LEIGH SLOGGETT: SEASCAPE By Leigh Sloggett (b.1960), signed with artist's initials 'LS' Skilfully carved from ebony wood to depict a seascape. The piece seen from above displays a mollusk shell with several small inlaid fish on top, when turned, one can see that the shell turns into a wave and progressively into foam, from where a whale emerges. All eyes are double inlaid. The strength and dynamism of the sea is not only visible on the underside but also on the shell, which is carved with slinky waves reminiscent of the ocean motion. On one side is the himotoshi and the artist initials. With the original wood storage box, which shows the artist's signature and title of the work. LENGTH 5 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: Ex-collection Teddy Hahn, Darmstadt, purchased in 2000. Leigh Sloggett (b.1960) is an Australian contemporary netsuke carver who combines the traditional and functional attributes of the netsuke with innovative ideas, forms and concepts which come from his personal experiences. Mr. Sloggett studied fine arts, majoring in painting and sculpture. In a moving interview, written by Jeffrey Klotz and Phyllis Lieberman in the INS Journal Volume 23, Leigh states: “I see it (netsuke) as the ultimate sculptural art form because it is carved in the round”.