{"id":9402368075,"title":"Signed Sosaku Kokeshi Doll by Sansaku Sekiguchi, Japan c.1970s","handle":"japanese-kokeshi-wooden-doll","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:24px] grow overflow-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative h-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex h-full flex-col overflow-y-auto [scrollbar-gutter:stable_both-edges] @[84rem]\/thread:pt-(--header-height)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"@thread-xl\/thread:pt-header-height mt-1.5 flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-76\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"6be63ef3-b172-4643-8bf0-f52cb97e9917\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeautifully carved Sosaku Kokeshi doll by the respected Japanese artist Sansaku Sekiguchi, dating from the 1970s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its distinctive rounded form, finely detailed kimono decoration, and quietly expressive face, this piece exemplifies the artistic freedom that distinguishes the Sosaku Kokeshi movement from earlier traditional Kokeshi production. The rich brown finish and delicate engraved detailing give the doll a warm sculptural presence that works equally well as a decorative object or collector's piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned by the artist to the base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage condition with light age-related wear consistent with age and use. 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class=\"relative h-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex h-full flex-col overflow-y-auto [scrollbar-gutter:stable_both-edges] @[84rem]\/thread:pt-(--header-height)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"@thread-xl\/thread:pt-header-height mt-1.5 flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-76\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex 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Signed Sosaku Kokeshi Doll by Sansaku Sekiguchi, Japan c.1970s

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£165.00
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beautifully carved Sosaku Kokeshi doll by the respected Japanese artist Sansaku Sekiguchi, dating from the 1970s.

With its distinctive rounded form, finely detailed kimono decoration, and quietly expressive face, this piece exemplifies the artistic freedom that distinguishes the Sosaku Kokeshi movement from earlier traditional Kokeshi production. The rich brown finish and delicate engraved detailing give the doll a warm sculptural presence that works equally well as a decorative object or collector's piece.

Signed by the artist to the base.

Condition

Excellent vintage condition with light age-related wear consistent with age and use. Please refer to the photographs for a detailed view of condition.

Dimensions: Height: 14 cm

Origin: Japan

Collector's Note

Emerging in the early twentieth century, the Sosaku Kokeshi movement encouraged artists to create dolls as individual works of art rather than following established regional styles. Sansaku Sekiguchi is regarded as one of the notable figures associated with the movement, and his work is admired for its refined craftsmanship, understated decoration, and expressive character.

Today, signed Sosaku Kokeshi remain highly sought after by collectors of Japanese folk art, modern craft, and twentieth-century design.

Worldwide shipping available. Please contact us for further information or additional photographs.


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