GYOKUSEI: A FINE FIGURAL LACQUER KOGO (INCENSE CONTAINER)By Yahata Gyokusei (1890-1948), signed Gyokusei with seal Kotobuki Japan, late Meiji period (1868-1912) to Taisho period (1912-1926)Well carved as a seated old man, his voluminous robe decorated with floral scroll and cranes patterns executed in gold hiramaki-e, the exposed hand and face inlaid in marine Ivory and finely carved. The underside signed GYOKUSEI with a stylized red seal Kotobuki 寿 [Long Life and Happiness].HEIGHT 7 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. With few small nicks to the base, the inside with microscopic chipping to the edges. Provenance: From an important East German private collection, mostly assembled in the 1970s and 80s.Yahata Gyokusei was a master bamboo and lacquer artist, who made lacquer trays and suzuribako, amongst other lacquer items. He belonged to the Japan Lacquer Workers' Association and exhibited annually at the Lacquer Workers' Council. In 1911 (Meiji 44), he exhibited a 'rusty bamboo lacquered smoking pipe tube (Kiseruzutsu)' and received the third prize. He regularly won prizes. He has trained many apprentices and has passed on the bamboo lacquering technique to the next generation.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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HORYU: AN IVORY MANJU NETSUKE DEPICTING A TOOLSMAN SMOKING A PIPEBy Horyu, signed Horyu with kakihan Japan, Edo (Tokyo), mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Of circular form, the two-part manju finely carved to one side in shishiaibori (sunken relief) with a seated man taking a break and smoking a pipe, his face with an amusing expression, next to tools used to make ishiusu (small household hand mills to make the flour needed for noodles and dumplings). Signed to the back HORYU with kakihan. The artist was a pupil of Meikeisai Hojitsu.DIAMETER 4.3 cmCondition: Good condition with minor surface wear, the inside with a larger chip. Fine honey-yellow patina, particularly to the backside. Provenance: German private collection.Literature comparison:A closely related ivory manju netsuke by Ipposai is illustrated in Museum für Ostasiatische Kunst Köln (2017) Netsuke &Sagemono, no. 49.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0349).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.
RYUSHO: AN IVORY MANJU NETSUKE DEPICTING TWO SUMO WRESTLERSBy Ryusho, signed Ryusho Japan, Osaka, 19th centuryPublished: Bandini, Rosemary (2006) Tiny Titans: The Sumo Netsuke Collection of Karl-Ludwig Kley, no. 16.Of rounded rectangular form, well carved in shishiaibori (sunken relief) with two sumo wrestlers. Only the upper halves of their bodies are visible, bursting dramatically into the frame, giving a sense of impetus and power. The taller man reaches his arm around to grasp his rival's mawashi and lift him, ready for a throw, the latter twisting one arm back and around the neck of his opponent. Their facial and body hair is neatly and subtly incised. The underside with two himotoshi and the signature RYUSHO.HEIGHT 5 cmCondition: Good condition with some surface wear, traces of use, few small nicks, minor age cracks.Provenance: Ex-collection Karl-Ludwig Kley.Literature comparison: Compare a near-identical netsuke, signed Doyusai, dated mid-19th century, illustrated in Meinertzhagen, Frederick / Lazarnick, George (1986) MCI, Part A, p. 53.Auction comparison: Compare a related ivory manju netsuke by Doshosai, dated 19th century, at Bonhams, The Edward Wrangham Collection of Japanese Art Part IV, 6 November 2013, London, lot 79 (sold for 1,875 GBP).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0327).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.
RYO: AN IVORY NETSUKE-OKIMONO OF A FARMER WITH CHICKENSSchool of Ono Ryomin, signed Ryo Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)Finely carved with a seated woman wearing a neatly incised patterned garment, a basket in front of her with a hen looking up at its little brood, which the woman holds up with both hands. The details are finely carved and inked, the hen's eyes minutely inlaid in dark horn. The underside with two himotoshi and signature within a rectangular reserve RYO.HEIGHT 3.9 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor traces of wear and some natural age cracks.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0341).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.
