We provide specialist valuations of netsuke and okimono for clients throughout London and the UK. Whether for auction sale, probate, insurance, estate planning or collection management, our specialists offer clear, independent advice informed by market expertise and international demand.
From finely carved Edo-period netsuke and ojime to later Meiji and collectable examples in wood and mixed materials, we value works from one of Japan’s most distinctive miniature art forms, ranging from figural sculpture to refined naturalistic and humorous subjects.
Key schools and makers include Kyoto school carvers such as Masanao and Tomotada, Osaka masters including Gechu, and celebrated later artists such as Somin, Shuzan, and Kaigyokusai Masatsugu, whose works are highly sought after in international collections. Netsuke subjects include animals, masks, folklore figures and highly detailed narrative scenes.
We regularly handle individual netsuke and important private collections in our specialist Japanese Art auctions, attracting collectors and institutions across the UK, Europe and internationally.
Thinking of selling or valuing netsuke?
We provide valuations for sale, probate and insurance purposes, with formal HMRC-compliant reporting where required.
Submit images online for a complimentary valuation or arrange an appointment with our specialists.
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