Carved Ivory Netsuke of a Woman happy & sad revolving face 2'' signed.
3 PIECE ARTICULATED CARVED IVORY NETSUKES: To include 1) Man standing behind large mask with moving head. Signed, 2'' 2) Man holding hatchet with articulated double face, note chip on foot. Signed, 2'' h. 3) Man holding crab and rope with articulated double face. Signed, 2 1/2'' h.CONDITION: This item can only be shipped within the U.S.
COLLECTION OF CARVED IVORY NETSUKE & CARVED JAR: 5 pieces total to include 1) Articulated face netsuke, figure holding water gourd, signed, 2 1/8''. 2) Articulated face netsuke, figure holding handkerchief, signed, 2'' h. 3) Articulated face netsuke, figure pulling fish out of basket, signed, 2'' h. 4) Mammoth ivory netsuke, elder holding bamboo staff, 3'' h. 5) Mixed metal snuff jar with carved ivory plaque inserts, stone cabochons. Original lid and spoon.CONDITION: Shipping outside of the U.S. is not available for this lot.
GROUP OF IVORY NETSUKES AND SNUFFS. Asian 1st half-20th century. Birdhouse Eight Immortals faces cat nodder foo dog snuff hut man doctor's lady and a puzzle ball stand.1 1/4'' to 2''h. Ivory cannot be shipped outside of the United States.
Group of Small Asian Decorative Articles, comprising a carved wood okimono formed as a tubby male figure standing on two bales, ht. 2 1/4, a carved ivory netsuke of a seated cat and mouse, ht. 1 1/2, a set of five small Chinese porcelain figure of seated children, ht. 3/4, a Chinese carved bone ink pen, and a modern Japanese lady-form pincushion doll, with porcelain face on stuffed painted pink silk ovoid body, ht. 3 1/2 in.
Two Ivory Netsuke and an Ivory Ojime,
one netsuke in the form of a hatching egg, 1 3/4" high, one in the form of a smiling face, 1 3/4" high, and the ojime in the form of a tiger, all signed.
Custom-Made Fourteen-Karat Yellow Gold and Ivory Lady's "Netsuke" Ring/Pendant, composed of a carved ivory netsuke of a Noh actor with revolving face in a gold wire mounting as a pendant and attached to a removable gold shank for wearing as a ring.
497. Beaded Ivory Netsuke Necklace
Beaded ivory necklace with signed Netsuke figure. This figure has a revolving face and is signed on the verso. Length of necklace is apprx 17"L. Figure measures apprx 2-1/4"H.
100/200 Sold: $74.75
Group of Three Japanese Ivory Netsuke, one depicting two men with a drum and a fan with a small boy crouching behind with a dog, another of three boys depicting "hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil," and one of a man holding a box with a monster's face inside with inlaid eyes and a small boy beneath, together with an ivory okimono of a figure with sword and having rotating face. Height of tallest 3 1/4 inches.
Group of Four Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke, each of figural form with ink-stained etched details, comprised of two figures of sages, one of a long-haired figure with rotating faces and the figure of a boy sleeping on a bolt of folded cloth, h. 1-5/8" to
5 PIECE IVORY NETSUKES, FIGURES: To include 1) 2 face articulated netsuke man holding mask. Signed on bottom. Measures 2'' high. 2) 2 faced articulated netsuke of man. Signed on bottom. Measures 2'' high. 3) Mouse on turtle netsuke. Signed on bottom. Measures 1'' high. 4) Water buffalo figure, note broken horn. Measures 1 1/2'' high. 5) Figure of man holding pipe on rosewood stand. Measures 3 1/8'', 4'' on stand.
6 JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE: To include 1) Man with hatchet articulated face signed in characters 2'' h. 2O) Woman with bag and fan articulated face signed in characters 2'' h. 3) Man seated with basket unsigned 1 3/8'' h. 4) Man seated with basket unsigned 1 1/2''. 5) Man seated with basket unsigned 1 1/8'' h. 6) Man standing with fan turtle in hand and waves at feet signed in characters 2 1/4'' h.CONDITION: This item cannot be shipped outside of the U.S.