ANRAKU: A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A KARAKO AND ELEPHANT By Shukosai Anraku(sai), signed AnrakuJapan, Osaka, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved and typically stained, the boy wearing a patterned robe, his hair tufts inlaid with dark horn, clambering on a recumbent elephant with its head raised, the trunk touching the fan held in the boy's hand, the animal neatly detailed with wrinkled body, large ears, and short tusks, the underside well carved with the elephant's limbs and tail as well as one himotoshi, the other himotoshi to the side. Signed ANRAKU to one of the elephant's hind legs.HEIGHT 3.5 cmCondition: Excellent condition with minor wear and expected age cracks. Fine honey-brown patina.Provenance: French private collection.Literature comparison: Compare a related netsuke of three karako playing with an elephant by Anraku, dated ca. 1850, illustrated in Meinertzhagen, Frederick / Lazarnick, George (1986) MCI, Part A, p. 4.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0117). 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.
KORAKU: AN IVORY OKIMONO DEPICTING A MAN ON A TREE TRUNK WITH HIDDEN MONKEYS By Koraku, signed KorakuJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)Finely carved and stained, depicting a man seated on a knotty tree trunk, holding a peach sprig in one hand and removing one peach with the other, wearing neatly patterned robes, a double-gourd tied to his back with rope, his expression full of joy as he is about to enjoy some delicious fruit, blissfully unaware of the two mischievous monkeys hiding inside the tree trunk, one of them movable, peeking out with quizzical expressions, anxious to see what is happening above them but fearful of exposing themselves. The underside with the signature KORAKU within a shaped sunken reserve.LENGTH 9.8 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: French private collection.A humorous okimono bearing testament to the deep love for peaches, shared by humans and monkeys alike, as they are not only a delicacy but also a fruit of immortality.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0344). 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.
CHIKUSAI: AN IVORY NETSUKE-OKIMONO OF A MOTHER POUNDING MOCHIBy Chikusai, signed ChikusaiJapan, Tokyo, Meiji period (1868-1912)Depicting a mother supporting her child on her back while pounding mochi inside a mortar, two roosters standing on a duster by her side, the child holding a rattle. Natural himotoshi and signed within an oval reserve to the underside CHIKUSAI.HEIGHT 3.7 cmCondition: Good overall condition, expected age cracks, traces of use, a crack to the body of the mother. The mortar with a possibly intentional repaired crack fixed with an inlaid clasp. Provenance: Ex-collection Teddy Hahn, Darmstadt.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0297).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.
MASANAGA: A FINE FLORIFORM SILVER FILIGREE AND SHIBAYAMA DISHBy Masanaga, signed MasanagaJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)Of foliate form, standing on three feet, inlaid in mother-of-pearl and ivory with a central panel of a bird perched on a branch amongst peonies and wisteria, within a pierced silver filigree border cast with scrolling foliage, both sides of the ivory plate signed MASANAGA.DIAMETER 15.6 cmWEIGHT 172.9 gCondition: Good condition with minor wear, few scattered losses and associated old repairs to inlays.Provenance: Old German private collection, acquired prior to 1990.Auction comparison:Compare a related silver filigree and shibayama dish of larger size, also dated to the Meiji period, at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 12 November 2015, London, lot 500 (sold for 2,750 GBP).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0348). 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.
FUSAI: A RARE INLAID IVORY NETSUKE OF A CORAL FISHERMANBy Fusai, Signed Fusai Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)The islander seated crossed-legged and holding a large piece of coral, wearing an inlaid loincloth and bracelets on his wrists and ankles, the ivory deeply stained. Two himotoshi to the back and signature within an oval reserve to the underside FUSAI.HEIGHT 4.9 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection, Paris.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0292). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A SEAMSTRESS, ATTRIBUTED TO MINKOKUAttributed to Shuyusai Minkoku, unsigned Japan, Edo (Tokyo), mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely carved kneeling, the lady holding a length of cloth in her hands, a sewing box next to her. The patterned robe, neatly tied up hair and sewing box with minute details are skillfully incised and inked. Big asymmetrical himotoshi to the underside.HEIGHT 4.1 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear and few natural age cracks, fine honey-colored patina, particularly to the backside.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0331).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.
