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299 - Maehata Shunsai II or III 二/三代 前端春斉 (Japan, 1936 or 1964 -) …
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Estimate €500 - €700
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Maehata Shunsai II or III 二/三代 前端春斉 (Japan, 1936 or 1964 -) Kinji lacquer tea pot (natsume) with gold lacquer and nashiji hira maki-e decoration of kiri (paulownia leaves and flowers) and bamboo. The interior in nashiji lacquer. Fukusa with Shunsai stamp. H. 7 cm Storage box (tomobako) inscribed "Paulownia bamboos maki-e, natsume gold background; inside nashiji background", signed Shunsai and stamped. Maehata Shunsai's workshop is now run by the third generation of artists. Maehata Shunsai III (1964-) succeeded his father Maehata Shunsai II (1936-) and took the Shunsai name in 2009. Maehata Gahō, also known as Shunsai II, is a Japanese artist specialising in traditional lacquerware, renowned for creating exceptional traditional utensils for the Japanese tea ceremony and for using motifs from the Rinpa school in his lacquerwork. The eldest son of Maehata Shunsai (前端春斉), eighth head of the Maehata family, Maehata Gahō was trained in tea utensil lacquerware by Murata Dōkan, ishiji-nuri lacquerware by Nakamura Chokan and Kaga maki-e by Hoya Bisei. Maehata Gahō founded Mugen-an (Cultural Heritage of Ishikawa Prefecture) in 1983. Mugen-an is a modern Shoin-zukuri style house that inherits the traditional elements of a samurai residence. In 2003, he was commissioned to supervise the restoration of Kenchōji temple (an important cultural asset). Maehata Gahō's philosophy in creating a work is that "each object should be treated as if it were a precious jewel", so that the object itself becomes a statement. Maehata Gahō's mission is to create works that will be enjoyed by the next generation. He has also presented objects to the Emperor of Japan and Pope John Paul II. His son, Shunsai III, continues the Shunsai line. (>) By way of exception, in accordance with article 83-I of law no. 2023-1322 of 29 December 2023, VAT is charged at 5.5% on the entire price due for the sale of the item. of the auction price (hammer price and selling expenses). Expert : Alice JOSSAUME | Cabinet PORTIER & ASSOCIES Part II: 19 June 2026 - Chapter 2: Japanese lacquers, maki-e or the art of "sprinkled images
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About the sale COLLECTIONS & CLASSIC WORKS - PART II
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Auction time 06/19/2026 at 2:00 PM
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