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Lot 135
Victorian Brass & Mahogany Magic Lantern,English, c.1890, signed to an ivory plaque at the front 'Archer & Sons 49 Lord Street, London', the body constructed of French polished mahogany with lacquered brass fittings, push/pull focus with leather bellows, tinplate lined lamp housing, brass-bound lens housing with rack and pinion focusing with two lenses, in original black painted mahogany case Please note this lantern contains no asbestos CITES - this item contains ivory and cannot be exported from the UK. This item has been declared to HMRC as containing less than 10% ivory. The details of the registration are: Reference: PT4AB8VA Date of payment: 26 May 2022
Lot 365
German Third Reich Forestry Service sidearm / cutlass by Original Eichorn, Solingen. A good scarce senior forester's example, the 33 cm blade with fine etched panel either side depicting hunting scenes and with maker squirrel logo circa 1935-41. Simulated ivory grips ornamented each side with three gilt acorns, gilt knucklebow joining the pommel in a deer foot design; gilt clamshell guard. Housed in original black leather scabbard with gilt mounts and acorn frog stud; complete with leather frog by A. Domeyer, Bremen 8. Minor service wear, gilt finish worn, generally VGC
Lot 368
§ A VERY FINELY MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID TRAY OF NATURALISTIC SHAPE VIETNAM, TONKIN, NAM DINH, LATE NGUYEN DYNASTY, CIRCA 1880-1900 It is very finely carved and shaped as the ‘Three Abundances’ (Sān Duō - 三多), i.e. the pomegranate, the peach and the fingered citron, together with a bat. The base is also finely carved with branches and leaves. It is very finely inlaid with a naval battle scene as well as a crab, a fish and lotus pond, amidst others. The craftsman used the variety of colors of the mother of pearl to introduce a polychromy. $ MỘT KHAY KHẢM NGỌC TRAI RẤT TINH XẢO CÓ HÌNH DÁNG TỰ NHIÊN VIỆT NAM, BẮC KỲ, NAM ĐỊNH, CUỐI TRIỀU NHÀ NGUYỄN, VÀO KHOẢNG 1880-1900 Note: The Three Abundances consists of the peach ( longevity), the pomegranate (descendants or progeny) and the citron (happiness and longevity). Additionally, ‘a bat descending from the sky’ (fuzi tianlai - 蝠子天来) sounds exactly like ‘happiness descends from heaven’ (fuzi tianlai - 福子天来). §Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarize themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organize shipping at their own behest. NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.
Lot 370
§ A MOTHER OF PEARL INLAYS ‘CRANE AND BUTTERFLY - MÁY TRỤC CON BƯỚM’ WOODEN BOX AND COVER VIETNAM, TONKIN, NAM DINH, LATE NGUYEN DYNASTY, CIRCA 1880-1900 The box is of round or circular shape. It is finely inlaid notably with a standing crane amidst rocks and two flying butterflies. H: 11 cm - D: 27 cm MỘT HỘP GỖ CÓ NẮP KHẢM NGỌC TRAI HỌA TIẾT “CRANE AND BUTTERFLY - HẠC VÀ BƯỚM” VIỆT NAM, BẮC KỲ, NAM ĐỊNH, CUỐI TRIỀU NHÀ NGUYỄN, VÀO KHOẢNG 1880-1900 Note: The butterfly is a symbol of long life because the second character in butterfly (hudie - 蝴蝶) has exactly the same pronunciation as the character ‘‘die’ (耋) which means ‘70 or 80 years of age’ The crane (he 鹤) is believed to live to a very old age and therefore is a symbol of longevity.. § Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarize themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organize shipping at their own behest. NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.
Lot 482
MASAYUME: A MARINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A SHISHIBy Masayume, signed Masayume 正夢 Japan, 20th centuryCarved seated, with dark inlaid pupils, the flaming tail and mane finely incised and the muscles and spine neatly detailed, his head turned to the right and the mouth open revealing his fangs and tongue. Natural himotoshi between the legs, signed to the back within an oval reserve MASAYUME.HEIGHT 6.2 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear. Provenance: German private collection.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.
Lot 296
A MOMO CORAL AND GILT SILVER NECKLACEJapan for the Tibetan market, early 20th century. Composed of 29 coral beads and 10 gilt-silver beads on a metal string, joined by a metal closure with two loops inlaid with coral, the closure embossed with '925' for the silver purity. The coral beads in various shapes, with irregular markings and different hues of pink.Provenance: Austrian private collection.Condition: Overall good condition, some beads with natural inclusions and fissures. The gilt beads with dents and cracks.Weight: 170 gDimensions: Length 47 cm, Diameter 2.7 cm (largest bead), Diameter 0.7 cm (smallest bead)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.