YABU MEIZAN: A SUPERB AND LARGE SATSUMA VASE WITH SPARROWBy Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), signed Yabu MeizanJapan, late 19th to early 20th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)The ovoid body rising from a recessed foot to an everted flat rim, finely enameled and gilt to the sides with a bird in an autumnal branch, the slightly rotten leaves are achieved with great naturalism and the complete image stands out beautifully against the pure ivory white crackled ground, the lip with a band of floral scroll. Signed to the base YABU MEIZAN within a gilt seal.HEIGHT 23.6 cmCondition: Two tiny, restored chips underneath the outer lip, otherwise excellent condition with minor wear to gilt.Provenance: From an important East German private collection, mainly assembled in the 1970s and 80s.Yabu Meizan (1853-1934) was a Japanese artist and workshop owner known for painting on porcelain. His studio produced high-end Satsuma ware and he was one of the artists who continued the tradition of high artistic quality while also successfully exporting. Meizan actively marketed his work internationally as well as domestically, taking an active role in organizing the presentation of Japanese wares at world fairs.Auction comparison: Compare with a closely related vase by Yabu Meizan depicting a similar motif and of almost the same size at Christie's, the Avo Krikorian collection: Innovation and inspiration of Meiji period design, 19 February 2007, Geneva, lot 47 (sold for 26,400 CHF).
AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A RAT WITH HAMAGURI CLAMSJapan, Osaka or Kyoto, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)A well-sized and boldly carved ivory netsuke of a seated rat (nezumi) lifting its front paws, the thick tail curling around and caught inside a hamaguri clam, another clam next to it revealing a fleshy tongue - both surely an erotic allusion. The rodent's eyes are inlaid in dark horn. Very large and generously excavated himotoshi underneath. The ivory bearing a fine, yellowish patina and the neatly incised hairwork is appealingly worn.LENGTH 4.8 cmCondition: Very good condition with associated natural age cracks.Provenance: French private collection.Auction comparison:Compare to a closely related ivory netsuke, signed Masakazu, sold at Van Ham, Asian Art, 14 June 2018, Cologne, lot 2280 (sold for 1,935 EUR).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0105).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
MITSUHIRO: A FINE IVORY MASK NETSUKE OF OKAME By Ohara Mitsuhiro (1810-1875), signed Mitsuhiro and kakihanJapan, Osaka, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Okame is depicted with black hair neatly parted in the middle, a pair of hikimayu eyebrows high on her forehead, with a gentle smile, the inside of the mouth and lips stained black. The reverse with the signature MITSUHIRO and kakihan below a ladle which functions as the cord attachment. The ivory superbly polished and lightly stained as is typical for this celebrated artist.HEIGHT 3.5 cmCondition: Very good condition. A few age cracks, fine patina.Provenance: French private collection.Literature comparison:For a closely related example see Victor Harris (1987) The Hull Grundy Collection in the British Museum, no. 87.Auction comparison:Compare a related ivory netsuke of Okame by Ohara Mitsuhiro, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke &Sagemono, 16 April 2021, Vienna, lot 76 (sold for 3,792 EUR).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0345). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
AN IVORY NETSUKE OF TWO SUMO WRESTLERSJapan, Osaka, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Boldly carved to depict two wrestlers engaged in a match, dressed only in a fundoshi, the one in the front executing the kawazu gaku technique (one leg entanglement drop), as he coils his leg around his opponent's, effectively using his weight to topple him. The artist has captured this dynamic powershift with humor, typical for the Osaka school. The eyes are inlaid with large dark horn pupils further enforcing the caricatural nature of the carving.HEIGHT 5.8 cmCondition: A section of one leg and the toes of the other foot are restored. Otherwise good condition with some wear and expected age cracks. Fine and smooth honey patina.Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection, Paris.Auction comparison: Compare a closely related ivory netsuke by Isshu, dated early 19th century and attributed to the Osaka school, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke &Sagemono, 25 September 2020, Vienna, lot 70 (sold for 2,528 EUR).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0293). 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.
