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A PAIR OF CARVED IVORY JUDAICA THEMED TRIPTYCH AND DIPTYCH SPHERES, 18TH/19TH CENTURY. The triptych depicting at center a Je

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Lot 857

A PAIR OF CARVED IVORY JUDAICA THEMED TRIPTYCH AND DIPTYCH SPHERES, 18TH/19TH CENTURY. The triptych depicting at center a Jewish family gathered for a Sabbath meal or Passover meal. The left section depicting a Rabbi with two children. The right section depicting a Rabbi blessing a boy. The exterior carved with melon ribbed form. The diptych depicting a woman serving a Sabbath meal in section on right. The left section depicting a Rabbi with book teaching two children. Diameter 2.125 inches (5.3 cm) closed, length 4.375 inches (11.2 cm) open.

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A FRENCH CARVED IVORY TRIPTYCH SPHERE, 18TH CENTURY. The interior carved in deep relief with a scene of Columbus discovering

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Lot 858

A FRENCH CARVED IVORY TRIPTYCH SPHERE, 18TH CENTURY. The interior carved in deep relief with a scene of Columbus discovering the New World. The exterior with melon ribbed flutes. Diameter 2.25 inches (5.8 cm) closed, length 4 inches (10 cm) open.

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A CONTINENTAL CARVED IVORY CANDLE SCREEN, 19TH CENTURY. Of semicircular form. Carved in deep relief of with the figure of a s

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Lot 860

A CONTINENTAL CARVED IVORY CANDLE SCREEN, 19TH CENTURY. Of semicircular form. Carved in deep relief of with the figure of a satyr and nude woman with wine jug in arms on a thin ivory translucent ground. Supported on bracket feet. Height 5.75 inches (12 cm).

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A GOOD FRENCH CARVED IVORY BACCHANALIAN INFANT, SIGNED CLOVIS DELACOUR (1859-1929). Fully carved in the round. Depicting a s

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Lot 863

A GOOD FRENCH CARVED IVORY BACCHANALIAN INFANT, SIGNED CLOVIS DELACOUR (1859-1929). Fully carved in the round. Depicting a sleepy infant with wine cup resting atop a wineskin on grape cluster mound. Inscribed "C. Delacour" and raised on a turned fruitwood socle base. Height of ivory 3 inches (7.8 cm), overall height 4.75 inches (12 cm).

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A PAIR OF CARVED IVORY FIGURES, 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL. Comprising a carved figure of a prelate and Our Lady of Lourdes. Bo

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Lot 866

A PAIR OF CARVED IVORY FIGURES, 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL. Comprising a carved figure of a prelate and Our Lady of Lourdes. Both carved in full round, with deep folds. Together with a carved bone figure, probably 18th century, flat back. Greatest height 4.75 inches (12 cm).

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A VERY FINE FRENCH CARVED IVORY TRIPTYCH NATIVITY, 19TH CENTURY. The central panel carved in relief with a Nativity scene wi

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Lot 867

A VERY FINE FRENCH CARVED IVORY TRIPTYCH NATIVITY, 19TH CENTURY. The central panel carved in relief with a Nativity scene with hinged door panels carved with onlookers. The exterior covers with crossed lattice design. Raised on a freestanding pedestal base. Height 4.25 inches (10.8 cm).

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A FRENCH CARVED IVORY DIPTYCH SPHERE, 17TH/18TH CENTURY. In good relief. The left interior carved with the Nativity. The righ

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Lot 868

A FRENCH CARVED IVORY DIPTYCH SPHERE, 17TH/18TH CENTURY. In good relief. The left interior carved with the Nativity. The right interior carved with the Resurrection of Christ. The exterior with fluted melon rib design. Diameter 2.25 inches (5.8 cm) closed, length 4.5 inches (11. 3 cm) open.

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A FRENCH CARVED IVORY TRIPTYCH SPHERE, 18TH CENTURY. The interior carved in relief with a Nativity scene within an arched pan

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Lot 869

A FRENCH CARVED IVORY TRIPTYCH SPHERE, 18TH CENTURY. The interior carved in relief with a Nativity scene within an arched panel. Diameter 2.125 inches (5.3 cm) closed, length 4 inches (10.3 cm) open.