Lot 435
A RARE EBONY AND CORAL NETSUKE OF AN ISLANDER IN WAVESUnsignedJapan, Edo (Tokyo), mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)A fine, attractive carving depicting a south sea islander, swimming amongst cresting waves, straining to float a huge piece of bright-red coral, the expression finely carved. The ebony wood netsuke is further inlaid with dew drops of semi-precious stones. The underside with a central himotoshi, the other 'natural' through an opening to the side.LENGTH 4 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear, minor losses to dew drop inlays. The separately carved hand has been attached to the islander to secure the piece of coral.Provenance: Formerly the property of the Strong Museum, accession no. 75.5346, donated by Margaret Woodbury Strong (1897-1969), a prolific collector and founder and namesake of the museum. The Strong National Museum of Play (known as just The Strong Museum or simply the Strong) in Rochester, New York is the only collections-based museum devoted solely to the study of play.Auction comparison:A related netsuke of three coral fishermen hoisting a large piece of coral from a platform of cresting waves, by Minkoku, was sold at Bonhams, The Julius and Arlette Katchen Collection of Fine Netsuke Part II, 10 May 2017, London, lot 43 (sold for 6,250 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.
Lot 528
AN IVORY NETSUKE OF OKAME AND ONI AT SETSUBUNJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)Depicting an oni being pelted with roasted soybeans by Okame as part of the oni-yarai festival (also known as setsubun), a year-end rite to cleanse away all the evil of the former year and drive away disease-bringing evil spirits for the year to come. The Shinto goddess Okame is a popular deity of the festival and participates in the exorcism. The oni showed running behind the goddess. Signed to the underside.HEIGHT 4.3 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: European private collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 500
A VEGETABLE IVORY MASK OF AN OLD MANJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The vegetable ivory mask depicting the face of an old man, bearing a grotesque facial expression, with pronounced wrinkles, one eye closed, while the other is wide open, showing his inlaid eye, with snot running down his nose, and his mouth slightly open, revealing one single broken tooth.HEIGHT 4.5 cmCondition: Fine condition with usual traces of wear and age. Provenance: East German private collection, mostly assembled in the 1970s and 80s.
Lot 517
AN IVORY KISERUZUTSU CAP 'NETSUKE' DEPICTING A SAMURAISigned Japan, 19th centuryThe nicely carved kiseruzutsu cap, depicting a samurai wearing an elaborate robe and holding a scroll in his hands. The two symmetrical himotoshi running through the backside, as well as the artist signature within a square reserve. Very nice patina with warm honey to amber hues.HEIGHT 3.8 cmCondition: Good condition with minor traces of wear and age. Provenance: German private collection, acquired between 1960 and 1990.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 523
AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A MAN WITH SCROLLJapan, Edo period (1615-1868)Carved as a man dressed in Chinese style and holding up a scroll, probably the poet recluse Kanzan from the Cold Mountain. Asymmetrical himotoshi to the reverse.HEIGHT 6.5 cmCondition: Very good worn condition with expected age cracks and fine patina. Provenance: Austrian private collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 414
SHUNZAN: AN IVORY OKIMONO OF FIGHTING SAMURAIBy Shunzan, signed ShunzanJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)Finely carved and reticulated depicting four stacked samurai fighting each other. Their faces with strenuous expressions. The underside signed SHUNZAN.HEIGHT 8.6 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear.Provenance: European private collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 96
A LARGE HARDWOOD FIGURE OF DAMO (BODHIDHARMA), LATE MING TO EARLY QING DYNASTYChina, 17th - 18th century. Finely carved standing atop a globular base in the form of wavy water with a single reed, his arms shrouded in his loose-fitting monastic robe, the serene face with piercing eyes, curled brows and neatly groomed beard. The wood with a subdued polish, a distinct dark-brown hue and a faint reddish luster.Provenance: From an old French private estate. A noted Austrian Netsuke collector, acquired from the above via the Paris auction market.Condition: Good condition with old wear, several natural age cracks, few minuscule nicks. Fine, naturally grown patina with an unctuous feel overall, the obvious result from centuries of handling and caressing.Weight: 2,997 g Dimensions: Height 44.5 cmBodhidharma is regarded as the first Chinese patriarch of Chan Buddhism who lived during the fifth/sixth century. Despite the lack of robust biographical information, early Chinese texts such as the Luoyang Qielan Ji, 'Record of the Buddhist Temples of Luoyang', written around 547 by Yang Xuanzhi, recorded Bodhidharma as a monk who traveled from Central Asia to China. Daoxuan described Bodhidharma in Xu Gaoseng Zhuan, the 'Continuation of The Biographies of Eminent Monks', in the mid-seventh century, as a monk from southern India who arrived at the Kingdom of Nanyue during the Song period and then turned north to the Kingdom of Wei. Legend also tells that the sage once crossed over the Yangtze River by riding a branch of reed, as implied by the present carving, in order to transmit the Mahayana teachings to the north.The present lot belongs to an ascetic group of late Ming to early Qing figures which exhibit strong fluid lines and freedom of pose, worked in a variety of materials including wood, bronze, ivory, and rhinoceros horn.Literature comparison: Compare a closely related boxwood figure of Bodhidharma dated late Ming dynasty in the Palace Museum collection, Beijing, illustrated in Bamboo, Wood, Ivory and Rhinoceros Horn Carvings - The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Hong Kong, 2002, page 15, pl. 14. Compare a closely related rhinoceros horn carving of Bodhidharma, 14.3 cm high, also dated to the late Ming dynasty, illustrated by Jan Chapman, The Art of Rhinoceros Horn Carving in China, 1999, London, page 110, no. 104.Auction result comparison: Compare a closely related bronze figure of Bodhidharma, 29.4 cm high, dated Wanli to Jiajing, at Bonhams Hong Kong in A Private North American Collection of Scholar's Objects on 24 November 2012, lot 316, sold for HKD 596,000.明末清初大型木雕達摩祖師中國， 十七至十八世紀。精雕細刻，達摩腳踩一葉蘆葦立於水波之上，雙臂藏於僧袍廣袖中，面容安詳，目光銳利，彎眉，整齊的鬍鬚。造像表面光滑，有著柔和的深棕紅色光澤。 來源：法國私人收藏；奧地利知名根付收藏家通過拍賣行購於上述收藏處。 品相：狀況良好，有舊磨損，幾處自然老化的裂縫，細小的劃痕。天然細膩的包漿，整體感覺柔和潤澤。 重量: 2,997 克 尺寸：高 44.5 厘米 拍賣結果比較：比較一件相似的達摩銅像，高 29.4 厘米，萬曆至嘉靖，見香港邦翰思 A Private North American Collection of Scholar's Objects 2012年11月24日 lot 316, 售價HKD 596,000。
