Kishi Sadao 岸貞男  (1932 - 1998)

Sosaku

Born in 1932 in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, Sadao Kishi was a distinguished creative kokeshi artist who began his career around 1950. He became known for his elegant sculptural designs, combining wood-burning techniques with delicate painting and intricate carving. His distinctive works often feature elaborate traditional hairstyles, raised obi sashes, and serene facial expressions. Through his innovative craftsmanship, Kishi contributed to the development of Sosaku Kokeshi as a recognised form of Japanese artistic expression.

Selected works

K30046 - Sōsaku Kokeshi par Kishi Sadao 岸貞男K30046 - Sōsaku Kokeshi par Kishi Sadao 岸貞男€55,00 K30047 - Sōsaku Kokeshi par Kishi Sadao 岸貞男K30047 - Sōsaku Kokeshi par Kishi Sadao 岸貞男€55,00 K25176 - Sōsaku Kokeshi par Kishi Sadao 岸貞男K25176 - Sōsaku Kokeshi par Kishi Sadao 岸貞男€42,00 K25217 - Sōsaku Kokeshi par Kishi Sadao 岸貞男K25217 - Sōsaku Kokeshi par Kishi Sadao 岸貞男€29,00 Poupée japonaise vintage Sosaku Kokeshi par Kishi Sadao 岸貞男ÉpuiséPoupée japonaise vintage Sosaku Kokeshi par Kishi Sadao 岸貞男 K45002 - Sōsaku Kokeshi de Kishi Sadao 岸貞男ÉpuiséK45002 - Sōsaku Kokeshi de Kishi Sadao 岸貞男 K30026 - Kokeshi Sōsaku par Kishi Sadao 岸貞男ÉpuiséK30026 - Kokeshi Sōsaku par Kishi Sadao 岸貞男 K20141 - Sōsaku Kokeshi par Kishi Sadao 岸貞男ÉpuiséK20141 - Sōsaku Kokeshi par Kishi Sadao 岸貞男 K40002 - Kokeshi de création par Kishi Sadao 岸貞男ÉpuiséK40002 - Kokeshi de création par Kishi Sadao 岸貞男
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