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A VERY FINE GROUP OF FOUR FRENCH CARVED IVORY CUPIDS AND PUTTO, 19TH CENTURY. Depicting a bewildered cupid listening, a cupi

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Lot 870

A VERY FINE GROUP OF FOUR FRENCH CARVED IVORY CUPIDS AND PUTTO, 19TH CENTURY. Depicting a bewildered cupid listening, a cupid with hammer and anvil forging a heart raised on wood socle base, a cupid with bow calling, and a cupid carrying two hearts. The tallest 5 inches (12.6 cm).

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THREE FRENCH CARVED IVORY FIGURES OF WINGED PUTTI, 19TH CENTURY. Comprising a harvesting putto with grape cluster, a putto h

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Lot 872

THREE FRENCH CARVED IVORY FIGURES OF WINGED PUTTI, 19TH CENTURY. Comprising a harvesting putto with grape cluster, a putto hunter with crossbow and gamebird raised on a marble pedestal, and a muscician putto with flute. Height 5.125 inches to 6.5 inches (13-16.5 cm).

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A GROUP OF FIVE FRENCH CARVED IVORY CUPID AND PUTTO MINIATURE FIGURES, 19TH/20TH CENTURY. Comprising a cupid with woman`s sh

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Lot 873

A GROUP OF FIVE FRENCH CARVED IVORY CUPID AND PUTTO MINIATURE FIGURES, 19TH/20TH CENTURY. Comprising a cupid with woman`s shoe on back, a winged cherub`s head pin back, a seated putto playing a mandolin, a miniature cupid playing a flute, and a figure of cupid carrying two joined hearts. Height 2 inches to 3.5 inches (5 to 9 cm).

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THREE FRENCH CARVED IVORY FIGURES OF CUPID AND PUTTO, 19TH CENTURY. Comprising a cupid with drawn bow (losses), a putto play

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Lot 874

THREE FRENCH CARVED IVORY FIGURES OF CUPID AND PUTTO, 19TH CENTURY. Comprising a cupid with drawn bow (losses), a putto playing a violin, and a very fine winged putto playing a mandolin atop a snail shell with carved ebony snail below raised on an ivory veneered stand with ebony base. The largest height 3.75 inches (9.5 cm).

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THREE FRENCH CARVED IVORY FIGURES OF WINGED PUTTI AND CUPID, 19TH CENTURY. Comprising a winged putto with hand mirror wearin

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Lot 875

THREE FRENCH CARVED IVORY FIGURES OF WINGED PUTTI AND CUPID, 19TH CENTURY. Comprising a winged putto with hand mirror wearing a straw hat, a figure of cupid on skis, and a winged putto playing a tuba. The largest height 4.5 inches (11.5 cm).

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FRENCH SCHOOL (19th century)An Erotic Scene of a Young Beauty in an Autoerotic Pose with Cupid Painted ivoryUnsigned 2.25 inc

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Lot 876

FRENCH SCHOOL (19th century)An Erotic Scene of a Young Beauty in an Autoerotic Pose with Cupid Painted ivoryUnsigned 2.25 inches x 3.75 inches (5.7 x 9.5 cm)

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After ALEXANDRE CABANEL(French 1823-1889)Nymph and Satyr- 1860Watercolor on ivory panel Signed lower right "V. de Form

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Lot 879

After ALEXANDRE CABANEL(French 1823-1889)Nymph and Satyr- 1860Watercolor on ivory panel Signed lower right "V. de Forme" 5.25 inches x 4.5 inches (13.3 x 11.5 cm)

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FRENCH SCHOOL (19th century)Bust Portrait of an Elderly Man Painted ivoryUnsigned Diameter 2.375 inches (6 cm)Contained in a

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Lot 880

FRENCH SCHOOL (19th century)Bust Portrait of an Elderly Man Painted ivoryUnsigned Diameter 2.375 inches (6 cm)Contained in a round gilt bronze freestanding frame with scrolled crest.

