MITSUHIRO: A RARE AND IMPORTANT IVORY NETSUKE OF THE GHOST OF OIWA AS A CHOCHIN (LANTERN)By Ohara Mitsuhiro (1810-1875), signed Mitsuhiro 光廣Japan, Osaka, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Published: The Honolulu Academy of Arts Netsuke Exhibit (1975) INCS Journal Vol. 3, No. 1, p. 31, no. 70.Lazarnick, George (1976) The Signature Book of Netsuke, Inro and Ojime Artists in Photographs, p. 286.Hurtig, Helen (1980) Grotesqueries in Netsuke, INCS Journal Vol. 8, No. 1, p. 32, no. 26A.Lazarnick, George (1981) Netsuke & Inro Artists, and How to Read Their Signatures, vol. 1, p. 72 (in color) and p. 779.Eskenazi (1990) Japanese netsuke from the Lazarnick collection, p. 53, no. 30.Eskenazi (1998) Japanese netsuke, ojime and inro from a private European collection, p. 34, no. 26.Finely carved, the paper lantern baring the open-mouthed face of the ghastly heroine, the pupils inlaid with dark horn, her neatly incised long hair brushed back and her eyes inlaid, the incised details and inscriptions on the ivory skillfully stained for effect. The forehead bears a bonji (Sanskrit character). The back of the lantern bears an inscription Namu Amida butsu zokumyo Oiwa-jo (save us merciful Buddha, the woman commonly known as Oiwa), beside the asymmetrical himotoshi and below the signature MITSUHIRO. The staining and extensive use of sumi-e, as well as the minutely incised signature, is certainly coherent with the work of Mitsuhiro, while the size and subject matter are a departure from this celebrated artist's usual work. It is likely that the present netsuke was a one-off commission.HEIGHT 5.1 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear, natural flaws including expected age cracks. Provenance: Ex-collection George Lazarnick. Eskenazi, London, 1990. Ex-collection Emiel Veranneman, acquired from the above. Eskenazi, London, 1998. Sotheby's, May 2007, London, lot 785 (described as “after Ohara Mitsuhiro; sold for GBP 6,600). European collection P. Jacquesson, acquired from the above.Oiwa died in 1636 and even today it is believed that she haunts the place of her death as well as anyone who performs her story which was adapted into the famous kabuki play Tokaido Yotsuya Kaidan (Ghost story of Yotsuya in Tokaido) in 1825. The story is a tale of betrayal, murder, and ghostly revenge which features Tamiya Iemon who poisoned his loving wife Oiwa, who in turn haunted him and drove him mad. The design of the present netsuke is taken from a woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) titled Oiwa-san from the series Hyaku monogatari (One Hundred Ghost Stories), circa 1831-1832.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
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AN IVORY NETSUKE OF HOTEI AND DAIKOKU WRESTLINGUnsignedJapan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Published: Sagemonoya (2022), The Gabor and Georgina Wilhelm Collection, p. 23, no. 32.The lucky gods Hotei and Daikoku clad only in a fundoshi (loincloth), the two grimacing combatants locked in a fierce sumo battle, Hotei lifting Daikoku over his back, about to perform the shumoku-zori (backwards body drop) and win the match. The carving is remarkably three-dimensional, and the expressions are masterfully crafted, framed by thick pendulous earlobes. . Beautiful, deep honey patina. Natural himotoshi through Daikoku's left leg and Hotei's back.HEIGHT 6 cmCondition: Hotei's two feet are restored. Otherwise, fine condition with few natural age cracks.Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection, Paris.This representation of a wrestling match between Hotei and Daikoku also illustrates the victory of the spiritual (Hotei) over financial luck (Daikoku).Museum comparison:Compare to a closely related ivory netsuke of Hotei and Daikoku wrestling in the collection of The British Museum, accession no. 1945,1017.596.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2207509861-K).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
A GOOD KYOTO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF SHOKI, ATTRIBUTED TO OKATOMOAttributed to Yamaguchi Okatomo, unsignedJapan, Kyoto, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Expressively carved, the demon queller grabbing his wide-brimmed hat, suspecting an oni hiding there, and unsheathing his sword in retaliation, his face marked by wildly flowing beard and intense gaze, the eyes inlaid in dark horn. Large generously excavated himotoshi through the back, the ivory bearing a super, deep-yellow patina.HEIGHT 7.4 cmCondition: Good condition with old wear and age cracks.Provenance: From an old Austrian private collection.Museum comparison:Compare to a closely related ivory netsuke of shoki and oni, by Okatomo, in the collection of The British Museum, accession no. F.693.Auction comparison:Compare to a related ivory netsuke of Shoki and oni, Kyoto school, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 16 April 2021, Vienna, lot 42 (sold for 2,928 EUR).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0031).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF SHIROUnsignedJapan, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Published: Rutherston & Bandini (2013) Japanese Netsuke, no. 4.Depicting Emma-o's attendant Shiro, who was sent to steal Daikoku's bag of rice, being attacked with a branch of holly by one of the lucky god's rats. Shiro is shown here in a cowering posture, biting into his folded arms in front of him, signifying his defeat. He has long hair, large horns and wears a tiger skin loincloth. The underside shows the very large, generously excavated himotoshi, and a gorgeous, rich honey-yellow patina.LENGTH 4.7 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear and few age cracks.Provenance: A private collection, purchased from Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 16 April 2021, Vienna, lot 13 (sold for 5,490 EUR).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
