A Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke, Taishō era 'real-world problems' and landscapes

'real-world problems' and landscapes

A pair of matching hallmarked sterling silver bon-bon baskets crafted by the celebrated Birmingham silversmiths Levi & Salaman

this pair of stylised pine trees are the ultimate decor piece for your Mid Century Modern or Contemporary interior

M lower right and incised "Guy Boyd" to verso

A Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke, Taishō era 'real-world problems' and landscapesAn ivory netsuke carved as a ripe persimmon (kaki), naturalistically rendered and surmounted by a beetle with detailed legs and segmented body. The motif is emblematic of late summer to autumn, combining the persimmon (symbol of maturity and harvest), with the beetle, representing vitality and the persistence of life within natures cycles. Executed by the artist with realism and subtle wit in mind, the composition reflects Edo period aesthetic values