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Lot 871

A Japanese carved ivory figure of Guanyin, Meiji period, modelled seated on a mythical beast, on an oval base, 19cm high, with box

Lot 565

French School, circa 1900/Portrait Miniature of Nelson/watercolour on ivory, 6cm x 4cm/and a miniature of a young man/both in ivory frames/and two other miniatures/Provenance: Leslie Phillips Collection

Lot 887

A Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period, depicting a man carrying a basket of tortoises, 14cm high

Lot 563

19th Century English School/Portrait Miniature of a Young Lady/Mary Ann Woollans, Oct 21st 1849 aged 30/inscribed on reverse/watercolour on ivory, 3cm x2.5cm/and four other miniatures/Provenance: Leslie Phillips Collection

Lot 879

A Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period, depicting a seated tradesman, on a wooden plinth, 9cm high, another depicting an old man carrying a bag of flowers on his back, 15cm high, a carved bone pipe sheath decorated a samurai and a carved flowerhead plaque

Lot 422

A 19th Century tortoiseshell tea caddy of breakfront form, the hinged cover enclosing two lidded compartments, set on domed ivory feet, 19cm wide/see illustration

Lot 424

A mother-of-pearl card case, 10.5cm high, an ivory dressing table jar and cover, two tortoiseshell hair combs with paste set mounts, etc.

Lot 307

Persian pattern carpet, central medallion on a patterned ivory field, border with guards, 195cm x 300cm.

Lot 212

An unusual Set of seven silver Processional Arms, c.1900, including a jian, two qiang, a dao, a chan, a chui, a tang and two dun, all set in a silver metal stand, on a pierced hardwood base, 13cm (10) A similar example but in ivory,18th/19th century, can be seen at the British Museum, Museum Number OA+.7050. 清约1900年 银制迷你兵器组

Lot 251

A Chinese lacquer Tea Caddy, c.1800, the canted rectangular body well lacquered in two tones of gold on a black ground with various tea production scenes, the lid with roasting tea within a border of dragons and pearls, the interior with engraved pewter canisters, stoppers and lids, ivory knops, original key, all on four paw feet, 20cm Literature: For a similar tea caddy with tea scenes, but with a single pewter box, see 'A Tale of Three Cities', David S Howard, Sotheby’s, 1997, no. 305. 清约1800年 黑漆描金制茶故事图茶叶罐

Lot 257

An attractive ivory Figure, late Ming dynasty, of Guanyin, the smiling goddess holding a child in her arms, the ivory of warm tone, 10.7cm 明末 象牙雕送子观音立像

Lot 261

A Canton ivory Card Case, c.1860, with shaped cartouches depicting figures beneath a willow tree amongst buildings in the background, the reverse similarly carved, 10.5 x 6.5cm 清约1860年 广东制象牙开光庭院人物图名片盒

Lot 262

An unusual ivory Seal, probably late 19th century, simulating stone, of tapering square section, the top with 'shang' ('up'), the seal well engraved Ruan (?) Rao Ji, 2.6cm 清十九世纪末(可能) 象牙《阮□饶记》印章

Lot 263

A Canton ivory Chess Set, c.1860, each piece on a puzzle ball with carved leaf base, one side stained red, the other natural, one pawn missing from each, 13.8 to 6.7cm 清约1860年 广东制象牙雕西洋棋 一套

Lot 264

An unusual Necklace, probably late 18th/early 19th century, a single large ivory ball engraved with a bird overflying a fox, beneath a peony, a Buddhist monk with a long spear beneath bamboo on the reverse, four smaller beads with various subjects and strung with eight turquoise beads and eight spacers, large bead 2.5cm 清十八世纪末/十九世纪初(可能) 象牙雕罗汉图项链

Lot 265

A rare ivory Hu, probably 18th century, the long length of tusk thinly carved and curved, 48.2cm The hu was held vertically in both hands during official engagements. The word hu defies exact translation but is on the lines of: May your wishes be granted. 清十八世纪(可能) 象牙笏板

Lot 266

A Canton pierced ivory Brush Pot, c.1850, intricately carved with scholars, musicians, a group playing go and a servant making tea within a landscape with pagodas and pine trees, against a finely executed cell-diaper ground, on an intricately carved foot with ruyi head and peony amongst foliate scrolls, some minor losses to cell diaper, 16.2cm 清约1850年 广东制象牙镂雕庭院人物图笔筒

Lot 267

An ivory Buckle, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), finely carved with a dragon and carp in swirling waves within a square beaded border, 6 x 4cm 明 象牙雕海水龙纹腰带扣

Lot 268

An ivory Buckle, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), finely carved with a carp approaching the Dragon Gate, surrounded by spuming waves, within a beaded border, on a later suspension with pierced coral toggle with shou, 6.3 x 4.8cm 明 象牙雕鲤鱼跳龙门腰带扣