Lot 488
A SQUARED IVORY RYUSA MANJU NETSUKEUnsignedJapan, 19th centuryOf square form with rounded sides, finely carved depicting pumpkins, radishes and other fruits and vegetables. Cord attachment through the peg in the center.LENGTH 3.7 cmCondition: Very good condition, minuscule nibbles.Provenance: European collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 484
A MARINE IVORY NETSUKE OF DAIKOKUJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The lucky god shown wearing a finely incised robe and with one knee placed on top of a large rice bale, holding the rope that keeps the bale together with both hands and also with his teeth.HEIGHT 3.7 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear and few expected age cracks. Provenance: European private collection.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.
Lot 596
A STAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF A PUPPY AND A SPARROWJapan, 19th centuryFinely carved as a puppy lying on a circular fan, the head raised, its front legs placed afore, one slightly above a sparrow. The dog wearing an elaborated collar, with minutely incised and inked hairwork and inlaid eyes. The fan incised with floral scrolls within a keyfret border, the underside with a bird perched on a branch and large asymmetrical himotoshi.LENGTH 5 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear. Provenance: European private collection. From the collection of Conte Don Enrico Lucchesi Palli, Prince of Campofranco, acquired around 1889, when he accompanied his cousin Enrico (Henri) Prince of Bourbon Parma, Count of Bardi, on his world tour (1887-91).Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 524
AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A RECLINING PUPPY WITH AWABIJapan, 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)The charming, stained ivory netsuke depicting a reclining puppy with delicately incised fur, atop a rectangular base, with one of its paws resting on an awabi shell. Two himotoshi through at the underside.LENGTH 3.3 cmCondition: Good condition with minor traces of wear and age. Provenance: Tajan, Arts du Japon, 25 October 2012, Paris. A notable European collection, acquired from the above.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 514
AN IVORY AND SHIBUICHI KAGAMIBUTA NETSUKE DEPICTING TWO BIRDS ON BRANCHSigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Of circular form, the ivory bowl fitted with a shibuichi plate finely decorated in iro-e takazogan with gold, silver and copper highlights, depicting two birds sitting on a branch of a blooming prunus tree. The himotoshi through the bowl and a looped cord attachment at the back of the disc, with the signature engraved to the backside of the plate as well.DIAMETER 3.3 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor traces of wear and age. Provenance: Notable European collection, ex-collection Elinor “Elly” Nordskog (1919-2013).Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 453
A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A SLEEPING SARUMAWASHI WITH MONKEYJapan, Edo period (1615-1868), 17th to 18th centuryThe sarumawashi (monkey trainer) was a street artist who performed tricks with his monkey. In this very classic netsuke, the monkey trainer is depicted sleeping, with a serene facial expression, gently smiling, while the monkey is seated atop a basket of food behind his back. The ivory bearing a very good patina, two large asymmetrical himotoshi to the underside.LENGTH 5.5 cmCondition: With some wear, natural age cracks, and fine honey patina. The head of the monkey restored. Provenance: Austrian private collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 527
AN IVORY NETSUKE OF HOTEI WITH HIS TREASURE BAGUnsignedJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)Carved as seated Hotei, his face with a joyful expression and beard stubbles below his smile, the right hand resting on his treasure bag, the left on his knee, dressed in a robe with leafy decorations, open at the chest to reveal his hair. Himotoshi through the underside and back.HEIGHT 2.9 cmCondition: Very good condition, fine honey colored patina.Provenance: Austrian private collection. The underside with an old collector's label, no. '26'.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 395
A MINIATURE BLACK LACQUER KODANSUJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912). The lacquered wood kodansu with silvered copper fittings, comprising of three drawers with metal cone handles, a larger drawer on the bottom and a door uncovering three drawers. The exterior decorated with gold takamaki-e, hiramaki-e and inlays of porcelain and ivory, depicting floral motifs, birds and butterflies, the backside with artist signature and kakihan. The interior of nashiji ground. Provenance: French private collection.Condition: Good condition, few chips, surface scratches, cracks, touch-ups, and surface wear.Weight: 749 gDimensions: 17.8 x 10.3 x 18.2 cmTrade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 480
AN OSAKA SCHOOL WALRUS TUSK NETSUKE DEPICTING LEAVES AND FRUITUnsigned Japan, Osaka, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Well carved and superbly and deeply stained to depict a cluster of fruit including kaki (persimmon), mikan (tangerine), zakuro (pomegranate), and grapes, borne on curved stems issuing finely veined leaves, all atop a furled, worm-eaten lotus leaf with stems on the underside forming the natural himotoshi.LENGTH 4.2 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: French private collection.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.
Lot 545
TOMOCHIKA: A MINIATURE IVORY NETSUKE OF A WARRIOR CAPTURING AN ONIBy Tomochika, signed TomochikaJapan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved depicting a scene with a female warrior capturing an oni, the oni trying to escape leaving the treasure bags behind, the facial features and clothes neatly incised. Himotoshi through the base, signed underneath with TOMOCHIKA.LENGTH 3.3 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear.Provenance: Ex-collection Teddy Hahn, Darmstadt.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 577
AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A SHISHI AND CUBJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The mother lion and its young are seated side by side on their rear haunches, their fur finely incised and heightened with sumi, neatly detailed with curled mane and floppy ears, the mother's mouth agape revealing sharp teeth and with a bushy and furcated tail, the underside well carved with the shishi's legs and paws as well as two himotoshi.LENGTH 4 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear, a minuscule chip to one paw, expected age cracks.Provenance: German private collection.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0096).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.
Lot 587
A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF TWO FIGHTING SHISHI BY KINSHIBy Kinshi, signed KinshiJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)A compact and lively study of two Shishi engaged in a tussle. One Shishi seems to have the upper-hand has he bites fiercely into his opponent's paw, making him clench his teeth in pain. The hairwork is finely incised and the curly mane and bushy tail are carved very well. The signature KINSHI 珡紫. is located on the right leg of the dominant Shishi in a raised rectangular reserve. The small himotoshi through the back of one of the lion dogs.HEIGHT 3.1 cm, LENGTH 4.1 cmCondition: Very good condition, few minor vertical age cracks, very appealing patina.Provenance: European collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 526
AN IVORY NETSUKE OF AN ONI COMBING HIS HAIRJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The finely carved and stained ivory netsuke depicting a seated Oni with a satisfied facial expression, holding a water basin in his left hand, and a comb in his other hand, brushing through his hair and using the water to slick the hair back. Two symmetrical himotoshi at the backside.HEIGHT 3.9 cmCondition: Fine condition with usual traces of wear and age, with a crack to the right foot and to the water basin. Provenance: Tajan, Arts du Japon, 25 October 2012, Paris. A notable European collection, acquired from the above.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 474
A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A WEASEL ON A BAGJapan, Edo period (1615-1868)Charmingly carved as a weasel slouched on an outsized bag, its head slightly raised, the eyes inlaid in dark horn. Asymmetrical himotoshi to the underside.HEIGHT 2.4 cmCondition: Very good condition with expected wear and age cracks, fine honey-colored patina. Provenance: Austrian private collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 520
AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A DOVEJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The finely carved ivory netsuke of simplistic form, depicting a resting dove with its face facing ahead. Two asymmetrical himotoshi at the underside.LENGHT 4.8 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor traces of wear and age. Provenance: Notable European collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 583
MITSUCHIKA: AN IVORY NETSUKE-OKIMONO OF THREE SAGES AROUND A WELLBy Mitsuchika, signed Mitsuchika 光親 Japan, Tokyo, Meiji period (1868-1912)Finely and intricately carved as three sages and a boy standing around a well on a naturalistically carved base, two sages holding a fan and a scroll and the boy reclining over a water bucket. The well is decorated with a pair of lion masks on the top and supports three water jars, one of them has overturned and the water is pouring down. Single himotoshi and signature MITSUCHIKA to the underside.HEIGHT 5 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor traces of wear and few tiny natural age cracks. Provenance: Ex-collection Teddy Hahn, Darmstadt.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 485
A MARINE IVORY NETSUKE WITH PORTRAYAL OF A LADYJapan, 19th centuryThe marine ivory netsuke of rectangular shape, depicting a nicely carved portrait of a lady. Two himotoshi at the backside. Stunning amber hued patina.HEIGHT 4.6 cmCondition: Good condition with traces of wear and age, and natural age cracks. Provenance: German private collection, acquired between 1960 and 1990.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.