GYOKUSAI: A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A SUMO WRESTLER AND HAIRDRESSERBy Gyokusai, signed GyokusaiJapan, mid to late 19th centuryPublished: Bandini, Rosemary (2006) Tiny Titans: The Sumo Netsuke Collection of Karl-Ludwig Kley, no. 65.Finely carved and stained, the wrestler seated cross-legged on a mat, the hairdresser standing behind him holding his customer's hair back with one hand and combing it with the other, his robes neatly incised with various patterns and designs, a pouch and pipecase attached to his belt, the wrestler clad only in a loincloth, the underside well carved with the incised mat with floral himotoshi as well as a fan and an oval plaque with the signature GYOKUSAI.HEIGHT 4 cmCondition: Good condition with some surface wear, few small nicks, and minor age cracks.Provenance: Ex-collection Karl Ludwig Kley.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0328). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
AN IVORY NETSUKE OF IKKAKU SENNIN CARRYING THE LADY OF BENARESJapan, Kyoto, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Well carved with the one-horned rishi standing and carrying the lady of Benares (sometimes called Sendabunin) on his back, holding one of her hands in his raised right hand and supporting her back with the other, wearing a robe with neatly incised foliate scroll and opening at the chest, revealing his emaciated ribcage, as well as a leafy skirt and apron, her robe also incised with cloud designs, both with happy expressions, some details heightened with sumi, the back with large himotoshi.HEIGHT 6.8 cmCondition: Overall good condition with minor wear, minimal age cracks, the toes with old repairs.Provenance: Formerly in a French private collection. Old inventory label to reverse, '180'.The subject is derived from the Noh play Ikkaku Sennin, written by Komparu Zembo Motoyasu (1453-1532). Ikkaku Sennin, the one-horned rishi, once slipped on a hill near Benares and in his anger captured the dragon kings and kept them from letting rain fall from the sky. He is then seduced by a beautiful lady from Benares and eventually loses all his power, thus freeing the dragon kings and ending a terrible drought.Literature comparison: Compare a related netsuke depicting the same subject, dated to the late 18th century, formerly in the collection of Raymond Bushell and now in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, accession number M.91.250.115. Compare a related netsuke depicting the same subject, dated 18th century, illustrated in Schwarz, Karl M. (1992) Netsuke Subjects, p. 43, no. 64.Auction comparison: Compare a related netsuke depicting the same subject, 8.3 cm high, also dated late 18th to early 19th century, at Bonhams, The Julius and Arlette Katchen Collection of Fine Netsuke Part II, 10 May 2017, London, lot 8 (sold for 6,875 GBP).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0089).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
A CHARMING OLD IVORY NETSUKE WITH A BOY, SCROLL AND DOGJapan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The quite unusually-shaped ivory netsuke carved as a seesaw-bed balancing on the arched bottom part. The top is carved with a young boy dressed only in a coat, his plump buttocks naked, a dog seated next to him tearing at the scroll from which the boy is reading. A charming composition bearing a stunning yellowish honey patina. Large central himotoshi underneath.LENGTH 4 cmCondition: Very good condition with associated wear and age cracks.Provenance: Austrian private collection.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0102).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
AN IVORY NETSUKE OF KADORI MYOJIN WITH NAMAZUJapan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Carved as Kadori Myojin sitting on namazu, while grasping a hyotan (double gourd). The giant earthquake fish is well carved, its face neatly detailed and showing an eerily grinning expression marked by bared teeth, the large visible eye inlaid in dark horn. Generously excavated himotoshi to the underside. LENGTH 5.8 cmCondition: Very good condition with little wear, a few light surface scratches. Fine patina and with a few age cracks.Provenance: Ex-collection Teddy Hahn, Darmstadt.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0305).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF AN EGG ON A STANDJapan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Carved from two parts and joined together, the upper part carved as a baby sparrow hatching from a large egg, the lower carved as a presentational stand. The cord channel runs through the center, so that this netsuke could also be used as an ojime.HEIGHT 4.3 cmCondition: Good condition, appealingly worn, expected age cracks, traces of use. Fine, smooth, honey-yellow patina. A tiny chip to the bottom edge. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection, Paris.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0290). 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.
