The family - Wood - Higashiyama - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989)





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Two wooden Kokeshi Sosaku sculptures by Higashiyama from Japan, dating to the Shōwa period, in good condition and original, comprising a 19 cm high piece (10.5 cm deep) depicting a mother with her baby and chrysanthemum-graved scarf signed Higashiyama under the base, and a second piece 20.5 cm high (6.5 cm deep) with central black lines and a gold trim; a true two‑piece lot of signed works.
Description from the seller
Here is an exceptional lot of two Sosaku Kokeshi signed Higashiyama.
The first is signed Higashiyama under the base. This piece depicts a scene of affection: a mother carrying her baby on her back. The mother's body is crossed by a wide dark scarf draped, finely carved in relief with chrysanthemum motifs (kiku).
She rests on her original black base, softly and symbolically representing motherhood.
Dimensions: H 19 x D 10.5 cm
The second Kokeshi is also crafted by Higashiyama. The body is adorned at the center with black underlines underscored by a gold rim, evoking in sobriety the folds of a kimono or the obi belt.
She forms a very beautiful duo with the first Kokeshi by the same master. While the first is more sculpted and figurative, this one embodies Higashiyama's work's more minimalist and timeless side.
Dimensions: H 20.5 x D 6.5 cm
The Kokeshi are now true collectible pieces.
Please consult the photos for more details.
Fast and careful shipping.
Seller's Story
Here is an exceptional lot of two Sosaku Kokeshi signed Higashiyama.
The first is signed Higashiyama under the base. This piece depicts a scene of affection: a mother carrying her baby on her back. The mother's body is crossed by a wide dark scarf draped, finely carved in relief with chrysanthemum motifs (kiku).
She rests on her original black base, softly and symbolically representing motherhood.
Dimensions: H 19 x D 10.5 cm
The second Kokeshi is also crafted by Higashiyama. The body is adorned at the center with black underlines underscored by a gold rim, evoking in sobriety the folds of a kimono or the obi belt.
She forms a very beautiful duo with the first Kokeshi by the same master. While the first is more sculpted and figurative, this one embodies Higashiyama's work's more minimalist and timeless side.
Dimensions: H 20.5 x D 6.5 cm
The Kokeshi are now true collectible pieces.
Please consult the photos for more details.
Fast and careful shipping.

