10 Apr, 2025 | In Memoriam
The genial smiling face of Stefan Landau will be sorely missed by the netsuke world. He was a regular attendee at netsuke conventions, making his way methodically around the dealers room and engaging in conversations about the netsuke on display. Stefan’s father had...
7 Apr, 2025 | In Memoriam
I was very saddened to learn of the passing of Eva Sweet in August of last year. Eva was one of out most far-flung and loyal members of both the INS and the European chapter. Eva attended just about all the netsuke conventions and symposia, continuing to travel even...
2 Mar, 2025 | In Memoriam
Many will share our shock to hear of the death some time past of Franziska in a tragic road accident. She was an enthusiastic and well-loved member of the netsuke community. Another regular attendee at netsuke conventions, I was privileged to have spent a day viewing...
17 Oct, 2024 | In Memoriam
I was very sad to hear from Jean-Yves Boutaudou that Gabor Wilhelm had died peacefully on 8th June, at almost 100 years of age, it was news we knew would be coming but which we did not ever want to hear. Described by one collector as “the All Father Odin” of the...
17 Oct, 2024 | In Memoriam
I am very sorry to report the death of Reinhard Lohrberg. A long standing member of the INS and European Chapter and also a dear friend of mine. Reinhard died at the end of July following an illness which had plagued him for the past few years. He was 81 years old....
