NETSUKE

Our authentic netsuke collection comprises over ten years of active acquisition from collectors, estates and dealers all over the world, with fine examples from 18th to 19th century netsuke of the Edo and Meiji eras to contemporary masterpieces by living Japanese masters including a Sennin by Hojitsu, an Eagle by Masanao, and a rare Shunga netsuke by Masatoshi.

Netsuke prices have risen spectacularly over the past few decades. In 1979 the premier issue of the Journal of the International Netsuke Society reported the record price for a netsuke as $18,000, a new threshold of valuation. Less than thirty years later the record has risen to $150,000 for a dancing fox woman (LOT #19 BY GECHU, whose name means "Tusk Worm") auctioned at Sotheby's London, November 8, 2005.

A soaring European market for quality netsuke has resulted in ever-widening disparity between European and American prices. Important auctions of netsuke now take place exclusively in Europe. Thus our listed estimates should be considered only as a guideline for sales in the United States--actual value according to current auction results may be vastly higher. We invite collectors to email us with an inquiry or an honest offer; we remain committed to providing collectors with the opportunity to purchase authentic antique netsuke at outstanding prices.

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