ËœIVORY NETSUKE OF A MAN DANCING WITH A FOX, CIRCA 1870 incised and stained details, signed: Tomonobu 4.6cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
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ËœA JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO OF A FATHER AND SON, GYOKUYUKI, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) sectionally carved as the man rests his son on his hip and a small bird lands on his arm (his long staff lacking), shaped oval base, signed to underside 21cm highDescriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
ËœLIGHTLY STAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF A BOY CRUSHING A BUTTERFLY WITH A FAN, CIRCA 1870 signed: Tomochika 2.8cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
ËœA POSTHUMOUS PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF CAPTAIN JAMES BRADBY RN (1768-1795) BY THOMAS HEAPHY (1775-1835), 1802 in naval uniform, signed with initials TH and dated 1802, on ivory, the backing card further signed and dated, verre eglomisé bordered glass, rectangular black lacquer frame, 7.5cm oval; together with a miniature of his younger brother Lieutenant Bonamy Bradby RN (1772-1795), English School, circa 1795, in naval uniform and matching frame, 7.7cm oval (2) Admiral James Bradby (1738-1809) of Hamble, Southampton and his wife Mary Thoume, had three sons in the navy, of which two, those portrayed here, both perished from yellow fever contracted on Martinique. Provenance: Collection of Thomasine Grenfell White (1877-1956), whose great-aunt was Lucy Jane Bradby.Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
ËœIVORY NETSUKE OF SHOKI THE DEMON QUELLER, CIRCA 1870 sharpening his sword on a rock, extensive incised and stained detail, unsigned 3.9cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
ËœWOOD NETSUKE OF A MAN PICKING HIS EAR, CIRCA 1870 highly expressive and amusing, signed: Ryukosai Jugyoku with seal ju on an ivory tablet 2.6cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council.Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
ËœA PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A NAVAL OFFICER, MANNER OF PHILIP JEAN, CIRCA 1800 in powdered wig and blue coat, on ivory, verre eglomisé mount and rectangular black lacquer frame, 5.8cm oval; together with a portrait miniature of an elderly gentleman, English School, circa 1816, wearing a blue coat and white cravat, gilt-metal mount and rectangular black lacquer frame, reverse inscribed, 6.6cm oval; and a Continental portrait miniature, late 19th century, of an 18th century gentleman wearing armour and a blue sash, red leather case, 7.4cm oval (3) Provenance: Collection of Thomasine Grenfell White (1877-1956), formerly at Marchwood Park, Southampton.Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
ËœSTAINED IVORY SEAL CASE NETSUKE, CIRCA 1850 a case on either side with sliding cover, the top carved with two small men, unsigned 4.5cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
ËœLARGE WOOD NETSUKE WITH LUCKY GODS DAIKOKU AND EBISU INSIDE, CIRCA 1870 the hinged sphere opens to reveal the gods standing on a platform with sculptures of a Buddhist lion and the fox god Inari, some ivory elements, signed: Hosui 4.7cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
ËœIVORY NETSUKE OF A WOMAN WITH A CAT, CIRCA 1850 she holds a large open fan in her voluminous sleeve, unsigned 4.1cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
ËœA MINIATURE OF A LADY IN A TURBAN, BY LADY FRANCES CHARLOTTE LAMBTON, 1830 draped in a green shawl and clasping the gold chains round her neck, on ivory, backing card inscribed 'Frances Charlotte Lambton / fecit / October - 1830 - Lambton Castle', later gilt copper frame 10.8cm high Lady Frances Charlotte Lambton (1812-1835), the daughter of John George Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham, married John George Brabazon Ponsonby, (later the 5th Earl of Bessborough) on 8 September 1835. She died aged only 23 at Bessborough House, County Kilkenny, Ireland, from consumption. It has been suggested the miniature may have been copied from a larger painting in her family home, Lambton Castle.Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
ËœWALRUS IVORY NETSUKE OF THE LUCKY GOD DAIKOKU WITH HIS RICE BALE, CIRCA 1870 unsigned 3.8cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
ËœA MALTESE SILVER BANGLE, LATER 19TH CENTURY hinged and with pin, with applied milled borders and decoration, 7cm wide; together with a silver locket, unmarked, probably Maltese, late 19th century, oval, engraved with monogram, on a silver chain; a pair of Maltese silver teaspoons, late 18th century, Fiddle Thread and Shell pattern; and a gilt-metal-mounted lacquered composition portrait box and cover, 19th century, circular, set with an oval portrait of a young 18th century gentleman, on ivory, tortoiseshell lined (5)Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
ËœSTAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF A NIO ON A GIANT SANDAL, CIRCA 1870 unsigned 4.5cm long Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
ËœLARGE IVORY NETSUKE OF A MONKEY AND YOUNG, CIRCA 1800 the adult a performing monkey in a jacket, its eyes inlaid with dark horn pupils, incised details, unsigned 4.9cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
ËœA LARGE GERMAN SILVER-GILT-MOUNTED IVORY TWO-HANDLED CUP AND COVER, EARLY 20TH CENTURY the ivory probably carved in Erbach, the silver-gilt mounts from Hanau (thirty-two miles north of Erbach), the cover with ivory finial of Venus accompanied by a putto in the manner of William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905) above a band of ribbon-tied fruit garlands between scroll cartouches, the barrel carved in high relief with a bacchanal to one side and The Birth of Venus to the other, the horned grotesque masks above hung through the ears with chains held by the hermaphroditic Bacchus terms heading the scroll handles, the base with a collar of cartouches and fruiting vines, the mounts with bands of anthemion, scroll foliage, ovolo or laurel chasing, stamped maker's marks AT in monogram, national marks and '800' 71.5cm high Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
ËœSTAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF THE LUCKY GOD JUROJIN WITH A MINOGAME, CIRCA 1870 all symbolic of longevity, the stain over the beard intentionally scraped away for effect, signed: Tomochika 4cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
A SILVER WINGED ANGEL PAPER KNIFE, AFTER DESIGNS BY MICHELANGELO CAETANI (1804-1882) FOR CASTELLANI, PROBABLY ROME MID 19TH CENTURY the upswept conjoined wings forming the blade, the handle as the angel with arms crossed over the breast, Papal States mark and maker's lozenge apparently reading F22F 17.5cm long In his book 'Castellani's Castellani and Giuliano, Revivalist Jewellers of the 19th century', Geoffrey Munn quotes from a letter written by one of Castellani's English customers, Harriet Countess Granville, to her brother, the 6th Duke of Devonshire, from Rome: "The novelties here are now things made from designs by Michelangelo Caetani - there are leaf openers, one an angel, another a devil. Castellani makes them in silver a hundred francs each." (Geoffrey Munn, Castellani and Giuliano, Revivalist Jewellers of the 19th century, London 1984, plates 39-40). These angel and devil paper knives appear to have been produced in a number of variants, in boxwood and ivory, as well as in silver.Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
ËœIVORY NETSUKE OF A MIRROR POLISHER, CIRCA 1850 signed: Masayuki 3.2cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
ËœPARTLY STAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF A MAN WITH OKAME, CIRCA 1870 he pointing at a suggestively shaped ginseng root, with erotic intent, signed: Hidenobu 3.1cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council.Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
ËœA PAIR OF TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDIES, ENGLISH, PROBABLY LATE 19TH CENTURY elongated octagonal, each with silver stringing, pushpiece and boss to lid, each interior with ivory border to base and lid and ivory finial to compartment cover 10cm longDescriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
ËœCHINESE IVORY DOCTOR'S MODEL ADAPTED AS A NETSUKE, 18TH CENTURY the lower half lacquered in Japan, the middle pierced with cord holes, unsigned 8.5cm long Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
ËœA FRENCH JEWELLED TORTOISESHELL PORTRAIT BOX LID, PARIS, CIRCA 1830 oblong, inset with an portrait miniature of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, French School, circa 1815, painted wearing the uniform of the Chasseurs-à-cheval with red collar and watered silk sash, the cross and the 'Grand Aigle' of the Legion d'honneur and the iron Crown of Lombardy, on ivory, 5cm oval, in a gold stiff leaf mount, the tortoiseshell with four collet set white stones surrounded by a tracery of cushion shaped, circular and rose-cut diamonds, gold thumbpiece 9cm long This representation of the Emperor is a variation of a version evolved by the miniaturist Jean-Baptiste-Jacques Augustin and often used by him as well as Jean-Baptiste Isabey and other contemporaries. For versions by Augustin and Isabey see the Wallace Collection, M8/M9 and M209. Provenance: The Tronson du Coudray family by descent until 2015. Originally prominent merchants in Rheims, it is ironic perhaps that the best known family member, the lawyer Guillaume Alexandre Tronson du Coudray (1750-1798) famously pleaded for Marie-Antoinette and was condemned to the 'seche guillotine' following Bonaparte's coup d'état in 1798; in other words he was deported to French Guyana where he died within the year.Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
ËœA VICTORIAN SILVER TEA KETTLE ON STAND WITH BURNER, BENJAMIN SMITH, LONDON, 1846 the fluted compressed circular body richly chased at the shoulders with flowering plants and foliage on matted grounds, the hinged lid with flower finial, silver swing handle with ivory fillets, the stand on three cast supports with similar festoons between, secured to the kettle with two chained pins, the burner with cover 39cm high overall, 2826gr (90oz 17dwt) all inDescriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
ËœSTAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF TWO PUPPIES, CIRCA 1850 their eyes inlaid in dark horn, unsigned 2.9cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council.Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
ËœA JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO OF A MAN AND BOYS WITH BAMBOO LADDER, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) carved with the man holding the ladder in one hand and a fan in the other, one boy at his feet holding a bowl, the other climbing the ladder holding a flag, signed to underside, 21cm high; together with a Japanese walrus ivory okimono of Kannon and Worshippers, Masayuki, Meiji period, carved with four figures clambering the rock she stands atop, signed to underside, 18cm high (2)Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
ËœA FRENCH GOLD-MOUNTED BLOND TORTOISESHELL BONBONNIERE AND COVER, LATE 18TH CENTURY circular, the cover set with an oval miniature of a bucolic amor, on ivory, milled mounts decorated with flowerheads and leaves, with indistinct control marks 6.1cm diameterDescriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
A 19th century Japanese ivory figure group of three birds on a branch, 12.5cm wide together with three ivory figure groups of Japanese men in various poses CONDITION REPORT: This lot contains ivory. Due to recent changes in the laws of many countries (e.g. US, France) Anthemion Auctions recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict the import of elephant ivory and prohibit the import of African elephant ivory. Please note that Anthemion Auctions will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot into the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.
A Cantonese Ivory card case, carved with figures, pagodas and trees, 9.5 x 5.5 x 1.5cm CONDITION REPORT: Some hairline cracks, in need of a clean, overall approximately 59.5 gramsThis lot contains ivory. Due to recent changes in the laws of many countries (e.g. US, France) Anthemion Auctions recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict the import of elephant ivory and prohibit the import of African elephant ivory. Please note that Anthemion Auctions will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot into the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.
A pair of George V silver and ivory knife rests, in the form of horns on an oval base, loaded, Birmingham, 1938, cased CONDITION REPORT: This lot contains ivory. Due to recent changes in the laws of many countries (e.g. US, France) Anthemion Auctions recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict the import of elephant ivory and prohibit the import of African elephant ivory. Please note that Anthemion Auctions will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot into the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.
A late 19th / early 20th century Chinese carved ivory box and cover of oval form, the lid with a ball finial, carved with dragons amongst the clouds, 12cm wide x 14cm high CONDITION REPORT: Base has been reglue, hairline cracks to the base, in used conditionThis lot contains ivory. Due to recent changes in the laws of many countries (e.g. US, France) Anthemion Auctions recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict the import of elephant ivory and prohibit the import of African elephant ivory. Please note that Anthemion Auctions will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot into the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.
A late 19th century Japanese ivory figure depicting an elderly gentleman with glasses seated cross legged with a cat curled up on his lap, 6 cm high CONDITION REPORT: This lot contains ivory. Due to recent changes in the laws of many countries (e.g. US, France) Anthemion Auctions recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict the import of elephant ivory and prohibit the import of African elephant ivory. Please note that Anthemion Auctions will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot into the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.
A 19th century ivory figure group depicting a figure holding a hen in his right hand and basket in his left, being held aloft by a seated figure on a tree stump, red marks to the base, 17.5cm high CONDITION REPORT: This lot contains ivory. Due to recent changes in the laws of many countries (e.g. US, France) Anthemion Auctions recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. For example, US regulations restrict the import of elephant ivory and prohibit the import of African elephant ivory. Please note that Anthemion Auctions will not assist buyers with the shipment of this lot into the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.
λ A fine Indian dagger (khanjar), double curved blade 10 in., hollow ground with a medial ridge; marine ivory hilt finely carved as a horse's head with gold details to the bridle, the lower part with lotus flowers and scrolls in relief; scarlet fabric covered scabbard with pierced gilt-metal mounts.
A collection of edged weapons, including: a good kukri, blade 15 in. with incised decoration along the back, steel hilt, leather scabbard with two secondary implements; another kukri with bone hilt; a kris, various bayonets, an African arm dagger with turned ivory pommel, and other items. [qty]
λ A 19th Century hunting knife, broad double edged blade 1 in., stamped 'AUSTIN'; circular steel crosspiece with small spatulate quillons, heavy ivory grip with rope twist collar and pommel with impressed foliage each in white metal; fabric covered scabbard with white metal locket, white metal chape with embossed foliate decorations involving thistles.
λ An 18th Century French dagger, hollow triangular-section blade 10 in., traces of etching including script and fleurs de lys; steel guard with drooping quillons terminating in pierced diamond forms and with a side ring, ivory grip; resembles a fencing dagger, possibly a composite with later hilt components.
λ An early 19th Century miniature dirk, hollow square-section blade 4.5 in., small iron cross piece, embossed white metal collar, ivory grip, white metal scabbard conforming closely to the contours of the blade; another similar dirk, blade 3.25 in, ivory hilt of twisted form, similar scabbard; and a miniature Burmese sword (dha), blade 5.75 in., ivory hilt with white metal collar. [3]
Ï’An Ceylonese ebony, specimen wood and ivory inlaid table top, second quarter 19th century, probably Galle District, with radiating fans of specimen timbers within tulipwood bands, the edge inlaid with an ebony and ivory Greek key frieze, 115cm diameter, atop a later associated pine baluster pedestal base, 60cm high overall Provenance: Private Collection, London. Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’A Regency pollard oak and kingwood crossbanded octagonal 'piano-key' pedestal table, circa 1815, the top with parquetry decoration throughout, above a hinged flap opened by a switch mechanism to a set of seven ivory mounted keys each operating to open a corresponding drawer, the triangular stem with reed moulded collar, on a concave sided base and reed moulded scroll feet above brass castors, 73cm high, the top 69.5cm diameter Provenance: Private Collection, North Yorkshire. Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
Ï’A fine Indian carved ivory John Company chess set, circa 1825, possibly Berhampur, the blacks and the whites differentiated by base colour, the royals seated as rajahs in howdahs mounted on elephants, the rooks as crenellated towers, the knights as horsemen and the bishops as camel mounted troops; the pawns on one side representing the sepoy troops of the John Company armed with muskets, the opposing Indian side armed with spears; both sides mounted on bases carved with lotus petal motifs to the edges, the kings 11cm high excluding detached finials, the pawns 8.5 and 7cm Provenance: Private Collection, Cornwall.CATALOGUE NOTES: John Company ivory chess sets, sometimes called East India Company sets are relatively rare. They are usually carved to an extremely high level of detail, but there are usually variations in detail from set to set.Cf Christie's South Kensington, the Allen Hofrichter Collection of Chess Sets, 20th September 2000, lot 19 Thomas R Callan, Ayr, Fine Art and Antiques, 15th June 2017, lot 277 Tennants Auctioneers, Yorkshire, Furniture and Works of Art, 20th July 2005, lot 1 Ï’ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
A FINE QUALITY SIGNED JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD SHIBAYAMA & IVORY MODEL OF AN ELEPHANT & COVER, the cover in the form of a galleried platform supporting Hotei and Jurojin, the sides of the elephant with ho-ho phoenix saddle cloths, the elaborate decoration onlaid and inlaid in aogai mother-of-pearl, coral and tortoiseshell, the underside of the cover with an engraved signature on a rectangular mother-of-pearl reserve, 7.6in long & 8.1in high overall.
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