RANTEI: A RARE TWO-CASE IVORY INROBy Rantei, signed Rantei Japan, Kyoto, 19th centuryPublished: E. A. Wrangham, The Index of Inro Artists, 1995, p.208, Rantei, second from right.　The two-case inro of oval form, carved in relief with a small boy playing the sho watched by a sage seated on the reverse beside a pine tree, the details very neatly engraved, the downside signed within an irregular reserve RANTEI.HEIGHT 5.1 cmCondition: Excellent condition with minor traces of wear and few natural age cracks, good patina. Provenance: Ex-collection Edward Wrangham. Bonhams, New Bond Street, 10th May 2011, acquired from the above.Auction comparison: Compare two closely related ivory inro signed Rantei and of similar shape and size at Bonhams, The Edward Wrangham Collection of Japanese Art Part III, 15 May 2012, London, lot 361, (sold for 8,254 EUR) and at Bonhams, The Harriet Szechenyi Sale of Japanese Art, 8 November 2011, London, lot 331 (sold for 5,703 EUR).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0219).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
A GOOD IVORY NETSUKE OF A DRIED FISHJapan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Naturalistically carved as a dried fish (himono), a classic dish during Japanese New Year (Shogatsu). The mouth is opened showing rows of teeth and the scales are finely detailed. Good asymmetrical himotoshi through one side. The ivory bearing a fine patina.LENGTH 8.7 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: German private collection, old collector's label '155' to one side.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0315).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A DANCING KITSUNEJapan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Carved as a kitsune (fox), standing on one foot, its forepaws raised as it dances, the tail turned upwards. Two himotoshi to the back.HEIGHT 5.1 cmCondition: Very good condition. Fine honey-yellow patina and age-related cracks.Provenance: European collection.In Chinese and Japanese mythology the fox is one of several animals set on doing evil to mankind. In this it is partly aided by supernatural and demonic powers, which allow it to shapeshift, more often than not into a woman, young or old. It is omniscient and capable of taking possession of its human victims. There are many different Japanese folk tales associated with foxes. In the present netsuke the fox is probably caught in mid-transformation into a seductress.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0306).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF TWO SWIMMING GULLS (MIYAKODORI)By Toshu, signed ToshuJapan, late 19th century to early 20th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)Finely carved as a pair of gulls swimming together felicitously. The season is April to May at cherry blossom time, indicated by the fallen petals covering the two birds. The eyes of both are inlaid in dark material. The base is incised with a wave design and signed TOSHU in red ink next to large, asymmetrical himotoshi.LENGTH 3.1 cmCondition: Very good condition, with minor nibbling.Provenance: Ex-collection Raymond Bushell, sold at Christie's, The Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection of Netsuke Part IV, 23 April 1991, lot 215.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0329).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.
Henry Bone RA (British 1755-1834)Portrait miniature upon ivory, circa 1785Head and shoulder portrait of Lucia Maria Young, wearing white dressSigned H BoneWithin gilt frame with blue enamel and hair work panel with seed pearl initial 'L' to centre verso Oval 7cm x 6cmLucia Maria Young was the eldest daughter of Admiral Sir George Young. Lucia would have been around twenty years old at the time this miniature was painted. During his early career, Henry Bone worked as a porcelain and jewellery painter, and exhibited regularly the Royal Academy as an elected Royal Academician. He was appointed as Royal Enamelist to King George III, George IV and William IV. Due to the quality of his work Bone is said to have been known as the "Prince of Enamelers".Condition Report:Good overall condition.Light wear to frame commensurate with age, predominantly in the form of some surface scratches.
