Kokeshi 064
Two Work set by Masao Watanabe The one on the right (1960):Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: “Chigo Sakura | Cherry Blossom Child” by Watanabe, Masao
Dimensions: 34cm high This delightful doll won the Prime Minister’s Award and was presented to the Beatles in 1965, after their appearance in Japan with Sir Joseph Lockwood, Chairman of EMI Record Distributors, England. Watanabe-san is famous for not only minimally turning beautiful woods, but also respected for his use of variegated high-gloss lacquer, which he used to add another dimension to the dolls. In this case, however, Watanabe-san uses a type of natural, or colored candle wax, (Rōsoku no rō), in finishing this Spring representation of the most famous and abstract Cherry Blossom. The eyes of these dolls are typically looking downward, in respect, with just a hint of bangs peeping out of the tight head covering. The doll has Watanabe-san’s inscription, as well as his impressed stamp, identifying the pieces. Condition: Mint condition exhibiting an aged patination and meticulous care. There are no missing elements, no scratches or imperfections related to daily use with all detailed elements intact. The object retains the original craftsmanship, meeting the standards of the collector of Japanese Sosaku Kokeshi
The One on the Left (1970)
Vintage Sosaku Kokeshi entitled: Banshee | Late Autumn by Watanabe, Masao (1917-2007)
Dimensions: 16-0”h
Offered is a RARE and uniquely styled doll with colorful painted Kimono that represents the setting sun in Autumn. She has a wonderfully detailed scarf and head covering with visible hair and fall leaves. The eyes of this doll are typically looking downward, in respect, a small indication of red lips, with just a hint of bangs peeping out of the tight head covering. An interesting element is a texture that has been applied to the lower portion of the figure, in which Watanabe-san added ‘Chatter work’ to texturize the bottom of the doll. The doll has Watanabe-san’s inscription, as well as his impressed stamp, identifying the piece.
Condition: Mint condition means that the piece retains its original craft/workmanship showing a wonderful-developed patina commensurate which suggests no degree of wear that corresponds to its vintage. It is void of damage, cracks, breakage, or repairs and meets all the standards of the collectible Sosaku Kokeshi.
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