Lot 269

An ivory Doctor's Model, 18th century, the recumbent female, her head resting on her left hand, her right hand covering her modesty, the feet bound, 10.2cm, fitted wood stand 清十八世纪 象牙雕妇科诊病模型

Lot 270

A good ivory Parasol Handle, c.1840, well carved with lengths of dragons amongst clouds, separated by diapered spacers, the top end with flowers, scrolling on cross-hatch, the terminal with an attractive dragon head, blue silk shade, much degraded, 70cm 清约1840年 象牙雕洋伞手柄

Lot 272

Two ivory Toggles, 18th/19th century, one a man leaning on a staff by a rock, the other probably Budai, resting against his bag of treasures, typically vertically pierced, some wear, 3 and 4.2cm (2) 清十八/十九世纪 象牙雕和尚钮 一组两件

Lot 273

An attractive ivory Toggle, late 18th/early 19th century, in the form of a Buddhist lion on a lozenge plinth, attractive wear, typically vertically pierced, 4.5cm, and a stag antler Immortal, 18th/19th century, holding a fan, 6.2cm (2) 清十八世纪末/十九世纪初 象牙雕佛狮钮 及人物立像 一组两件

Lot 277

A Canton ivory double-sided brisé Fan, c.1860, intricately carved with numerous figures around a vacant roundel, the spine terminals with figures in daily pursuits, 32cm open guards 18.6cm 清约1860年 广东制象牙镂雕庭院人物图折扇

Lot 278

A Canton ivory uniface brisé Fan, c.1860, a shepherdess with sheep flanked by figures beneath shell scrolls, the guards with figures and buildings, 29cm open guards 17.5cm 清约1860年 广东制象牙镂雕牧羊图折扇

Lot 280

An unusual Canton Fan, early 19th century, the leaf painted on both sides in an uncommon palette with figures on terraces, their faces ivory, between borders of bats, fish and precious objects, the cedar splines pierced with florets and scrolling, 28cm, original silk box, the cover with three immortals and a Buddhist lion, the interior with red printed paper label Luenchun, mother-of-pearl, ivory and tortoiseshell carver, No. 6, New China Street, and Another, not dissimilar, 27cm, both with slight damage (2) 清十九世纪初 广东制镂雕彩绘人物故事图折扇

Lot 281

A Canton ivory Fan, late 18th/early 19th century, finely executed with numerous figures, buildings and trees on a lined ground, the edge with panels of flowers, the guards deeply cut with chrysanthemum and leaves, 31cm open guards 18.5cm 清十八世纪末/十九世纪初 广东制象牙镂雕人物风俗图折扇 镜框

Lot 391

An hardwood Display Cabinet, late 19th century, having a protruding pediment, pierced, carved and onlaid with ivory figures, feng and dragons above three open shelves, with turned supports on mask feet, the side panels carved in low relief with birds, flowers, precious objects and finger citron, width 109cm height 187.5cm depth 63cm 清十九世纪末 硬木嵌象牙庭院人物图陈列柜

Lot 423

A bronze Elephant, late 19th century, the pachyderm with flailing ears and ivory tusks, a tiger on its back and another under its foot, 21cm long

Lot 454

A pair of ivory Tusk Vases, c.1880, each well carved with warrior priests and women in a rocky landscape with pine trees, fixed gilt black lacquer stands, 27.5cm overall (2)

Lot 455

An ivory Gama Sennin, late 19th century, the immortal seated on a rock, a toad clambering over his shoulder, details black engraved, red engraved signature, 9.5cm

Lot 456

An amusing ivory Chick, late 19th century, emerging from its shell, a broken piece on the straw base, with eyes inlaid in mother-of-pearl, 6.2cm

Lot 457

A Japanese ivory Fruiterer, c.1880, kneeling holding a basket of persimmon, more at the base, and with a monkey climbing over him, signed Gyokushi, 14cm

Lot 458

A good ivory Netsuke, first half of the 19th century, a rat peering over a fallen candle, finely incised black hair and inset horn eyes, signed Tomotada, 4.5cm

Lot 459

A Shibayama ivory Cigarette Case, c.1900, decorated with a crane and a butterfly beneath wisteria, the reverse with two birds and two dragonflies amongst wisteria, in abalone shell and mother-of-pearl, signed on a mother-of-pearl tablet Tomonobu, small pieces missing and replacements, 7.9 x 5.5cm

Lot 460

An ivory Okimono, c.1870, carved as eight rakan on a high rock beneath a pine tree, signed Gyokuzan, 13.5cm

Lot 463

An attractive ivory Okimono, c.1880, of Momotaro, the Peach Boy arising from the fruit watched by his fond parents, incised Haru to, one figure detached, 9.3cm

Lot 464

An ivory Shell Dream, late 19th century, the partly-opened bivalve carved on the interior with pine, a fishing net and small figures, engraved Seishin, 7cm, stand (2)