AN IVORY KAGAMIBUTA NETSUKE DEPICTING PILGRIMS CLIMBING THE GREAT BUDDHA OF NARAUnsigned Japan, late 19th centuryPublished: Davey, Neil K. (1974) Netsuke: A comprehensive study based on the M.T. Hindson Collection, p. 419, no. 1245.The shibuichi plate cast in relief with gilt details to depict a man standing on the shoulder of the giant Buddha statue at Todai-ji, lowering some rope for his companion to grab, of whom we can only see one arm as his head is obscured by his hat, the Buddha also only partly visible, his neck wrinkles, earlobe, hair locks, and facial features neatly incised. The ivory bowl superbly polished, the reverse with a central himotoshi.DIAMETER 4.4 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear, light surface scratches, some rubbing to gilt.Provenance: Ex-collection S.X. Constantinidi. Sotheby's, 26 November 1935, London. Ex-collection Mark T. Hindson, acquired from the above. Sotheby's, The M. T. Hindson Collection of Important Japanese Works of Art, Part VIII (Final), London, 20 October 1969, lot 512. Ex-collection Edward A. Wrangham, acquired from the above. Bonhams, The Edward Wrangham Collection of Japanese Art Part III, 15 May 2012, lot 125. Collection Prof. Dr. Henk C. Hoogsteden, Rotterdam, acquired from the above.The present netsuke depicts the giant statue of Buddha at Todai-ji, a Buddhist temple complex in Nara. The statue is the largest bronze seated Buddha in Japan at 15 m high and was completed in 751. The Great Buddha statue has been recast several times for various reasons, including earthquake damage. The current hands of the statue were made in the Momoyama Period, and the head was made in the Edo period. The Great Buddha Hall (Daibutsuden) has been rebuilt twice after fire. The current building was finished in 1709 and was the world's largest wooden building until 1998.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number 22NL310832/20). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
GYOKUZAN: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A KIRINBy Gyokuzan, signed Gyokuzan 玉山Japan, Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved seated on its haunches, the head raised and turned to one side, the mouth agape showing teeth and tongue, the plumage, mane, beard, tail, and flames all meticulously incised and darkly stained, the muscles subtly carved, the hooves well detailed, the belly and back with the himotoshi, the eyes inlaid with ebony, one haunch signed GYOKUZAN.HEIGHT 3.8 cmCondition: Good condition, minor wear, expected age cracks, the horn repaired.Provenance: British private collection.The Kirin is derived from the Chinese mythical beast Qilin, one of the four divine creatures, the others being the dragon, phoenix, and turtle. The Japanese Kirin is something of wild mythical fantasy – its most characteristic feature is of course the horn, as it is also called the Japanese unicorn. It has four legs with hooves and the hindlegs are covered with very well-expressed fatty tissue, like that of a shishi. The rest of the body is covered in dense plumage, like that of a phoenix.Auction comparison: Compare a related ivory netsuke of a shishi by Gyokuzan, with a very similar signature, at Koller, 27 March 2010, Zurich, lot 280. Compare a related ivory netsuke of a shishi by Mitsuharu at Bonhams, 12 November 2008, London, lot 422 (sold for 4,200 GBP). Compare a closely related ivory netsuke of a kirin, described as “style of Mitsuharu”, at Bonhams, 19 March 2013, New York, lot 2145 (sold for 12,500 USD).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number 22NL308313/20).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A PRANCING SHISHIUnsigned Japan, Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Published: Gabor Wilhelm (Spring 2002) On the Continent, International Netsuke Society Journal, Vol. 22, No. 1, p. 48.Sydney L. Moss Ltd. (2004) Outside the Box, p. 56, no. 25.An exquisitely carved ivory netsuke of a shishi with its rump in the air, turning to snarl at its own tail. The eyes are inlaid in dark horn and there is a loose ball in its mouth. The low relief, well-polished lumpy excrescences to brow and haunches contrast nicely with the high relief whorls and curls of mane and tail, and with the deeply patinated smooth rounded surfaces of the body and legs. The carving is deep and bold throughout, and features some delicate textural stippling on the pads of the large feet. The himotoshi is cleverly positioned, with the larger of the two holes issuing through the rear legs. The ivory with a fine, honey-yellow patina.LENGTH 4.2 cmCondition: Very good condition, appealingly worn, few minor age cracks.Provenance: Rossini, Paris, 3 December 2001, lot 2. Sydney L. Moss Ltd., London, 2004. French private collection, acquired from the above.One curious aspect of this shishi netsuke is that it is slightly off balance when resting on all four legs, turning as if in surprise and shock at the sight of its own, admittedly rather scary tail rising up threateningly behind it. The animal appears to be in immediate danger of toppling over as it turns. This oddity is explained by a most unusual aspect: the beast is also designed to sit up on its rear legs with forepaws in the air, at which point it turns to look back on a level, horizontal plane and is a thoroughly coherent sculpture, with more movement and originality than most.The carving shares stylistic elements with both Tomotada and Mitsuharu of Kyoto, while the inherent wit of the carving is reminiscent of the Osaka school.Auction comparison:Compare to a related ivory netsuke of a shishi, by Tomoharu, at Bonhams, Netsuke from a European Private Collection, 8 May 2016, London, lot 79 (sold for 6,250 GBP).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2201700452-K).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
