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For centuries, specialised craftsmen combined iron, lacquer, leather, silk and precious-metal fittings to create objects that fulfilled practical military requirements while expressing the identity and status of their owners.
A complete samurai armour, or gusoku, could bring together the work of armour makers, metalworkers, lacquer artists and textile specialists.
Similarly, a traditionally forged Japanese sword represents both metallurgical expertise and a refined artistic tradition.
The Bonhams Paris selection offers an opportunity to compare these different disciplines through objects of various periods, styles and constructions.
For visitors interested in learning more, Supein Nihonto also provides educational resources exploring the history of samurai armour and the craftsmanship of Japanese kabuto helmets.
A central feature of this auction is that every lot from the Supein Nihonto selection is offered without reserve.
A no-reserve sale means that the seller has not established a confidential minimum price below which the auctioneer cannot sell the object.
This creates a different bidding environment from auctions in which a minimum reserve must be met.
However, no reserve does not mean that a piece will necessarily sell below its estimated value. Competitive bidding can result in a hammer price considerably higher than the original estimate.
The catalogue estimates are guides rather than guarantees of final sale prices. Buyers should also account for the auction house’s premium, taxes where applicable and any shipping or import costs.
Collectors interested in the 24 Supein Nihonto lots can access the official Bonhams catalogue to review the available photographs, complete descriptions, estimates and bidding information.
Before bidding, we recommend checking the following:
The complete catalogue description and any condition report.
The current bidding status and registration requirements.
Buyer’s premiums, taxes, payment and collection arrangements.
International shipping and applicable import or export restrictions.
Bonhams manages the auction process, including bidding, payment and sale conditions.
Since 2018, Supein Nihonto has specialised in Japanese swords, samurai armour and historical Japanese antiques, serving collectors internationally.
Our work is centred on the appreciation, study and preservation of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, from the forging of nihontō to the complex construction of complete samurai armour.
The presentation of these 24 lots through Bonhams Paris is part of our participation in the international market for Japanese art and antiques.
Through our permanent auction archive, collectors can revisit past sales, examine featured pieces and discover how Japanese historical objects continue to attract interest around the world.
We invite you to explore the collection at Bonhams and to discover more about the traditions behind these exceptional objects.
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