Lot 525
AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A TAILOR WITH PAIR OF SCISSORSJapan, 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)The stained ivory netsuke, depicting a seated tailor, wearing an elongated robe with a fine floral pattern, and depicted with a joyful facial expression, holding a pair of scissors in his left hand. One himotoshi at the backside and the other at the underside. Fine honey hued patina.HEIGHT 4.1 cmCondition: Fine condition with usual traces of wear and age. Provenance: Notable European collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 416
A LACQUERED IVORY OKIMONO OF DAIKOKU AND KARAKOJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The lucky god Daikoku wearing a robe and a characteristic hat, holding a hammer with his right hand and his bag with the left, behind him a child clambers over it, enhanced with polychrome and lacquer details. Signed within a red-lacquered cartouche to the underside.HEIGHT 19 cmCondition: With minor wear to polychrome details, one larger restored crack. Provenance: French private collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 604
AN IVORY OJIME WITH A YAWNING MANJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Nicely carved and humorous ivory ojime depicting a yawning old man, wearing a nightcap. The vertical hole running from top to bottom.HEIGHT 2 cmCondition: Good condition with minor traces of wear and age.Provenance: Notable European collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 1324
AN IVORY 'SHIVA, PARVATI, GANESH & KARTIK' PAINTINGIndia, 19th century. Beautifully painted in tempera on ivory with a scene of Shiva and Parvati with their two children Kartik and Ganesh, accompanied by their companions, the bull Nandi, a rat, a peacock and a sleeping lion, all gathered under a tree, a fire of logs is burning besides them. Fitted inside an upholstery vintage frame with floral metal borders. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. The frame worn, particularly the upholstery. Provenance: French private collection.Dimensions: Image size 14 x 9.5 cm, Size incl. frame 28 x 20.5 cmLiterature comparison: Compare with two related paintings on paper showing similar depictions, in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, accession number IS.11-1949 and IS.34-1949.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 534
GYOKUZAN: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A NUDE WOMAN WITH FANBy Gyokuzan, signed Gyokuzan Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The ivory netsuke depicting a carving of a nude lady, on a rounded base, hiding her sensitive area with a fan, bearing an amusing facial expression, one finger pressed coyly against her cheek. Two himotoshi through the back and the underside with engraved artist signature Gyokuzan.HEIGHT 5.8 cmCondition: Fine condition with usual traces of wear and age, and small notches.Provenance: Notable European collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 535
HIDEMASA: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF GAMA SENNINBy Shuosai Hidemasa I, signed Hidemasa Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)The sennin seated with a cheerful expression and inlaid eyes, holding the back of his trusty toad, which is leaning on the immortal's shoulder. Gama Sennin wearing a long flowing robe under a leafy apron and vest, small himotoshi to the back and underside, the later signed within an irregular reserve HIDEMASA.HEIGHT 3.9 cmCondition: Very good condition, minimal wear, and age cracks. Provenance: European private collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 690
A DING WHITE-GLAZED FOLIATE-RIM BOWL, FIVE DYNASTIESChina, 907-960. The deep, rounded, nine-lobed sides rising from a short foot to an everted foliate rim. Covered with a finely crackled ivory-white glaze stopping unevenly above the unglazed foot revealing the buff ware.Provenance: From a noted private collector in London, United Kingdom.Condition: Very good condition with minor old wear, traces of use, shallow surface scratches, and firing flaws, including open air bubbles, glaze recesses, and dark spots. Few minuscule nicks.Weight: 220.2 g Dimensions: Diameter 11.6 cmAuction result comparison: Compare a closely related foliate bowl, also dated to the Five Dynasties, 14.7 cm diameter, at Sotheby's Hong Kong in Chinese Art on 3 December 2015, lot 232, sold for HKD 125,000.五代白釉葵口碗 中國，907 - 960年。碗口呈九瓣葵花式，敞口斜壁，稍微外鼓。口下漸斂，小圈足。胎白質堅，釉色呈象牙白色，圈足露胎。 來源：英國倫敦知名私人收藏 品相：狀況極好，有輕微舊時磨損、使用痕跡、表面淺劃痕和燒製瑕疵，包括開放的氣泡、釉面凹陷和黑點。少量微小缺損。 重量：220.2 克 尺寸：直徑 11.6 厘米 拍賣結果比較：比較一件相近的五代葵口碗（直徑14.7 厘米），見香港蘇富比Chinese Art 2015年12月3日 lot 232, 售價HKD 125,000。
Lot 578
JUGYOKU: A TOKYO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF JUROJIN RIDING A BIRDBy Jugyoku, signed JugyokuJapan, Tokyo, Meiji period (1868-1912)Well-carved as the lucky god holding his gnarled cane and fan, wearing a long robe incised with cloud designs and diapered patterns, seated atop a large bird with neatly incised wings and eyes inlaid with mother-of-pearl, the underside with two asymmetrical wood-ringed himotoshi and the signature JUGYOKU within a red lacquer-inlaid square plaque.WIDTH 4.2 cmCondition: Excellent condition with minor wear and expected age cracks. Fine honey-brown patina.Provenance: French private collection.The bird carved in the present netsuke combines elements associated with ducks (the overall position of the bird) and sparrows (the short beak). It appears to be at least partly inspired by the story of the Tongue-Cut Sparrow (Shita-kiri Suzume), a traditional Japanese fable telling of a kind old man, his avaricious wife and an injured sparrow.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0113).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.
