A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF TOBOSAKU SENNINUnsignedJapan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Tobosaku (Dongfang Shuo) standing on one leg, the other dynamically raised, holding a leafy peach branch in one hand, wearing a loosely-fitted and elaborately flowing robe, his expression superbly carved. The wood bearing a superb patina. Very large himotoshi through the back. The carving is stylistically reminiscent of the celebrated Osaka artist Tsuji.HEIGHT 6.7 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and fine, dark patina.Auction comparison:Compare to a wood netsuke of Fukurokuju, by Tsuji, at Bonhams, Fine Netsuke from a French Private Collection, 4 November 2020, London, lot 23 (sold for 18,812 GBP).