J Parent (French active 1815-1833)Portrait miniature upon ivory Head and shoulder portrait of Napoleon I (1769-1821), wearing the uniform of the Chasseurs-a-Cheval de la Garde, wearing the ribbon and star of the Legion of Honour, the Iron Cross of Lombardy, and the Grande Eagle of the Legion of HonourInitialled JCP and dated 1815Within period gold frame with engraved silver gilt border to front, and studded blue enamel border with hair work panel with seed pearl monogram to centre versoOval 5cm x 4cmProvenancePhillips London July 1998 Lot 266Purchased by the current vendor from Judy & Brian Harden Antiques September 98Cf. A similar signed and dated example by Parent was sold as part of the Bernard Franck Collection in Paris.Notes: It is unusual to find a work by Parent signed J.C.P., indicating a generally unknown middle name.Former portrait miniature dealers Judy & Brian Harden have noted that this particular example may possibly have either been a presentation piece from either Napoleon himself, or a memento to 'M.J.' from someone connected with the Court. Parent was a well known miniaturist who exhibited at the Paris Salon between 1822 and 1833.As portrait miniaturist at the court of Napoleon he produced a number of miniatures of Napoleon and his generals. Condition Report:Good overall condition, slight wear to edge of painted ivory panel mid upper left.Frame with some general light wear commensurate with age, including surface scratches, and slight rubbing to gilding in places. A number of seed pearls of monogram have fallen from place, but appear to still be behind glass.
Samuel Shelley (British 1750-1808)Portrait miniature upon ivory, circa 1790Head and shoulder portrait of a gentleman in blue coat and yellow waistcoat Within period gold fausse-montre case with hair work versoOval 3.75cm x 3cmSamuel Shelley first exhibited at the Society of Artists in 1773, entering the Royal Academy Schools the following year where he exhibited work up until 1804. Largely considered to have been self-taught, Samuel Shelley worked in a range of mediums throughout his career, producing watercolours, oils, book illustrations and engravings, but is arguably best known for his miniature portraits in watercolour, a medium which he championed establishing the first watercolour society in around 1804.Shelley was a prominent and popular miniaturist during his time, and today his works feature in many major museums. Condition Report:Good overall condition.Frame with light wear commensurate with age, predominantly in the form of some surface scratches.
Early 20th century 5'9" boudoir grand piano manufactured by Ferdinand Thürmer in Meißen-Zscheila, Meissen Germany, c1910, with a burr walnut veneered case with period taper turned legs, conforming Lyre with sustain and una corda pedals and open fretwork music desk, with a cast iron frame, original stringing, hammer action, dampers and felts, 7-1/4 octaves with 88 original ebony and ivory covered keys. Established in 1834 the company is still manufacturing upright and grand pianos in Bochum, Germany.
Persian Nain ivory ground rug, shaped blue ground field decorated with medallion and surrounded by interlaced foliate and stylised flower head motifs, repeating border in scrolling design, with silk inlay Dimensions: Length/Width: 355cm Depth/Diameter: 246cmCondition Report:Good condition. Clean and ready to house.
Fine Persian Kashan rug, ivory ground and decorated all-over with stylised plant motifs and trailing foliage, central medallion within shaped field, multi-band border decorated with repeating scroll designDimensions: Length/Width: 303cm Depth/Diameter: 207cmCondition Report:Good condition. Clean and ready to house.
An early 19th century tortoiseshell cased Dutch silver tea accoutrement set, 1816 to 1830, including twelve bright cut teaspoons, caddy spoon, turned fruitwood handled sugar shovel and spout fitting straining bucket, the cuboid box with mirrored interior lid, strung in ivory and set with mother of pearl, 18.5cm long, 12cm deep
A pair of Victorian silver and ivory handled fish servers, Atkin Brothers, Sheffield 1860, the carved rope form handles with crests, the knife blade pierced and chased to each side with a dolphin within a coiled caged of concentric rings, the five prong fork with knotted foliate trellis, in fitted velvet lined Moroccan leather case, 37cm long
λ A Japanese ivory miniature kodansu, Meiji period, 1868-1912, of rectangular form with metal mounts, raised gilt decoration of exotic birds, figures and landscape scenes, cartouche panelled double doors opening to three long graduated drawers with gilt figural handles, signed on the rear, 7.5cm high, 9cm wide, 5cm deep
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