Lot 483
MASAMITSU: A MARINE IVORY NETSUKE OF OKAME HOLDING A TENGU MASKBy Masamitsu, signed MasamitsuJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Carved with the Shinto goddess of mirth, Okame, sitting, hiding her face behind a tengu mask, dressed in a flowing robe, her hair neatly incised. Himotoshi through the underside and there also signed MASAMITSU. HEIGHT 2.8 cmCondition: Tengu nose restored, otherwise good condition.Provenance: Ex-collection Teddy Hahn, Darmstadt.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.
Lot 499
A STAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF DARUMAJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The finely carved and stained ivory netsuke depicting Daruma with a joyful facial expression, wearing an elaborated and loose-fitting robe, carrying two temple bells in the left hand and pressing a mallet against his cheek with the other. Two symmetrical himotoshi at the backside.HEIGHT 4.6 cmCondition: Fine condition with minor traces of wear and age, and tiny chips to shoes. Provenance: Sothebys, Paris, in 2015. A notable European collection, acquired from the above.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 455
A FLAT IVORY NETSUKE OF A PEASANTUnsignedJapan, 17th - 18th century, early Edo period (1615-1868)Of flat slightly curved shape, depicting a standing peasant, dressed in long robes, leaning on a stick and looking towards his left, the hat tied onto his back. Himotoshi through the waist.HEIGHT 7.6 cmCondition: Very good condition, with age cracks, and a fine honey colored patina.Provenance: Austrian private collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 530
AN IVORY RYUSA MANJU NETSUKE WITH KIKU BLOSSOMSUnsignedJapan, 19th centuryFinely carved in openwork and stained with a formal design of a kiku blossom to each side, further decorated with tendrils and leaves. Himotoshi through the center.DIAMETER 3.9 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear.Provenance: European collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 529
AN IVORY NETSUKE OF SHOKI AND ONIJapan, 19th century The finely carved ivory netsuke, depicting the demon queller, Shoki, kneeling, wearing a cap and an opulently patterned robe, pressing down a large straw hat, trapping an oni underneath. The underside shows a nice honey hued patina with the himotoshi right next to the oni.LENGTH 5.1 cmCondition: Good condition with usual traces of wear, and age, with tiny chips. Provenance: An important private collection in Bavaria, Germany, assembled during the 1950s and 1960s.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 522
AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A MAN CARRYING A HUGE DOUBLE GOURDJapan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The humorous netsuke carved as a tiny man, wearing a simple robe, carrying an enormous double gourd on his shoulders, stabilizing it with his right hand. The double gourd forming the natural himotoshi and a fine honey colored patina at the backside.HEIGHT 7.2 cmCondition: Good condition with traces of wear and age cracks. Provenance: European private collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 542
MUNEMITSU: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A FROG ON BAMBOOBy Munemitsu, signed Munemitsu Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The finely carved and stained ivory netsuke depicting a smooth-skinned frog (kaeru) perched on a naturally carved short rod of bamboo consisting of two nodes. Himotoshi running through the bridge at the underside with the artist signature MUNEMITSU engraved next to it.LENGTH 4.9 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor traces of wear and age. Provenance: Tajan, Arts du Japon, 25 October 2012, Paris. A notable European collection, acquired from the above.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 432
MASATSUGU: AN IVORY SHUNGA NETSUKE OF OKAME WITH TENGU MASKBy Masatsugu, signed Masatsugu Japan, late 19th century Finely carved as Okame seated on the phallic nose of a tengu (crow demon), her hair finely incised and colored black, the tengu mask with a fierce expression. Natural himotoshi through the mask. Signed underneath with MASATSUGU.HEIGHT 3.3 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear.Provenance: Ex-collection Teddy Hahn, Darmstadt.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 328
