

Book
Expressions of Style: Netsuke as Art (exhibition catalogue september 2001 Scholten Japanese Art) by Rosemary Bandini and Scholten Rene’
Age:2001 (First Edition)
Over 200 netsuke are represented in this catalog, which represents a breadth of carving styles, themes, and artists. The works range from mythological creatures to animals of the zodiac, and from legendary personages to representations of common people. The accompanying text provides the historical and mythological background indispensable to understanding this miniature art form. Includes an illustrated index of signatures. 176 pp. 255 color illustrations. Illustrations have been enlarged to are details of the netsuke easier to view, but attention should be paid to the actual sizes, which are detailed with every description, Photographs of signatures are shown alphabetically at the end of the cattalo for ease of reference, together with a glossary of Japanese terms.
As Scholten Japanese Art’s first exhibition devoted entirely to netsuke, our aim was to put together a group of outstanding quality and breath appearing to collectors of all tastes. When we embarked on this project, we ambitiously agreed to exhibit nothing less than amazing. Within these pages, you will find the exciting results of our mission.
Condition: Excellent unused condition for the piece is a perfect Hardcover book, clean, unmarked, and bright without a broken spine.