MASATOMO: A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A HARE WITH MUSHROOMBy Masatomo, signed Masatomo 正友 Japan, Kyoto, c. 1800, Edo period (1615-1868)Published: Joly, Henri (1975) Catalogue of the H. Seymour Trower Collection of Japanese Art, no. 204 (unillustrated).Bulletin Franco-Japonais (2002) no. 78, p. 2.Wilhelm, Gabor (2002) Bulletin Franco-Japonais, no. 79, p. 42. Wilhelm, Gabor (Spring 2003) On the Continent, International Netsuke Society Journal, Vol. 23, No. 1, p. 18.Well carved as a rabbit seated on its haunches and nursing a mushroom between its front paws, the animal detailed with oval eyes inlaid with pale buffalo horn, long floppy ears, and a short curled tail, the fur neatly incised and darkly stained, the underside of the mushroom cap with incised radial gills creating an appealing contrast to the smooth cap and stem, the underside with asymmetrical, generously excavated himotoshi, the right haunch with the signature within a shaped reserve MASATOMO.LENGTH 5.2 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear, few minor age cracks.Provenance: Ex-collection H. Seymour Trower (recorded in Henri Joly's catalog, no. 204). Piasa, 23 October 2002, Paris, lot 235 (sold for 8,200 EUR). French private collection, acquired from the above.Museum comparison: Compare a related ivory netsuke of a hare with mushroom by Okatomo, dated late 18th to early 19th century, in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, accession number 47.925.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2201700456-K).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
RENSAI: A RARE MARINE IVORY KISERUZUTSU WITH A BASKET OF FRUITBy Ishikawa Rensai, signed Rensai 蓮齋Japan, Tokyo, Asakusa District, second half of 19th century, circa 1860s-1880sOf wari-zutsu form, the marine ivory of pure color, finely carved in shishiaibori with a neatly incised woven basket filled with loquats, eggplant, peach, pomegranate, and berries, some fruit attached on leafy stems, one open pomegranate showing the seeds is borne on a towering branch, a loquat and worm-eaten leaf are lying on the ground before the basket. The cord attachment is formed by a reishi fungus carved in high relief, surrounded by cleverly stippled shading. The base carved in shishiaibori with a Buddha's Hand citron. The reverse incised with the signature RENSAI.LENGTH 20 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear, a small nick near the base.Provenance: Ex-collection Gabor Wilhelm, Paris.A wari-zutsu pipe case is slit at the sides, leaving two flexible leaves. Bamboo and wood are the usual materials, because of the need for flexibility, although occasionally stag antler is utilized. See Stratos, Milton (Spring 2016) Kiseruzutsu, the Other Sagemono. A Modest Appreciation, International Netsuke Society Journal, Vol. 36, No. 1, p. 19. A wari-zutsu pipe case carved from marine ivory is extremely rare and shows great skill from the artist.In Chinese art, the pomegranate symbolizes the wish for many children, and in particular, sons. The fruit is full of seeds, and the word for seeds in Chinese is also that for children. Together with the double-happiness symbol, pomegranates feature prominently as wedding gifts. The Chinese rebus, liu kai bai zi, translates as 'the pomegranate brings you a hundred seeds'. The Buddha's Hand citron, which can be interchangeable with other citrons, together with the peach and pomegranate, are known collectively as 'The Three Abundances' (sanduo) which express the wish for abundant blessings, long life, and many sons. It is common for Japanese artists, particularly Asakusa carvers, to borrow such symbolism from the Chinese visual vocabulary.Literature comparison: Compare a stag antler kiseruzutsu by Rensai decorated with a ho-o bird, clouds, and blossoms, illustrated in Sydney Moss Ltd. (2016) Kokusai The Genius: and Stag-antler Carving in Japan, Part 3, p, 74-75, no. 374. Compare an ivory netsuke by Rensai of a frog on a gourd, with a very similar signature, illustrated ibid., p. 40, no. 350, where the author notes that “[i]t might be that the unusual signature proposes the hand of Ishikawa Rensai II.” Compare another ivory netsuke by Rensai of a frog on a gourd, illustrated in Davey, Neil K. (1974) Netsuke: A comprehensive study based on the M.T. Hindson Collection, p. 181, no. 539, where the author notes that “[t]he carving and the signature differ from Rensai's work in staghorn and this piece is probably by Rensai II.”This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
OKATOMO: A SUPERB IVORY NETSUKE OF A RAT WITH EDAMAME BEAN PODBy Yamaguchi Okatomo, signed Okatomo 岡友Japan, Kyoto, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved, with particular attention devoted to the neatly incised fur coat, the rat shown with its head lowered, the eyes inlaid in reddish horn, the two front paws firmly pressed down against a smoothly polished edamame bean pod while its left hind paw scratches its ear. The facial features are achieved with an extraordinary sense of naturalism, which without a doubt can only be achieved through close examination of animals, which Okatomo must have practiced, as all of his animal netsuke seem to possess a "soul". The well-carved tail curls around to the underside, forming the cord attachment, and the signature is located in a rectangular reserve OKATOMO.LENGTH 3.9 cmCondition: A tiny chip to one ear and a small repair to the edge of the right hind paw and tip of the tail. Otherwise in fine condition with typical wear and natural age cracks. Fine, yellowish patina.Auction comparison:Compare to a closely related ivory netsuke of a rat gnawing at a candle by Okatomo's younger brother Okatori, measuring 3.9 cm in length, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 16 April 2021, Vienna, lot 46 (sold for 13,420 EUR).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number DE-BM-22092812).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
