The Skip Holbrook Collection

[Grey Doffin]

Hi folks,

Mark Jones and I have, for years, sold tsuba and kodogu that we acquired from Skip Holbrook as he whittled down his large collection to something more manageable. After his recent passing, we were contacted by his family and we have purchased a large portion of the pieces he left behind. Today I have listed the first (Kyo Sukashi tsuba, see below) of what will eventually be near 100 tsuba and other kodogu; my plan is to keep at it till all are listed.

Many of the pieces are quite fine and with papers but many are within reach for a beginning collector. You will find them at the top of my Tsuba and Kodogu section: https://japaneseswordbooksandtsuba.com/item-category/tsuba-kodogu/   All will have a number that starts with an H.

Much, much more to come.

If anything is of interest, please contact me by email through my site, not by personal message here; I need your emails to keep track of business.

Thank you, Grey

[Curran]

Skip was an esteemed collector, mentor, and friend.

I found him to be an old style gentleman of sharp perception and soft manner.

 

His technical understanding and aesthetics were very high.

He will be remembered and missed by many of us who were able to know him.

I wish the best to his family.

 

 

[Soshin]

13 hours ago, Curran said:

His technical understanding and aesthetics were very high.

He will be remembered and missed by many of us who were able to know him.

I wish the best to his family.

 

I completely agree with Curran and Skip will be greatly missed. Will also check out the Grey's website but will be especially looking forward to seeing what Grey and Mark bring to the Chicago show as well from Skip's old collection.