14th May, 2025 11:00
Chinese & Japanese Works of Art
169
KONDO YUZO (JAPANESE, 1902-1985), A SOMETSUKE 'POMEGRANATE' CHAWAN, SHOWA PERIOD
the deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to an everted rolled rim, freely painted in underglaze blue around the exterior with a leafy pomegranate spray, the base signed, 12.2cm diameter, wooden box
Provenance: A Japanese Private Collection.
Footnote: Kondo Yuzo (1902-1985) was a famed Japanese potter who was famous for his work in underglaze cobalt blue (sometsuke). Following his graduation from the Kyoto School of Arts, he worked as an assistant for Tomimoto Kenkichi between 1921 to 1924, while employed on the recommendation of Shoji Hamada. For many years he was considered one of the most skillful potters in Kyoto. He was designated a Living National Treasure in 1977 for his work in sometsuke.
昭和：近藤悠三，青花石榴纹茶碗（1902–1985）
Sold for £280
the deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to an everted rolled rim, freely painted in underglaze blue around the exterior with a leafy pomegranate spray, the base signed, 12.2cm diameter, wooden box
Provenance: A Japanese Private Collection.
Footnote: Kondo Yuzo (1902-1985) was a famed Japanese potter who was famous for his work in underglaze cobalt blue (sometsuke). Following his graduation from the Kyoto School of Arts, he worked as an assistant for Tomimoto Kenkichi between 1921 to 1924, while employed on the recommendation of Shoji Hamada. For many years he was considered one of the most skillful potters in Kyoto. He was designated a Living National Treasure in 1977 for his work in sometsuke.
Auction: Chinese & Japanese Works of Art, 14th May, 2025
Auction Location: London, UK
The sale of 170 lots comprise of a wide range of Chinese works such as ceramics from the Song to Qing Dynasty, an English private collection of jade and hardstone carvings, furniture, bronzes and sculptures.
The Japanese section includes works of art, ceramics, including a small private collection of contemporary ceramics by Kondo Yuzo, bronzes and prints. From Korea, a highlight is a Chaekgeori eight-fold screen with hidden artist seal from the Joseon Dynasty, 19th century.
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PUBLIC EXHIBITION:
Sunday 11th May: 12pm to 4pm
Monday 12th May: 10am to 8:30pm
Tuesday 13th May: 10am to 5pm
AUCTION:
Wednesday 14th May 2025, 11am, precisely