A FINE KYOTO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF A RATUnsignedJapan, Kyoto, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Published: Sagemonoya (2022), The Gabor and Georgina Wilhelm Collection, p. 52, no. 78.The reclining rat with finely incised fur coiling around itself, grabbing its finely carved tail with all four paws as it turns and lifts its head curiously, the ears in an alert position and the glaring eyes inlaid in reddish horn. Two himotoshi through the underside. Unsigned, however stylistically close to Masanao of Kyoto, the ears in particularly reminiscent of his carvings of rats.LENGTH 4.1 cmCondition: The left ear restored. Otherwise good condition with an excellent patina and few age cracks.Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection, Paris.Literature comparison:Compare to a related ivory netsuke of a rat, signed Masanao, illustrated on the same page as the present netsuke in Sagemonoya (2022), The Gabor and Georgina Wilhelm Collection, p. 52, no. 76.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2207509863-K).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
A GOOD IVORY NETSUKE OF A DANCING KITSUNEUnsignedJapan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Published: Sagemonoya (2022), The Gabor and Georgina Wilhelm Collection, p. 77, no. 125.Carved as a kitsune (fox), raising its forepaws dynamically in a dancing posture, the tail turned upwards, the mouth slightly opened showing teeth and tongue and smiling enigmatically. Excellent, generously excavated himotoshi to the back. The ivory bearing a stunning, deep-yellow patina.HEIGHT 6.3 cmCondition: Good condition. Some old, smoothed-out, non-distracting chips. Several natural age cracks and general wear.Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection, Paris.Auction comparison:Compare to a related ivory netsuke of dancing kitsune sold at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 4 November 2022, Vienna, lot 220 (sold for 4,420 EUR).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2207509864-K).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
OKATORI: A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A MONKEY WITH A PEACHBy Yamaguchi Okatori, signed Okatori 岡隹Japan, Kyoto, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved as a seated monkey leaning forwards, holding in one hand a leafy peach branch, the other hand fondling the fruit, the face with a fine expression, the pupils inlaid in dark horn, the fur and other details neatly incised. Natural himotoshi between the monkey's limbs and branch, the underside with the signature OKATORI within a rectangular reserve. The ivory bearing an attractive yellowish hue and a fine patina.LENGTH 3.7 cmCondition: Excellent condition, minor wear, few faint age cracks.Auction comparison:Compare to a closely related ivory netsuke of a monkey with loquats, by Okatori, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 22 April 2022, Vienna, lot 46 (sold for 6,320 EUR).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 23-B-0090).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
MASAHIRO: AN OSAKA SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF THE LUNAR HARE By Masahiro, signed Masahiro 正廣Japan, Osaka, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The lunar hare armed with a large mochi pestle leaning against a large, moon-shaped sphere, standing on a cloud-base issuing from the moon, with further swirling clouds carved in relief against the surface of the smoothly polished sphere. The rabbit's eyes are inlaid in amber. Large, asymmetrical himotoshi through the moon and signed underneath MASAHIRO – widely regarded as the most talented pupil of the famous Osaka netsukeshi Ohara Mitsuhiro (1810-1875).Condition: Very good condition. Several natural age cracks.Provenance: French private collection, purchased from Galerie Yamato, Paris, 2001.LENGTH 4.4 cmThis popular motif originates in China, where the rabbit is often portrayed as a companion of the Moon goddess Chang'e, constantly pounding the elixir of life for her. In the Japanese variation, the lunar hare is often seen pounding mochi.Museum comparison:A closely related ivory netsuke, by Masahiro, formerly in the Trumpf collection, is in the collection of the Linden Museum, Stuttgart, accession no. OA 18784.Auction comparison:Compare to a closely related ivory netsuke, by Shigemasa, sold at Bonhams, The Harriet Szechenyi Sale of Japanese Art, 8 November 2011, London, lot 132 (sold for 2,250 GBP). Also compare to another closely related ivory netsuke, by Masahiro, at Van Ham, Asian Art, 9 June 2016, Cologne, lot 2400 (sold for 3,354 EUR).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2207508211-K). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
DOSHO: AN IVORY MANJU NETSUKE OF TWO SUMO WRESTLERSBy Dosho, signed Dosho 道笑 saku 作Japan, Osaka, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Published: Lazarnick, George (1981) Netsuke & Inro Artists, and How to Read Their Signatures, vol. 1, p. 358Atchley, Virginia / Davey, Neil (2006) The Virginia Atchley Collection of Japanese Miniature Arts, p. 148, no. N201.Finely carved in shishiaibori with two sumo wrestlers, one screaming in agony as his opponent wraps both hands around his ankle, each with neatly incised hair and subtly carved muscular bodies, the details further heightened by skillful staining. The reverse with a central himotoshi and the signature DOSHO saku [made by Dosho].DIAMETER 5 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear, few small age cracks, tiny nibbles to edges. Provenance: Ex-collection Virginia Atchley. Auction comparison: Compare a related ivory manju netsuke by Doshosai, dated 19th century, at Bonhams, The Edward Wrangham Collection of Japanese Art Part IV, 6 November 2013, London, lot 79 (sold for 1,875 GBP).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number 22NL305938/20).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
