Gimei or Nay - Iwamoto Konkan

[Infinite_Wisdumb]

Saw this one for sale earlier in the week. Doing due diligence.

What say thee and why?

 

[Infinite_Wisdumb]

[Toryu2020]

My first impression is not good - does not appear to be masterwork - I fear better pictures would make it look worse. 

 

-t

[Matsunoki]

Agree. Nowhere near good enough sadly.

[rkg]

Lotsa gimei pieces showing up on YJ lately...

rkg

(Richard George)

[Infinite_Wisdumb]

Thanks all! Always love the insect tosogu

It went for 73000 yen (about $500 USD)

[Infinite_Wisdumb]

Next question.  Does a gimei signature detract from the value of a piece?  The one above went for $500 USD, which seems reasonable for the quality of the work.  

 

I have this Somin (gimei) that I enjoy quite a bit, but is it worthless because its Gimei?

 

 

[Brian]

Not in my opinion, you just value it as though it was not signed.
I have a very similar one also gimei Somin.

[Infinite_Wisdumb]

19 minutes ago, Brian said:

Not in my opinion, you just value it as though it was not signed.
I have a very similar one also gimei Somin.

Thats my thought too, but im biased since I hope that the Somin above isnt worthless LOL

[Matsunoki]

Gimei signature does not devalue a well made Kinko tsuba. Many fabulous Kinko tsuba are gimei but still sell for big  money based on their own technical and artistic qualities. That’s a bit different to swords and it takes a bit of getting used to. However when you get a genuine Mei by a big name the price will skyrocket.

[Infinite_Wisdumb]

Thank you @Matsunoki

i still have much to learn

[Matsunoki]

1 hour ago, Infinite_Wisdumb said:

i still have much to learn

Jesse…..don’t we all!!!

Have a Quick Look at the two tsuba discussed in this thread. An excellent example of a fine gimei (ie “school of” vs a genuine tsuba. The gimei is still a great work but look at the price realised on the real one!