Lot 465

Three ivory Netsukes, second half of the 19th century, one a man amazed as his kettle turns into a badger, the base red-stained, 3.7cm, another, of a man in court costume, detailed in black, signed, 5.3cm, and Daikoku, shouldering a giant daikon from which climbs a mouse, large chip, 3.5cm (3)

Lot 466

LOTS 466 - 470 The property of Michael Birch from the Collection of his father, Michael Birch Snr. Michael Birch (1926-2008) produced works of art in almost every imaginable material and ranging from book design (as well as writing novels) paintings, sculpture and that for which he is famed worldwide, as the greatest modern carver of netsuke. The following lots were collected by Michael Birch Snr. and were the inspiration for him to take up netsuke carving, lot 470 specifically. He gave them to his son (also Michael) who, in turn, became an artist. A small ivory Netsuke, c.1870, of an Oni crouched over a broken drum and dissatisfied with his musical attempt, signed Ryuju, 2.4cm

Lot 467

A good ivory Netsuke, mid 19th century, in the form of a shi-shi head scrambled over by innumerable mice, the eyes inlaid in horn, signed Meizan, 4cm

Lot 468

A finely engraved ivory Group, mid 19th century, of Fukurokoju holding his staff, the other hand on the head of a small boy who is tugging his beard, the patterning coloured in black and brown, 4.5cm

Lot 469

A rare and fine pair of ivory Netsuke, mid 19th century, one of Daruma stretching his arms above his head, and screaming in pain as he unlocks his muscles, the other of the same figure, grimacing as he shaves, his robe with patterning and signed Gyo(?), 4.8 and 3.6cm

Lot 470

Four Ivory Masks, early 20th century, one pulling a face, the lips red, one an elderly Noh figure, another of a devil, the fourth naively smiling, 5cm It was these masks which inspired Michael Birch to begin netsuke carving.

Lot 471

A finely carved ivory Netsuke, late 19th century, of a quail amongst millet and leaves continuing on the base and forming the himatoshi, signed Okanobu, chip, 4cm

Lot 472

An ivory Fisherman, late 19th century, the man with a fish on his bamboo pole, a grass skirt at his waist and his son at his feet, signed Komin on a lacquer reserve, rod part replaced, 24cm, wood stand (2)

Lot 473

An ivory Gardener, late 19th century, the man in engraved clothes, staggering under the weight of a basket laden with flowers and turnips, stick missing, replaced signature reserve, 13cm

Lot 474

An ivory Shell Dream, late 19th century, the part opened bivalve enclosing three men under pine trees fishing, 7cm

Lot 475

An ivory Group, c.1880, of a thatched wellhead overgrown with pine, the foreground with figures and a horse, engraved Toshimasa, 5.5cm, wood stand (2)

Lot 477

An ivory Fisherman, c.1890, standing, amused, in a pool of water while a frog clambers over his arm, engraved Keiho, 14cm

Lot 478

An ivory Box and Cover, late 19th century, with cylindrical body carved with relief tigers and a lion, separated by panels of ape masks, brown-stained and black-eyed, the cover with a monkey and peach knop, 11.4cm (2)

Lot 479

An unusual hardwood and ivory Okimono, c.1880, in the form of a family of rats with engraved fur and black stud eyes, enclosing an ivory squash, minor chips, 6.3cm

Lot 480

A Japanese ivory Memento Mori, c.1880, carved in the form of a skull and with a snake slithering over it, the details carefully engraved, chips to upper mandible, 5cm

Lot 481

An attractive pair of Shibayama Studs, c.1930, each ivory body set with mother-of-pearl waves, a tortoiseshell ship with coral masthead and chidori, small pieces deficient and some birds possibly replaced, 2.6cm square (2)

Lot 482

A good ivory Kogo, late 19th century, crisply carved as a lotus and with engraved stem and leaves continuing over the lid on which perches a cricket, 4.7cm

Lot 483

A walrus ivory Seal, second quarter of the 19th century, carved and pierced with a toad, snail and fly amongst the tendrils, flower, seed-head and insect-ravaged leaf above angular hoops, the base well carved with an archaic seal, 5cm

Lot 484

A good bone Garden Lantern, c.1870, of typical form, growing with ivy and with sparrows flying overhead, the base with two monkeys, one with a net, the (later) ivory base signed Mingyoku, 16.3cm

Lot 529

A hardwood Fukurokuju, late 19th century, the god standing on a rock with peaches, his robes cut with a ju and beside a crane, a staff and a peach in either hand, his eyes and teeth ivory, age cracks, small part missing, 70cm

Lot 530

An early 20th century onlaid hardwood cabinet, the centre with two doors above a shallow drawer and with sliding panels above, all onlaid with Daikoku in ivory, swinging his mallet above a rat while another climbs above, with turnips and precious objects, all on a ground of hexagonal abalone, 41.8cm wide 60.3cm high

Lot 579

A Canton ivory uniface brise Fan, c.1850, intricately carved with central monograme flanked by pavillions within roundals, flowers and precious objects, some losses, 36cm open, 21cm guard

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