MITSUHIRO: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A FLY ON A BIWA (LOQUAT)By Ohara Mitsuhiro (1810-1875), signed Mitsuhiro 光廣 with kakihanJapan, Osaka, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Naturalistically carved and finely stained to depict a loquat borne on a gnarled branch further issuing a half-eaten leaf, a fly on the skin of the fruit. The branch signed within a gourd-shaped reserve MITSUHIRO with a kakihan. Fine, honey-yellow patina. LENGTH 4.2 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear, expected age cracks.This subject was favored by Mitsuhiro due to its tactile nature. The design is recorded in Mitsuhiro / Mikoshiba, Misao (transl.) (2001) Takarabukuro: A Netsuke Artist Notebook, p. 129, no. 156, where Mitsuhiro notes: "showing a leaf and a fruit. A short branch is curved to hold a cord. Ishime finished should be used. An exact copy made to look old."Auction comparison: Compare a near identical netsuke by Mitsuhiro, also signed with a kakihan and showing the same half-eaten leaf, at Sotheby's, 18 November 1974, London, lot 128 (sold for hammer price 1,700 GBP). This netsuke is also illustrated in Barry Davies Oriental Art (1998) The Robert S. Huthart Collection of Non-Iwami Netsuke, p. 87, no. 62.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number 22NL306169/20).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
HIDEMASA: A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF IKKAKU CARRYING THE PRINCESS SENDARAMOBy Hidemasa, signed Hidemasa 秀正Japan, Osaka, first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Published: Sagemonoya (2022), The Gabor and Georgina Wilhelm Collection, p. 21, no. 26.The one-horned rishi Ikkaku tilting his head in laughter, carrying the beautiful princess Sendaramo (also known as the Lady of Benares) on his back, who lifts her billowing scarf which twists and turns around the composition, forming the cord attachment in the back. The ivory is lightly stained, the expressions are comical and animated, and the elaborated robes of the pair are incised with ornate, scrolling patterns. Signed to the back HIDEMASA.HEIGHT 5.9 cmCondition: Very good condition with typical surface wear. One tiny, old chip to one toe of Ikkaku.Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection, Paris.The subject is derived from the Noh play Ikkaku Sennin, written by Komparu Zembo Motoyasu (1453-1532). Ikkaku Sennin, the one-horned rishi, once slipped on a hill near Benares and in his anger captured the dragon kings and kept them from letting rain fall from the sky. He is then seduced by a beautiful lady from Benares and eventually loses all his power, thus freeing the dragon kings and ending a terrible drought.Museum comparison:A closely related ivory netsuke depicting the same subject, by Hidemasa, is in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), accession number M.91.250.114.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2207511173-K).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
AN EARLY IVORY NETSUKE OF TAIRA NO TADAMORI CAPTURING THE OIL THIEFUnsignedJapan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Published: Sagemonoya (2022) A Selection of Netsuke & Sagemono from the Collection of Georgina & Gabor Wilhelm, p. 35, no. 51.Dynamically and powerfully carved to depict Taira no Tadamori grabbing the oil thief Abura Bozu from behind atop a shaped base. Tadamori's expression is fierce, expecting an evil demon, while he grabs the oil thief by the arm, who is holding an ewer. Abura Bozo's expression is surprised, one foot lifted – he is caught red-handed. Unbeknownst to Tadamori the man is nothing but a poor old soul, stealing a tiny bit of oil from the many lamps in the forest near the Yasaka no Yashioro temple. This mishap is masterfully depicted in this netsuke. The base with a central himotoshi. The garment folds are expertly carved. The ivory with a rich, honey-yellow patina.HEIGHT 4.4 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear, few fine age cracks. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection, Paris.Museum comparison: Compare a related ivory netsuke depicting the same subject in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 10.211.1116.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2207511172-K).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
A FINE OSAKA SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF A PUPPY PLAYING WITH A SANDAL (WARAJI)Unsigned Japan, Osaka, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved to depict a puppy licking a sandal at its feet, with three paws placed on the sandal, the fourth neatly carved to the underside, the puppy well detailed with eyes inlaid in red buffalo horn, finely incised and darkly stained fur, floppy ears, and a collar tied around its neck. Natural himotoshi. The underside with two generously excavated himotoshi. Fine, honey-yellow patina.LENGTH 4.8 cmCondition: Excellent condition, minor wear, expected age cracks.Auction comparison:Compare to a related ivory netsuke of a puppy, by Garaku, at Bonhams, The Harriet Szechenyi Sale of Japanese Art, 8 November 2011, London, lot 160 (sold for 5,625 GBP).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number 22NL308311/20).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
A RARE MARINE TOOTH NETSUKE OF KIYOHIMEUnsignedJapan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The serpentine, wrathful monster Kiyohime tightly wrapped around the Dojo-ji bell, her snake-like tail encircling the top and her body surmounting the bell, the face with an enigmatic smile, holding a striker and a loose strand of her long, finely incised hair. Very large himotoshi through the side of the bell. The marine tooth bearing a beautiful lustrous polish.HEIGHT 6 cmCondition: Very good condition, some natural age cracks and few inlaid nerve channel plugs.In this tragic story, Kyohime fell in love with a Buddhist monk named Anchin but was rejected. In despair she pursues the monk and transforms herself into a Hannya-like demon with a snake body and horned head. The pursued Anchin hides under a temple bell. When she discovers him there, she wraps her snake body around the bell and the glow of her passion melts the metal and burns the monk hiding in the bell.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
MASAMINE: A FINE OSAKA SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF A FISHERMAN STRUGGLING WITH A HUGE CARPBy Masamine, signed Masamine 正峯Japan, Osaka, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved to depict a fisherman sitting on top of his catch, a giant carp with horn-inlaid eyes flapping its tail fin as it struggles to free itself. The fisherman is dressed in a straw skirt and a patterned robe, his face well-detailed with a cheerful expression. The fish with neatly incised scales and stippled head, enhances with sumi (ink), which is typical for the Osaka school. The fish's body with asymmetrical himotoshi centered by the incised signature MASAMINE.LENGTH 4.1 cmCondition: Excellent condition with minor wear. Provenance: Silvia Soler, Barcelona, 2008. Dutch private collection, acquired from the above. Collection Prof. Dr. Henk C. Hoogsteden, Rotterdam, acquired from the above. A copy of the original invoice from Silvia Soler, stating a purchase price of 4,000 EUR, accompanies this lot.Masamine's netsuke are often attractively carved in good detail, the designs original, suggesting an independent craftsman. See Meinertzhagen, Frederick / Lazarnick, George (1986) MCI, Part A, p. 432.Auction comparison:Compare a closely related unsigned ivory netsuke of a fisher with carp, Osaka school, at Van Ham, Asian Art, 9 June 2016, lot 2376 (sold for 9,675 EUR).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number 22NL311466/20).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
ISSAI: A RARE NARWHAL TUSK NETSUKE OF KADORI MYOJIN TAMING THE NAMAZUBy Ogawasara Issai, signed Issai 一齋Japan, Wakayama, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Superbly carved from a circular cross-section of a narwhal tusk as Kadori Myojin, clad in a fundoshi, placing his gigantic hyotan (double gourd) on a namazu, trying to tame the mythical catfish. The namazu's eyes are inlays black wood. The typical outer bark-like rind is visible on the edges of the netsuke and the other side shows the typical beautiful marbling and striations of this coveted material. Himotoshi through the underside and inside of the namazu and signed underneath ISSAI.LENGTH 4.6 cmCondition: The right arm restored. Some tiny repairs and losses to exposed areas. Otherwise, fine condition with minor wear and few natural age cracks.Provenance: From the collection of the German conductor Ferdinand Leitner (1912–1996), purchased from Kunsthaus Lempertz, Cologne, in 1972 (copy of the original invoice available). Leitner studied under Franz Schreker, Julius Pruewer, Artur Schnabel and Karl Muck. Among his more than 300 recordings is a celebrated recording of Ferruccio Busoni's Doktor Faust. He also conducted the Berlin Philharmonic for Wilhelm Kempff's 1961 cycle of Beethoven's piano concertos.Ogawasara Issai, mentioned in the Soken Kisho of 1781, was said to be one of the most famous carvers of his time, his work much in demand and difficult to obtain even during his lifetime. His works are rarely signed and he excelled in the use of marine and narwhal tusk.Legend has it that certain types of catfish (namazu) are responsible for the earthquakes that plague the islands of Japan. When aroused, these creatures would contort their bodies in such a way that gigantic tremors shook the area for miles and miles. The Shinto deity Kadori Myojin usually attempts to prevent such catastrophes with the help of his magic gourd.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
A VERY RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A MERMANUnsignedJapan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved as a merman, half man and half fish, depicted in motion, swimming through water, one hand touching his tail fin, which curls underneath and is held close to the body for compactness, and the other hand holding a branch of coral before him. The scales are meticulously rendered, formed by large, connected half-circles and the long hair, which flows down the shoulders and arms, is neatly incised. Natural himotoshi between the arm and body. The ivory bearing a beautifully lustrous patina, the details are stained with sumi (ink).LENGTH 5.3 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear, few natural age cracks and natural imperfections. Literature comparison:Compare to a closely related wood netsuke of a mermaid with tama, ex-Behrens collection, illustrated in Barry Davies Oriental Art (2002) Netsuke and Inro from European Collections, no. 137. Auction comparison:Compare to a closely related wood netsuke of a merman with tama, at Bonhams, The Harriet Szechenyi Sale of Japanese Art, 8 November 2011, London, lot 63 (sold for 4,375 GBP). Also compare to an ivory netsuke of a mermaid, style of Ogawasara Issai, at Bonhams, The Harriet Szechenyi Sale of Japanese Art, 8 November 2011, London, lot 70 (sold for 6,875 GBP).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
Nintendo Game Boy Sealed with Tetris & Super Mario Land. Provenance: This item was purchased direct from the Nintendo Warehouse in the UK back in the mid 90s by the logistics manager at the time. The item comes with a sticker (which is attached to the box and not the seal) detailing the inclusion of Super Mario Land, something that is unheard of at the time. There is an additional barcode sticker over the original barcode indicating this could have been a potential promotional item or a revised model going forward or this was a repacked original model. The item is European/PAL with the red Nintendo seal. The Game Boy model is DMG-01 Condition Report: The item is in excellent condition with no significant damage to the box or the corners. The red seal has slowly started to wear away with the passing of time.
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons - VGA 85+ NM+ Sealed Nintendo Game Boy Color. This lot contains a VGA graded and sealed copy of The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons on the Game Boy Color. This is a red seal PAL/European release of the game. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK.
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages - VGA 85+ NM+ Sealed Nintendo Game Boy Color. This lot contains a VGA graded and sealed copy of The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages on the Game Boy Color. This is a red seal PAL/European release of the game. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK.