A POLYCHROME AND GILT-LACQUERED 'FOREIGNER' TABLE SCREEN, KANGXI PERIODChina, second half of 17th to early 18th century. Finely painted to one side with a red-haired Dutchman standing on the grassy ground and wearing a characteristic buttoned robe tied at the waist, a boy attendant standing behind him and holding a long blood-stained sword, two lanterns hanging above them. The other side with a gnarled branch with flowers, leafy vines and a butterfly. The frame decorated in gilt lacquer with lotus scrolls and other floral and geometric designs against a black ground.Provenance: Estate of Sear Hang Hwie Pao (1937-2009). Old illegible collector's label attached to frame. Pao was one of Canada's leading dealers of Chinese porcelain and works of art. His antique store, Pao & Moltke Ltd., owned together with his wife Mrs. von Moltke, who descended from a German and Danish noble family, was a fixture in Toronto's trendy Yorkville area from the 1980s to early 2000s.Condition: Old wear, natural age cracks, minor losses and touchups to the frame but not the screen itself. Overall superb condition for a lacquer table screen from the second half of the 17th century.Weight: 352.7 gDimensions: Size 24.5 x 19.3 x 11.4 cmThere was a fascination with all things European at the Qing court during the 17th and 18th centuries. This 'occidentalism' may be directly compared with the fascination of 'chinoiserie' that was sweeping Europe at approximately the same time. This interest in foreigners, their clothes, customs, and belongings is reflected in works of art of the period (see Auction result comparison). Scrolls depicting tribute bearers from foreign lands were commissioned by the court, on which male and female figures from various countries were shown in their different costumes. Reflecting the imperial view of China as at the center of all nations, the scrolls also reveal a certain curiosity about those outside the Middle Kingdom. On one such handscroll in the collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing, many of the figures are described as being from the West and the attributes of each couple are discussed in both Chinese and Manchu (see Splendors of a Flourishing Age, Macau, 1999, no. 42).Interestingly, however, the present figure is devoid of the typical caricatural elements, such as an overtly large nose and eyes or a grotesque expression. Moreover, he is depicted with long earlobes, which are normally seen on Buddhist figures, but were also regarded as lucky in China. The long sleeves and boy attendant are also typical elements of Chinese art that usually did not appear in depictions of foreigners. This suggests a certain respect for the depicted foreigner that went beyond curiosity or fascination. Perhaps he is a Dutch missionary, as indicated by his curly red hair and buttoned robe. One such Dutch missionary was George Candidius (1597-1647), the first missionary to be stationed on the island of Taiwan, who stayed there from 1627 to 1637.Auction result comparison: Compare a famille rose spirit barrel depicting a Dutch drunkard, wearing a similar buttoned jacket, dated to the Qianlong period, at Bonhams London in Fine Chinese Art on 12 May 2016, lot 299, sold for GBP 25,000, and an ivory figure of a kneeling Dutch foreigner, with a similar hairstyle, at Bonhams London in Fine Chinese Art on 16 May 2013, lot 366, sold for GBP 31,250.康熙時期漆金彩繪《外族人像》桌屏中國，十七世紀中葉至十八世紀初。桌屏一面可見彩繪一位紅髮荷蘭人站在草地上，腰間繫著一件極有特色的係扣長袍。身後站著一位童子侍從，他手裡拿著一把染血的長劍。頭部上方掛著兩個燈籠。桌屏另一面描繪著精美的牡丹花卉，鮮花怒放，花團錦簇，旁邊飛舞著一隻蝴蝶。桌屏框以金漆裝飾，黑色地上飾有纏枝蓮紋和其他花卉和幾何圖案。 來源：Sear Hang Hwie Pao (1937-2009) 收藏。畫框上有難以辨認的收藏家舊標籤。Pao是加拿大中國瓷器和藝術品的主要經銷商之一。 他和妻子創立了Pao＆Moltke Ltd古玩店，他們的古玩店從1980年代到2000年代初期曾是多倫多時尚的Yorkville地區的熱門店鋪。 品相：舊時磨損，自然老化的裂紋，輕微缺損。屏框處有修補。對於十七世紀下半葉的漆繪桌屏來説，其總體狀況極佳。 重量：352.7 克 尺寸： 24.5 x 19.3 x 11.4 厘米 拍賣結果比較：一件粉彩醉酒荷蘭人物，穿著相似外袍，乾隆時期，見倫敦邦翰思Fine Chinese Art 2016年5月12日lot 299, 售價GBP 25,000；一件象牙雕荷蘭人像，相似髮型，見倫敦邦翰思 Fine Chinese Art 2013年5月16日 lot 366, 售價GBP 31,250。
Lot 297
A RED MOMO CORAL NECKLACEJapan for the Tibetan market, mid-20th century. Composed of 47 coral beads, each separated by small knots, joined by a 14-karat gold closure. The beads in a bright red coral shade with white inclusions.Provenance: Austrian private collection.Condition: Overall very good condition, minor notches, some coral beads with natural inclusions and fissures.Weight: 122 gDimensions: Length 47 cm, Diameter 1.8 cm (largest bead), Diameter 0.9 cm (smallest bead)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.
