* Bugaku mask in cypress wood. Mouth open in great laughter, blinking eyes marked by a thin, very curved slit giving it a hilarious expression, teeth showing, prominent nose and parabolic wrinkles on the forehead and top of the skull, it is covered in red-tinted gofun and depicts the character Kotokuraku. Inside, a red lacquer inscription 舞楽面正倉院写 , Bugaku mask Inspired by Shosoin. Japan, 19th century H. 25.5 cm - L. 18 cm (many missing parts in the gofun)
Live Tuesday 19 March 2024・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 172

* Bugaku mask in cypress wood. Mouth open in great laughter, blinking eyes marked by a thin, very curved slit giving it a hilarious expression, teeth showing, prominent nose and parabolic wrinkles on the forehead and top of the skull, it is covered in red-tinted gofun and depicts the character Kotokuraku. Inside, a red lacquer inscription 舞楽面正倉院写 , Bugaku mask Inspired by Shosoin. Japan, 19th century H. 25.5 cm - L. 18 cm (many missing parts in the gofun)

Estimate
€800 - €1,000
Result
Not communicated
Buyer's premium
30%
* Bugaku mask in cypress wood. Mouth open in great laughter, blinking eyes marked by a thin, very curved slit giving it a hilarious expression, teeth showing, prominent nose and parabolic wrinkles on the forehead and top of the skull, it is covered in red-tinted gofun and depicts the character Kotokuraku. Inside, a red lacquer inscription 舞楽面正倉院写 , Bugaku mask Inspired by Shosoin. Japan, 19th century H. 25.5 cm - L. 18 cm (many missing parts in the gofun)
Sale
Drawings, Ancient and modern paintings, Jewelry and watches, Silverware, Asian art, Decorative arts from the 17th to the 20th century - Including the R. & G. Schmitt Collection and the M. & Mme T. Parisienne Collection. & G. Schmitt Collection and M. & Mme T. Parisian Collection.
Tuesday 19 March 2024・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 1 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris