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Click here to subscribeA Chinese lacquered metal figure of a Dignitary, probably 17th century, 15 A Chinese lacquered metal figure of a Dignitary, probably 17th century, 15.5cm high; a Cantonese ivory carved shell , circa 1900, the interior with figures, 8.5cm long and a Chinese ivory figure carrying a peach , late 19th century, 9.5cm high (3)
A Cantonese ivory fan, 19th century, pierced and carved with figures A Cantonese ivory fan, 19th century, pierced and carved with figures, pagodas and foliage, in original gilded black lacquer box, the fan 40.5cm wide open; a pair of Cantonese ivory glove stretchers, 19th century, 25cm long and a Chinese lacquer fan, 19th century, with painted panels, (extensive damage) 21cm high and a Cantonese ivory card case, 19th century, carved on each side and with raised oval with monogram, 9.5cm high x 5.6cm wide x 7 mm deep (4)
An Unusual Ivory Netsuke of a Cat, the feline lies coiled up asleep and... An Unusual Ivory Netsuke of a Cat, the feline lies coiled up asleep and unaware of a rat climbing up over its back, eyes inlaid in black horn, signed Kaneaki (?), Meiji-Taisho Period * The cat is an unusual subject in Japanese art as it was despised, having been the only creature who failed to respond to the call to attend the death of Buddha as it was too busy chasing mice!!!
A Good Ivory Brushpot or Vase, carved from a section of tusk and depicting... A Good Ivory Brushpot or Vase, carved from a section of tusk and depicting in deep shishiaibori with red and black stain ing a woman, dressed in Heian Era robes with her hair hanging down her back, standing with a fan in one hand and releasing a prayer slip in the direction of Fujiyama, she is accompanied by attendants holding a parasol and an offering table, details inlaid in coral, horn and coloured ivory, signed to one side Igyokusai Genun (?) saku; affixed to a wood stand; height overall 14.9cms, Late 19th Century
An Ivory Okimono of a Man Holding a Rabbit An Ivory Okimono of a Man Holding a Rabbit, he stands on an oval base feeding a lettuce leaf to a rabbit he holds in his left hand, his son stands beside him with a basket of further leaves with which he taunts another rabbit at the man's feet, details lightly etched in black, signed to base Koichi (Mitsukazu), height 18.8cms, Meiji-Taisho Period
An 18th century carved ivory Corpus Christi figure Of typical form, mounted on a gilt cross beneath INRI badge, on a velvet background with a gilt frame. 67 cm high overall. CONDITION REPORTS: Some gilt wear, some damages to framed, wear to velvet, woodworm holes to backing, two splits through crucifix, some chipping/splits/staining, general wear.
ENGLISH SCHOOL (19th century) Portrait of a Gentleman Wearing a Black Coat Watercolour on ivory Signed with initials and dated 1815 4.5 x 5 cm, white metal oval framed and glazed with suspension loop, the glazed verso vacant CONDITION REPORTS: Generally in good condition, expected wear, a little loose in frame, some slight staining/fading, old label to verso attributing to E. Taylor.
A 19th century carved and pierced ivory pocket thermometer/compass by Marratt of London In original leather case. 6.5 cm diameter. CONDITION REPORTS: Generally good condition, expected wear, mercury reservoir lacking, inscribed and dated November 7th 1851 to verso, case lacking securing latch.
A 19th century gilt metal box Of hinged oval form, the lid set with a miniature portrait on ivory of a young lady wearing pearl earrings; together with a small miniature portrait of a young lady with roses. The former 7.5 cm wide. (2) CONDITION REPORTS: Some gilt wear, lid slightly mis-fitting, small area of wear to portrait, general wear.
A 19th century Indo-Portuguese ivory inlaid coromandel table cabinet The twin florally inlaid and carved doors enclosing a drop down writing surface above two drawers and various pigeon holes. 36.5 cm wide. CONDITION REPORTS: Scuffing, scratching, splits, some small moulding losses, one base side mouldings replaced, general wear.
ENGLISH SCHOOL (18th century) Portrait of Jane Lyster, half length, in a mauve dress with blue ribbon Miniature on ivory 6.4 x 5.2 cm; together with three others, one of of Rev. James Lyster, Rector of Oldbury; one of Richard Lyster of Rowton Castle; and an enamel miniature of Charles Morgan, father of Mrs Lyster, inscribed to verso, framed as one. 3.5 x 3 cm, 3.6 x 3 cm and 4.2 x 3.8 cm respectively (19.5 x 16.5 cm overall).
ENGLISH SCHOOL (19th century) Miniature mourning pendant worked with the portrait of a young lady Watercolour on ivory 4.5 cm wide overall; together with ENGLISH SHCOOL (19th century), Portrait of a Lady, watercolour on ivory, yellow metal framed and glazed with suspension loop. 3 cm wide overall. (2) CONDITION REPORTS: Both generally in good condition, expected wear, the former with wear to enamelling, pendant frame not great quality, the latter generally in good condition with expected wear, some fading/paint loss.
A 19th century Chinese fan With chinoiserie lacquered guards and sticks, the scenic painted paper main body decorated with figures with ivory mounted heads; together with five other various fans. The former 29 cm long. (6) CONDITION REPORTS: Some losses, tears and restorations throughout, general wear.
ENGLISH SCHOOL (19th century) Aunt Clara Carew and Aunt Eliza Carew Watercolour on ivory Inscribed to verso 8 x 10 cm, framed and glazed Note: The sitters were daughters of the sculptor John Edward Carew (circa 1785-1868) Irish. CONDITION REPORTS: Generally in good condition, expected wear, some slight fading/paint loss, framed tired.
A pair of 19th century ebony, amboyna and ivory ewers Each of slender ovoid form with bands of ivory decoration, standing on a spreading stepped plinth base. Each 48 cm high. (2) Note: By family repute exhibited at The Great Exhibition of 1851. CONDITION REPORTS: Some scuffing and scratching, some small splits, handles later replacements, some small ivory losses, some elements loose, general wear.
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