Pokémon Trading Card Game - Sealed - Game Boy Color. This lot contains a sealed copy of Pokémon Trading Card Game for the Nintendo Game Boy Color. This is the PAL copy of the game. This game was purchased direct from Virgin megastore and as such was sealed by them, as is customary for the time. The game is still brand new, but sealed by the retailer.Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK. Condition Report: This game is sealed. Has the security tag on the back otherwise in excellent condition.
Pokémon Pinball - Sealed - Game Boy Color. This lot contains a sealed copy of Pokémon Pinball for the Nintendo Game Boy Color. This is the PAL copy of the game. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK. Condition Report: This game is perfectly sealed.
GTA 2 - Grand Theft Auto 2 - Factory Sealed - Game Boy Color. This lot contains a factory sealed copy of GTA 2 for the Nintendo Game Boy Color. This is the US/American copy of the game and as a result is sealed this way. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK.
Dragonball Z Legendary Super Warriors - Factory Sealed - Game Boy Color. This lot contains a factory sealed copy of Dragonball Z Legendary Super Warriors for the Nintendo Game Boy Color. This is the US/American copy of the game. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK.
Crash & Spyro Super pack Volume 1 - Sealed - Game Boy Color. This lot contains a sealed copy of Crash & Spyro Super pack Volume 1 for the Nintendo Game Boy Color. This pack includes Crash bandicoot Advanced 2 and Spyro Season of ICE. This is the PAL copy of the game. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK.
Crash & Spyro Super pack Volume 3 - Sealed - Game Boy Color. This lot contains a sealed copy of Crash & Spyro Super pack Volume 3 for the Nintendo Game Boy Color. This pack includes Crash Bandicoot Fusion and Spyro Fusion. This is the PAL copy of the game. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK.
20 Game Boy Flat Packed Retail BoxesThis lot contains 20 original and official Game Boy flat packed retail boxes, the games include: Donkey Kong Land 2, Top Ranking Tennis, Wario Blast, Tetris, Tetris Plus, Tetris Attack, Tetris 2, Super R.C Pro-am, Tennis, Donkey Kong Land, Wave Race, Wario Land, Super Mario Land 2, Mario's Picross, F-1 Race, Killer Instinct, Star Wars, Kirby's Dreamland, Super Mario Land & Arcade Classics 2. The boxes are in excellent condition. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK.
Pokémon Trading Card Game - Boxed - Game Boy Color. This lot contains a boxed copy of Pokémon Trading Card Game for the Nintendo Game Boy Color. The game comes with the original manual and still contains the sealed black star promo meowth. This is the PAL copy of the game. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK. Condition Report: Does not have the original inlay but the box is in good condition.
19 Game Boy 'Color' Flat Packed Retail BoxesThis lot contains 19 original and official Game Boy 'color' flat packed retail boxes, the games include: Megaman Xtreme, Ghosts 'N Goblins, Croc 2, Quest for Camelot, Mario Tennis (x2), Chase HQ, Rugrats in Paris, The Movie, Pure Ride, Xtreme Wheels, Micro Machines V3, Skateboarding, Tetris DX, Dragon's Lair, Star Wars Episode 1 - Obi-Wan's Adventures, Beauty and the Beast, 1942, Pocket Bomber Man & Rugrats the Movie.The boxes are in excellent condition. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK.
Pokémon Sapphire - Game Boy Advanced - Japanese. This lot contains a boxed/unused copy of Pokémon Sapphire for the Game Boy Advanced. This is the Japanese copy of the game. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK. Condition Report: This game is unused and never been opened.
13 Game Boy 'Color' Flat Packed Display BoxesThis lot contains 13 original and official Game Boy 'color' flat packed display boxes, the games include: Perfect Dark, Mortal Kombat 4, Midway Arcade Hits, Shadow Gate Classics, Spy Vs Spy, Star Wars Episode 1 Racer, Mario Golf, Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle 3, Top Gear Rally, Game & Watch Gallery 2, Wario Land 2, HQ Chase & Micket's Racing Adventure. The boxes are in excellent condition. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK.
Pokémon Sapphire - Game Boy Advanced - Japanese. This lot contains a boxed/unused copy of Pokémon Sapphire for the Game Boy Advanced. This is the Japanese copy of the game. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK. Condition Report: This game is unused and never been opened however there is a dent on one of the sides.
5 Game Boy Flat Packed Display BoxesThis lot contains 5 original and official Game Boy flat packed display boxes, the games include: Donkey Kong land, Golf, Super RC Pro Am, James Bond 007 & Super Mario Land 2 - 6 Golden Coins. The boxes are in excellent condition. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK.
Sonic Pinball Party - Game Boy Advanced - Japanese. This lot contains a boxed/unused copy of Sonic Pinball Party for the Game Boy Advanced. This is the Japanese copy of the game. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK.
Resident Evil Gaiden - Sealed - Nintendo Game boy Color. This lot contains a sealed copy of Resident Evil Gaiden for the Game Boy color. This is the PAL copy of the game. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK. Condition Report: The game is still sealed and in a protective plastic case. Some damage/indents on the top/back of the case but this is just slightly compressed.
E-Reader & Sealed Packs - New & Sealed Game Boy Advance. This lot contains a sealed Nintendo e-reader specifically used for the Game Boy Advanced. The e-reader is sealed and features two intro packs that feature a Donkey Kong Pack and a 5 card E-Reader Pokémon Sample pack. This lot also comes with four additional sealed blister packs that include Donkey Kong 3, Animal Crossing, Golf and Tennis.Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon - Red Rescue Team - Factory Sealed - Nintendo Game Boy Advanced. This lot contains a factory sealed copy of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon - Red Rescue Team for the Nintendo game Boy Advanced. This is a Nintendo red seal/PAL copy of the game. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK. Condition Report: Item is perfectly sealed and the box is in excellent condition
Advance Wars 2 - Black hole Rising - Factory Sealed - Game Boy Advanced - Red Seal. This lot contains a factory sealed copy of Advance Wars 2 - Black hole Rising for the GBA. This is the PAL copy of the game with the red Nintendo seal. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK.
