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SHISEN YAMAMIZU FOR THE NAMIKI COMPANY: A MAGNIFICENT LACQUERED SILVER ‘PHEASANT’ CIGARETTE CASE
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06月12日 晚上7点 开拍 / 06月10日 下午3点 截止委托
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SHISEN YAMAMIZU FOR THE NAMIKI COMPANY: A MAGNIFICENT LACQUERED SILVER ‘PHEASANT’ CIGARETTE CASE

By Shisen Yamamizu, signed Namiki kan, Shisen with kakihan
Japan, early 20th century, Taisho (1912-1926) to Showa era (1926-1989)

Of slim square form with gently rounded corners, bearing a lustrous roiro ground, superbly decorated in gold and iro-e takamaki-e to depict a pheasant poised on its legs, ready to take flight, with its majestic tail held upright. The reverse bearing the signature NAMIKI KAN, SHISEN [made by Shisen under the supervision of the Namiki Company], accompanied by a red kakihan. The interior finished in gilt.

LENGTH 8.4 cm

Provenance: From the Alan Bostock collection of Japanese metalwork, cloisonné, and lacquer, assembled over the last 40 years.
Condition: Excellent condition with only very minor wear.

With an associated padded storage box.

The Namiki workshop, established in 1925 by Ryosuke Namiki, founder of the Namiki Manufacturing Company (now Pilot Corporation), is renowned for its exceptional maki-e lacquer artistry applied to fountain pens. Collaborating with esteemed lacquer artists such as Shisui Rokkaku and Gonroku Matsuda, Namiki integrated traditional Japanese craftsmanship with writing instruments, creating pieces celebrated for their intricate designs and superior quality. In 1930, a significant partnership with Alfred Dunhill Ltd. led to the international distribution of these exquisite pens under the Dunhill-Namiki brand, enhancing their global prestige. Today, Namiki continues to produce high-end, handcrafted fountain pens that embody the fusion of art and functionality.

Shisen Yamamizu was a distinguished Japanese lacquer artist active in the early twentieth century, renowned for his mastery of the traditional maki-e technique. He played a pivotal role in training artisans who later worked for the esteemed Namiki company, including Mansui Yamanaga, serving as both mentor and subcontractor from 1930. Through his work, Yamamizu contributed significantly to the development and international dissemination of Japanese luxury lacquerware, encompassing writing instruments, stationery, and other decorative objects.

Auction comparison:
Compare a closely related lacquered silver cigarette case depicting a koi carp, by Ippa for the Namiki company, Showa period, 20th century, 8 cm long, at Zacke, Fine Japanese Art, Vienna, 13 June 2025, lot 286 (sold for EUR 5,850).

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