flower, executed naturalistically in a choice peace of ivory. The flowing stem on the underside is expressed and the signature is found on an inlaid gold reserve HIDEYUKI.Kinsey writes in her book Contemporary Netsuke “(his) netsuke are executed with his own original ideas and with delicate, detailed, and meticulous workmanship. He is also a master at carving plum-blossom and other flower netsuke.” Furthermore, interestingly he was close friends with Kangyoku and Bishu (also present in our catalogue nos.8, 34 and 113) and they actively exchanged ideas. The affinities to their work are present in this netsuke.HEIGHT 2.5 CM, LENGTH 3.5 CMCondition: Excellent conditionProvenance: Collection of Sam Felton. Acquired from Rare Art, Inc. on December 30th 1982