Set of 2 Sosaku kokeshi - Wood - Sanpei Yamanaka - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989)
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Pair of two original sosaku wooden kokeshi by Sanpei Yamanaka (Japan), Shōwa period, in excellent condition, with dimensions H 16 x D 7.5 cm and H 9 x D 5.5 cm, provenance private collection.
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Set of 2 vintage sosaku Kokeshi in exceptional condition, crafted by the renowned artist Yamanaka Sanpei.
Influenced by Buddhism, the artist seeks color interplay and the wood grain, with clean, sharp forms. The colors are always soft, should evoke those of the rainbow, the rainbow being “the highest state possible before reaching Nirvana.” The faces are expressive with an economy of means — The headdresses sometimes evoke the “Buddha's topknot.”
Yamanaka Sanpei (1926-2012) was born in Yonezawa.
He won numerous awards (around twenty), including the Ministry of Education prize at the All Nippon Modern Kokeshi exhibition in 1979.
Dimensions:
H 16 x D 7.5 cm
H 9 x D 5.5 cm
A rare lot of absolute elegance.
Please refer to the photos for more details.
They are now genuine collectibles.
Tracked and insured shipping.
Seller's Story
The adventure of The Nineties began with a creator’s passion for bright, very pop art and the world of advertising.
The Nineties are the blend of creativity and authenticity.
Here, we collect gems from around the world and gather mythical luxury objects as well as more personal creations with a scent of nostalgia.
Translated by Google TranslateSet of 2 vintage sosaku Kokeshi in exceptional condition, crafted by the renowned artist Yamanaka Sanpei.
Influenced by Buddhism, the artist seeks color interplay and the wood grain, with clean, sharp forms. The colors are always soft, should evoke those of the rainbow, the rainbow being “the highest state possible before reaching Nirvana.” The faces are expressive with an economy of means — The headdresses sometimes evoke the “Buddha's topknot.”
Yamanaka Sanpei (1926-2012) was born in Yonezawa.
He won numerous awards (around twenty), including the Ministry of Education prize at the All Nippon Modern Kokeshi exhibition in 1979.
Dimensions:
H 16 x D 7.5 cm
H 9 x D 5.5 cm
A rare lot of absolute elegance.
Please refer to the photos for more details.
They are now genuine collectibles.
Tracked and insured shipping.
Seller's Story
The adventure of The Nineties began with a creator’s passion for bright, very pop art and the world of advertising.
The Nineties are the blend of creativity and authenticity.
Here, we collect gems from around the world and gather mythical luxury objects as well as more personal creations with a scent of nostalgia.
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Dynastic Style/Period
Shōwa period (1926-1989)
Number of objects
2
Artist
Sanpei Yamanaka
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Material
Wood
Height
16 cm
Width
7 cm
Title of artwork
Set of 2 Sosaku kokeshi
Condition
Excellent condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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