Golden Sun - The Lost Age - Factory Sealed - Game Boy Advanced - Red Seal. This lot contains a factory sealed copy of Golden Sun - The Lost Age for the GBA. This is the PAL copy of the game with the red Nintendo seal. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon - Explorers of Time - Factory Sealed - Nintendo Game Boy Advanced. This lot contains a factory sealed copy of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon - Explorers of Time for the Nintendo game Boy Advanced. This is a red Nintendo seal/PAL copy of the game. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK.
Super Mario Advance - Factory Sealed - Game Boy Advanced - Red Seal. This lot contains a factory sealed copy of Super Mario Advance for the GBA. This is the PAL copy of the game with the red Nintendo seal. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK.
Pokémon Pinball - Boxed - Game Boy Color. This lot contains a boxed copy of Pokémon Pinball for the Nintendo Game Boy Color. This is a new game from the overstock from Virgin megastore and has been previously on display in the store, the game is new and unplayed. This is the PAL copy of the game. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK. Condition Report: The game features its original inlay and manual but at some point a sticker was removed from the front which has caused some damage.
Pokemon Red UKG 75+ EX+ Sealed - Game Boy. This game has been graded a 75+ by UKG, one of the top grading companies in the UK. This is the PAL/UK version of the game and features the Nintendo Red seal. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK.
Game Boy Advance 7 Flat Boxes & 4 manualsThis lot contains 7 original and official flat boxes for the Game Boy Advanced and 4 official manuals:An American Tale, Fievel's Gold Rush, Lego Star Wars The Video Game, Tiny Toons Wacky Stackers, GT Advance, Rocket Power, Fortress & Creatures. The manuals include: Mech Platoon, Tweety & The Magic Gems, GT Championship & Inspector Gadget. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK. Condition Report: The boxes and manuals are in excellent condition.
Pokémon Red & Blue New Flat Boxes. This lot contains original and official flat boxes for the first two mainline Pokémon titles - Pokémon Red & Blue. The boxes are in excellent condition. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK.
Pokémon Yellow WATA 9.6 A++ Sealed - Game Boy. This game has been graded a 9.6 and A++ by WATA. This is the American version of the game. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK. Condition Report: WATA graded and factory sealed. The outer case is in great condition.
Pokémon Red, Blue & Yellow New Flat Boxes. This lot contains original and official flat boxes for the first three mainline Pokémon titles - Pokémon Red, Blue & Yellow. The boxes are in excellent condition. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK.
Tiny Toons: Busters Bad Dream - Boxed - Game Boy Advance This lot contains a boxed and complete copy of Tiny Toons: Busters Bad Dream for the Game Boy Advance. This is a PAL copy of the game.Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK. Condition Report: The outer box is in good condition but there is one sticker on the front. The contents is complete and the game is still in its original wrapping. This was an unsold game and has likely never been played/used.
Gameboy & Gameboy Color - Zelda Link to the Past & Link's Awakening DX Display BoxesThis lot contains two original and official GameBoy flat packed display boxes Zelda Link to the Past & Link's Awakening DX. The boxes are in excellent condition. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK.
12 Official Game Boy Color Instruction BookletsThis lot contains 12 new, official Game Boy Color Instruction booklets, the games include: Super Mario Deluxe, Pocket Bomberman, Donkey Kong Country, Game & Watch Gallery 2, Mario Golf, Pokémon Trading Card Game, Tetris DX, Mickey's Racing Adventure, R-Type DX, Pokémon Pinball, Quest for Camelot and Midway Arcade Hits. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK. Condition Report: All instruction books are new, spare and loose books direct from a former videogames store.
13 Official original Game Boy Instruction BookletsThis lot contains 13 official Game Boy Instruction booklets, the games include: Killer Instinct, Wario Blast, Super Mario Land 2, Dr Mario, Arcade Classics 2, Donkey Kong, Tetris 2, Wario Land - Super Mario Land 3, Soccer, Donkey Kong Land, Super R.C Pro am, Tetris, F-1 Race and Golf. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK. Condition Report: All instruction books are spare and loose books direct from a former videogames store.
Nintendo Game Boy Funtography Pak - New & Sealed. This item contains a Game Boy Funtography pak - the outer box is opened but the items inside are still brand new and still sealed. The box contains a Game Boy Pocket Yellow - boxed and never opened, the Game Boy Camera, boxed and sealed with the 'black Nintendo' sticker and sealed Game Boy Pocket carry case. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK. Condition Report: The outer display box is opened and the box has some minor creases in. The Game Boy Pocket box still has the stickers on either end but the sticker on the bottom has come away over the years. The Game Boy Camera and case are perfectly sealed.
Pokémon Mini console (Chikorita Green) Factory Sealed. This lot contains a Pokémon Mini console (Chikorita Green) factory sealed with the red Nintendo stickers. Item comes with a copy of Pokémon Party Mini. This is the PAL copy of the game. Provenance: Item comes from the private collection of a former owner of an independent videogames store located in the UK.
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