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FRENCH SCHOOL (19th century)An Erotic Painting of a Brothel Owner Demanding Payment Painted ivoryUnsigned 2.25 inches x 2.75

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Lot 881

FRENCH SCHOOL (19th century)An Erotic Painting of a Brothel Owner Demanding Payment Painted ivoryUnsigned 2.25 inches x 2.75 inches (5.6 x 7 cm)

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A MILANESE EBONIZED AND IVORY TABLE CABINET, 18TH CENTURY. The ivory panel drawer fronts inlaid with ebony fretwork scrolls

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Lot 896

A MILANESE EBONIZED AND IVORY TABLE CABINET, 18TH CENTURY. The ivory panel drawer fronts inlaid with ebony fretwork scrolls with three upper false drawer fronts below a hinged storage top with inset mirror and with five functional lower drawers. The top, sides and inside top inlaid with ivory pinstripe geometric designs. Height 15 inches (38 cm), width 19.75 inches (50 cm), depth 11.5 inches (29.25 cm).

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A FINE ENGLISH EMBROIDERED AND STUMPWORKED PICTURE OF SOLOMON AND THE QUEEN OF SHEBA, MID 17TH CENTURY. The ivory satin groun

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Lot 931

A FINE ENGLISH EMBROIDERED AND STUMPWORKED PICTURE OF SOLOMON AND THE QUEEN OF SHEBA, MID 17TH CENTURY. The ivory satin ground worked with colored silks and silver metallic threads with details of beads and pearls. The king seated under a curtained canopy with the Queen and attendant presenting a gift surrounded by various birds, beasts, and florals. 11.5 inches x 10.75 inches (29.2 x 27.3 cm). For a very similar example see Sotheby`s London, New Bond, November 26, 2003, Lot 167.

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A LARGE AND INTERESTING VAMPIRE KILLING KIT, 19TH CENTURY AND LATER. Comprised of over twenty pieces contained in fitted comp

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Lot 966

A LARGE AND INTERESTING VAMPIRE KILLING KIT, 19TH CENTURY AND LATER. Comprised of over twenty pieces contained in fitted compartments within a wood chest with hinged cover. Including a 19th century Belgian percussion bayonet pistol, leather powder horn, mini ball mold, six crucifixes including one with ivory corpus, carved mallet with three various sized stakes, a hand mirror, pocket Bible and various vials containing salts, Holy Water and exotic herbs. Length 17 inches (43 cm), height 9.5 inches (24 cm), depth 11.75 inches (30 cm).

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A VERY FINE CONTINENTAL SILVER AND CARVED IVORY MOUNTED SNUFF BOX, 19TH CENTURY. With carved ivory portrait medallion stamp

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Lot 967

A VERY FINE CONTINENTAL SILVER AND CARVED IVORY MOUNTED SNUFF BOX, 19TH CENTURY. With carved ivory portrait medallion stamped 800. Together with carved mutton fat jade silver mounted box, a Renaissance Revival gilt bronze mounted miniature carnelian two-handled coupe and a spatterglass scent bottle. The largest 3.25 inches (8 cm).

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A VERY FINE FRENCH MINIATURE IVORY PORTRAIT, 19TH CENTURY. Finely painted depicting a seated young beauty with book within a

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Lot 1019

A VERY FINE FRENCH MINIATURE IVORY PORTRAIT, 19TH CENTURY. Finely painted depicting a seated young beauty with book within a gilt bronze frame with ribbon scrolled crest. The ivory height 3.75 inches (9.5 cm), overall height 7.5 inches (19. cm). (Unillustrated)

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A GOOD FRENCH PAINTED IVORY MINIATURE PORTRAIT, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY. Depicting a young beauty with rose decorated b

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Lot 1020

A GOOD FRENCH PAINTED IVORY MINIATURE PORTRAIT, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY. Depicting a young beauty with rose decorated bonnet. Signed center right "Paulin". Contained in a gilt bronze frame with scrolled foliate crest. Diameter of ivory 3.5 inches (9 cm). Overall height 8 inches (20 cm). (Unillustrated)

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A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE CARVED IVORY "ELEPHANT HERD" TUSK. The well carved and pierced tusk depicting 27 elephants o

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Lot 1025

A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE CARVED IVORY "ELEPHANT HERD" TUSK. The well carved and pierced tusk depicting 27 elephants of diminishing size amidst various types of foliage, inscribed on interior "by Philemon Musoni." Length 39 inches (99 cm), linear length 46 inches (117 cm).