A Japanese ivory netsuke of a child holding a baby 19th century the crawling baby holding a horn two character signature 1.5in. Estimate ?200-300 Crack across the top of the seated childs head and a crack running across both arms and legs general wear to the raised areas of the carving particularly to the faces and the hand of the baby at the front there are some tiny chips to the back of the robe of the seated child which have been somewhat smoothed over with handling. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?420
Three Japanese ivory netsuke late 19th / early 20th century one in the form of a standing man holding a fan and a scroll beside a stack of scrolls signed approx. 2.25ins a lion-dog grasping a ball 1.25ins and a street entertainer with his monkey perched on his shoulder signed 1.75ins together with a Japanese nut netsuke carved with the faces of a man 1.75ins a Japanese ivory dog netsuke 2ins a Japanese ivory stylised figure 2ins and a Japanese carved wood figure of a monkey 2ins Estimate ?300-400 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?360
A Meiji period ivory netsuke carved as Shoki 3.25ins Estimate ?200-300 Cracks running across his face left arm and robes on opposite side from top to bottom. The himatoshi is formed with two different size holes to the back of the figure one possibly has been widened. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?800
Two Japanese ivory netsukes, one of a seated figure holding a cockerel, the other of a small figure approaching an enormous ball carved with a face, the latter with a two character mark, 19th century, 4.5cm max. (2)
Two Ivory Netsuke, Japan, 19th century, each carved in good humor as a seated figure of a child, one sleeping against a basket, the other making faces, lg. to 1 1/2 in.
FOUR JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, 20th century. Carved to depict various merchants or professions. One is bobble head, one has revolving head (two faces: sad and happy). - 2 in. high.
THREE JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, 20th century. Carved to depict monkey with oni face in basket, phoenix, turtle on back of frog. - 1 3/4 in. high.
Carved elephant ivory netsukes and figures: pair rotating face figures, acrobat, grotesques, fisherman. 2"H. The ivory used in this lot was legally imported into the United States. This item will only be shipped domestically.
JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 2.75”.JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE, 19th Century, An elderly woman holding the face of a demon. Signed. Dimensions: Height 2.75".
A group of four ivory netsuke
20th Century
Including a kappa with a frog-like face and turtle carapace standing in a mugwort apron with a cucumber in its right hand, signed Meigyoku; a seated oni bathing in a shallow wooden tub signed Gessen; Tenaga riding on the back of Ashinaga with his long arms reaching to the front of his tall comrade; a demon attired as a South Sea diver reclining with his harvest of bivalves on an oversize awabi shell, the underside with a country landscape in low relief and signed Kogyoku; and a hirsute oni squatting in tiger skin pantaloons and wielding a sign plaque incised Kinsatsu as a shovel.
2 1/in (6cm) height of first
Collection of Ten Japanese Meiji Carved and Oxidized Ivory Netsukes, fourth quarter 19th/first quarter 20th century, comprised of a Noh actor with a revolving face bead, kneeling washer man (the tunic tinted red), man carrying a knapsack and a fan, young boy bearing a lotus blossom, an elderly man robed and bearing a bamboo staff, a recumbent hoofed chimera, a smiling robed man carrying a staff and a filled sack, a robed male bearing a peach and a staff, a monkey seated on a tortoise's shell, and an armadillo ridden by a rat, all but the young boy signed on the base in calligraphy, h. 2-1/4".
NINE IVORY NETSUKES. Japan 1st half-20th century. Scholar tradesmen and three actors with revolving faces. Signed. Average 2''h.
19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, SIGNED Full Ovoid form with happy woman face on one side, angry man face on the other, small beautiful smiling face on the underside between the two, signed on top, very good condition.
19TH C. JAPANESE LACQUERED IVORY NETSUKE Actor as a Woman with long red hair, holding hand fan up to her chin, face and hands in ivory, remainder in gold and red, signed on underside, 1 3/8" tall, good condition.
Two flat ivory netsuke depicting mask of Okina and Arabian face, both inscribed
A Group of Eight Ivory Netsukes comprising figural examples with turning faces each with a hand-held implement. Height of tallest 2 inches.
Ivory Netsuke with Three Faces, Japan, 19th/20th century, including a bearded face with bulging eyes on one side, a smiling face with dimples on the other side, and another smiling face underside, signed "Kogyoku," ht. 1 1/4 in. Estimate $400-600 in good condition. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
ASIAN: Eight signed Japanese figural netsuke and one Chinese puzzle ball on stand, all carved ivory, details include: beautifully carved and decorated netsuke of butterfly dancer with drum, elaborate gilt decoration, inlaid micro-mosaic type shell to wings, signed on foot, loss to wing and hand, etc., 1 5/8" h.; two actor netsuke with revolving faces/ expressions; netsuke of boy with articulated head holding monkey on ball; and four other netsuke with polychrome decoration, two standing women, one standing man, and one seated large man in costume; along with puzzle ball on detachable stand, dragon motif, overall height: 4" h., all pieces with wear consistent with age and use and may include minor damages, sold as is. [NOTE: International clients are ineligible to bid on this item. It is for sale only within the United States except not to CA, NY, NJ, WA, HI. It is the responsibility of any bidder to be aware of any laws or restrictions that may apply to them. It is the responsibility of the buyer to obtain any necessary documentation, permits or paperwork necessary including but not limited to such documents as required to comply with any and all requirements and restrictions imposed by Federal trade regulations related to endangered species prior to finalization of any sale. Bidding for this item will only take place on Invaluable.com and Auctionsappraisers.com.]
JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE LATE 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 1.5".JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE Late 19th Century Recumbent horse with its head facing its back and its mouth open. Signed. Height 1.5". Dimensions: Height 1.5". Provenance: Private collection, San Antonio, Texas.
Carved Ivory Netsuke of Man revealing happy or anger face 2'' signed excellent.
11 PC. JAPANESE FIGURAL CARVED IVORY NETSUKE COLLECTION: 11- Figural carved ivory netsukes, mostly signed. Included are 2 with multi faces. Largest Approx. 2.25'' h x 1.5'' l x 1.25'' w.CONDITION: Wear commensurate with age and use.
Five Small Asian Carvings:
an ivory netsuke in the form of a cat with a ball; an ivory netsuke in the form of an insect on a vegetable; a nut carved with a demon face; a cat curled on a fan netsuke, unknown medium; and a token of two figures on a sack, unknown medium.
NINE IVORY NETSUKES. Japan 1st half-20th century. Figures include Buddha scholars and three actors with revolving faces. One figure has purple and white coloring. Signed. Average 2''h.
A Carved Ivory Netsuke Carved standing figure in robes with applied pigments and turning face with human and demon sides, holding fans. Signed on bottom, approx. 2-1/8"T.
Japanese carved ivory netsuke dual face man, revolving face, signed to base, approx 5.5cm H x 4cm L
3 JAPANESE FIGURAL CARVED IVORY NETSUKE: To include 1) Wise man with extendable eyes signed on base 2'' h. 2) Warrior with sword signed on base 2 3/8'' h. 3) Priest with articulated face signed on base 2'' h.CONDITION: This item cannot be shipped outside the U.S.
A Carved Ivory Netsuke Skull and Figure Holding a Baby The scull affixed to a small painted wood stand overall apprx. 1-5/8"H x 1-1/2"D x 3/4"W. The figure holding a baby is carved with a pivoting double face apprx. 2-1/4"H x 1"W. Neither are signed.
Two Chinese carved ivory netsukes. One depicting 8 faces and the other is of a dragon. Dragon missing upper jaw. Faces measures 1.5'' dragon measures 1.75''. Shipping weight
Four Japanese carved ivory netsukes 20th century; including a seated merchant with abacus, a turn-face demon, a coiled dragon, and a rat with a gourd; together with two Chinese carved ivory "snuff bottles": one modeled as a peach, the other as an apple
THREE JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKES The largest a demon figure with rotating double face another a laughing ascetic with stick carrying a frog the last a seated elder flanking a skull two signed. 2 to 2 1/2 in.
A Carved Ivory Netsuke of Two Men Drinking Carved depicting two seated men drinking with a pleased expression on their faces. Textured pattern robe on one of them and a highlighted pattern on back of another. Signed on bottom. Measures approx. 2"L x 1-1/4"H x 1"D.
4 PIECE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE & FIGURES: To include 1) Carved nude woman 4'' l. 2) Carved mermaid. 2 1/2'' l. 3) Seated man with turtle netsuke signed 1 1/2'' h. 4) Articulated face netsuke 2 1/8'' h.
JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 2.75”.JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE, 19th Century, An elderly woman holding the face of a demon. Signed. Dimensions: Height 2.75".
Antique Ivory Netsukes With Reversible Faces: Antique Ivory Netsukes With Reversible Faces:. Description:. Seven carved netsuke figures with reversible faces, they alternate between happy and angry expressions. All signed on bottom. Japan, late 19th C. . Dimensions: each about 50 mm tall. $600 - $900. Shipping:. We cannot ship this item. Condition . This item is greater than 100 years old and was imported into the United States prior to December 27, 1973.
THREE JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, 20th century. Carved to depict crab on back of a long-eared dog, dog on ball with scroll in mouth, and oni with cat-like face emerging from basket or seed. - 1 5/8 in. high.
JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE LATE 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 2".JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE Late 19th Century Kabuki actor/witch with a rotating good/evil face standing with a fan. Height 2". Dimensions: Height 2".
Interesting Eight-Piece Collection of Japanese Meiji Carved Ivory, first quarter 20th century, including a netsuke of a bearded man accompanied by a Foo pup; a standing figure of a bald Immortal with a rat; a cabinet figure of a crouched boy; a cabinet group of a young boy asleep on a log; a diminutive figure of a standing smiling Hotei, his hands over his head; an ivory snuff bottle with a calligraphy stanza on the reverse; a carved ivory "100 Faces" snuff bottle; and an ivory necklace with an ivory netsuke of a Samurai as a pendant, all of the pieces but the Hotei signed in incised calligraphy, the Hotei presented on an oblong teak stand, h. 2" to 6".
Carved Ivory Netsuke of a Devil's Face or mask fancy polychrome 1'' x 1 1/2'' excellent.