Lot 543
OKATOMO: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A WOLF WITH HAUNCH OF VENISONAfter Okatomo, signed OkatomoJapan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Carved as an emaciated wolf with neatly incised and inked fur, large pricked ears, and eyes inlaid in dark horn, eating a haunch of venison in front of it, some sinew from the carcass in its mouth, the underside with the signature OKATOMO within a rectangular reserve.LENGTH 5 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and few natural age cracks.Provenance: British private estate.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 584
MINKOKU IV: AN IVORY NETSUKE-OKIMONO OF TWO FARMERS WITH DOGBy Minkoku IV, signed Minkoku Japan, Tokyo, Meiji period (1868-1912)Depicting a dynamic scene with two farmers, one of them carrying a goose on his back and commanding his dog to chase a rabbit that tries to sneak between the legs of the second farmer, who lifts his foot to make way for it. Single himotoshi encircled by flower petals and signature MINKOKU underneath.HEIGHT 2.9 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: Ex-collection Teddy Hahn, Darmstadt.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 412
KAZUTOMO: AN IVORY OKIMONO OF MUSICIANSBy Kazutomo, signed Kazutomo and with kakihanJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)Finely carved and stained depicting a group of musicians, three playing drums and a flute, the fourth hiding under a Shishimai lion dance costume. The pouch of one musician with a silver inlay. The base signed KAZUTOMO and with kakihan.HEIGHT 5.2 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear.Provenance: European private collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 479
A SMALL IVORY NETSUKE OF TOBOSAKU SENNINJapan, 19th centuryThe peach sennin standing and holding a fruiting peach branch in one hand and a basket in the other, wearing a neatly incised robe, the features carved with fine detail. Small himotoshi to the back.HEIGHT 4.8 cmCondition: Very good condition, expected age cracks and wear, fine patina. Provenance: European private collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 519
AN IVORY NETSUKE DEPICTING THREE MONKEYS CLIMBING ON A SCREENJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The finely carved ivory netsuke depicting three monkeys with neatly incised fur and inlaid eyes climbing on top of a screen showcasing figural sceneries. With natural himotoshi.HEIGHT 5.3 cmCondition: Good condition with usual traces of wear and age. Provenance: East German private collection, assembled in the 1970s and 1980s.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 600
KAIGYOKUSAI MASATSUGU: A SUPERB IVORY OJIME OF TWO TURTLESBy Kaigyokusai Masatsugu (1813-1892), signed Masatsugu 正次Japan, Osaka, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Carved from a choice piece of lightly stained tokata ivory as two turtles embracing one another, the cord channel between them. The details are masterfully worked, especially when considering the size, the eyes are inlaid in pale, translucent horn. Signed MASATSUGU. HEIGHT 1.7 cm Condition: Good condition, tiny nicks.Provenance: From the Melvin Jahss Collection. Notable European collection, acquired from the above. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0242).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.
Lot 170
A CARVED SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF A LADY, 1900sChina, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) - Republic period (1912-1949). The figure is shown standing and holding a large teapot in both her hands. She wears a shawl over her shoulders, an elaborated ruyi-head and petal collar and a long flowing robe that falls to cover her feet. Her hair is worn in an elaborate topknot. The stone is of warm ivory color with iron red inclusions. Condition: With some wear and chips to exposed areas, some losses, restorations to the topknot, neck, and shawl. The stone with natural fissures and remains of pigments. Provenance: French private collection. Weight: 886 g Dimensions: Height 21 cm
Lot 610
A LEATHER TABAKO-IRE (TOBACCO POUCH) AND ENSEMBLE WITH SILVER-FITTED KAGAMIBUTA NETSUKE DEPICTING A TIGER AND YOUNGUnsigned Japan, late 19th centuryThe pipecase and pouch in tooled brown leather, the pouch applied with a shibuichi kanamono with silver and gold highlights depicting a tiger and dragon, fitted with a kagamibuta netsuke, the shibuichi plate with gilt and silvered decoration of a tiger and cub amid crashing waves, set into an ivory bowl, the components joined with a silver chain and fittings.LENGTH 19.5 cm (the pipecase) and 12 cm (the pouch), DIAMETER 5.5 cm (the netsuke)Condition: Good condition with some wear and traces of use, particularly to leather, the ivory bowl with light surface scratches and good patina.Provenance: European collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certThis 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.ificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.
Lot 603
DOSHO: AN IVORY OJIME WITH BRANCHES AND FLOWERSBy Dosho (1828-1884), signed Dosho 道笑 Japan, 19th centuryThe finely caved ivory ojime of ovoid form with silver lacquered inlays, depicting a beautiful composition of branches and blossoming flowers, with mother of pearl and carnelian inlays, and the engraved signature DOSHO. The top and bottom encircled by a tortoise shell inlaid collar.HEIGHT 2.2 cmCondition: Overall fine condition with a tiny chip and some inlays missing.Provenance: Notable European collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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.
Lot 417
MUNEYOSHI: AN IVORY OKIMONO OF DARUMABy Muneyoshi, signed Muneyoshi sakuJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The Zen patriarch standing atop a single reed - after an unsuccessful encounter with the Chinese Liang-dynasty Emperor Wu, Bodhidharma is said to have sailed up the Yangtze River on a single reed to continue his journey to promote Zen - and holding a hossu in one hand, his characteristic cowl neatly incised with Ho-o birds amid swirling clouds. His face is well detailed with a bushy beard and brows as well as large eyes and a prominent cleft chin. Signed to the underside above the feet MUNEYOSHI saku [made by Muneyoshi]. Note the variety of textures creating a striking contrast and appealing feel to the okimono.HEIGHT 16.5 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and few natural age cracks.Provenance: French private collection.Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 3-6 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.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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