Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Emporium - Fine and Decorative Arts - Session I

Thu, Nov 15, 2018 09:00AM EST
Lot 46

Ten Japanese Noh Theatre Masks

Estimate: $500 - $700

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

19th/20th century, some inscribed with characters and string ties, comprising: five carved wood visages decorated in painted, lacquer gesso, of Tengu, 8 x 6 x 7 in., [some paint loss, horse hair loss, gilt loss at teeth and eyes]; an onna, 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 x 3 in., [paint loss at string holes]; an okina, 8 x 5 x 3 in., [repair at top, gesso break at top with paint loss, discoloration to paint]; a hennya, 9-1/2 x 6 x 5 in., [very good condition]; an okame, 8 x 6 x 3 in., [gesso break at top with paint loss, loss at eye, gesso crack at mouth, chin, eyes, some discoloration to paint]; two lacquer papier mâché kishin, 10 x 8 x 6 in., [overall good condition with some abrasions and paint loss]; 13 x 11 x 8 in., [wear to rope and tassel, surface dirt]; a red lacquer O-beshimi, 8 x 7 x 4 in., [good condition]; a resin Tengu, 8-1/2 x 6 x 6-1/2 in., [good condition]; and a cast iron okina with hinged jaw, 7 x 5-1/2 x 3-1/2 in., [oxidation with some light abrasions, bristle loss at beard]