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A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE CHINESE CARVED IVORY FIGURE OF GUANYIN, PROBABLY EARLY 20TH CENTURY. Well carved in good detail with d

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Lot 1026

A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE CHINESE CARVED IVORY FIGURE OF GUANYIN, PROBABLY EARLY 20TH CENTURY. Well carved in good detail with deep folds and reticulated clothes, depicted holding a large lotus blossom and raised on a carved zitan wood base. Total height 19.75 inches (50 cm).

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A VERY FINE JAPANESE CARVED IVORY LIDDED POT, PROBABLY MEIJI PERIOD. Of natural cylindrical form, finely carved in good relie

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Lot 1027

A VERY FINE JAPANESE CARVED IVORY LIDDED POT, PROBABLY MEIJI PERIOD. Of natural cylindrical form, finely carved in good relief with 15 well animated monkeys in good detail with realistic fur, the cover terminating with a figural monkey handle. Height 9 inches (23 cm).

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A CHINESE CARVED IVORY BRUSH POT, PROBABLY EARLY 20TH CENTURY. Of cylindrical bamboo form, carved in relief with leafy bamboo

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Lot 1028

A CHINESE CARVED IVORY BRUSH POT, PROBABLY EARLY 20TH CENTURY. Of cylindrical bamboo form, carved in relief with leafy bamboo shoots and insects, raised on a zitan wood base. Total height 8 inches (20.5 cm).

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A VERY FINE INDIA CARVED FIGURAL GROUP, 20TH CENTURY. Of a princely figure in heavily ornamented dress with adoring woman in

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Lot 1029

A VERY FINE INDIA CARVED FIGURAL GROUP, 20TH CENTURY. Of a princely figure in heavily ornamented dress with adoring woman in arms mounted on an ebony base. The ivory 6 inches (15 cm), overall height 8.25 inches (21 cm).

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A LARGE CHINESE CARVED IVORY OR BONE FIGURAL GROUP, 20TH CENTURY. Depicting five playful young boys presenting a giant carp c

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Lot 1031

A LARGE CHINESE CARVED IVORY OR BONE FIGURAL GROUP, 20TH CENTURY. Depicting five playful young boys presenting a giant carp caught fishing, each figure fully sculpted in the round with incised and polychrome decorated robes, below a fully sculpted fish with detailed scales and extending fins. Height 14.25 inches (36.2 cm), length 13.25 inches (34 cm), depth 8 inches (20.3 cm).

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A LARGE JAPANESE CARVED IVORY, BRONZE, AND WOOD FIGURE OF A PEASANT, MEIJI PERIOD. Depicting an elderly man seated on a rocke

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Lot 1032

A LARGE JAPANESE CARVED IVORY, BRONZE, AND WOOD FIGURE OF A PEASANT, MEIJI PERIOD. Depicting an elderly man seated on a rockery form wood base, holding a tobacco pouch and pipe, the head and extremities well carved in ivory set in a dark patinated bronze body, signed on base. Total height 15.75 inches (40 cm).

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A JAPANESE CARVED IVORY FIGURAL GROUP, EARLY 20TH CENTURY. Depicting a humorous setting of fishermen and blackbirds stealing

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Lot 1033

A JAPANESE CARVED IVORY FIGURAL GROUP, EARLY 20TH CENTURY. Depicting a humorous setting of fishermen and blackbirds stealing catch, raised on a carved scenic panel footed plinth, each figure with incised and polychrome decoration. Height 8.75 inches (22.2 cm).

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A JAPANESE CARVED IVORY FIGURE OF A RAT CATCHER, PROBABLY MEIJI PERIOD. Depicting a well animated figure in an amusing pose t

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Lot 1035

A JAPANESE CARVED IVORY FIGURE OF A RAT CATCHER, PROBABLY MEIJI PERIOD. Depicting a well animated figure in an amusing pose taunted by rats. Height 3 inches (7.7 cm).

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A JAPANESE CARVED IVORY FIGURAL GROUP PLAYING GOMOKU, PROBABLY MEIJI PERIOD. Well carved depicting two elderly figures seated

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Lot 1036

A JAPANESE CARVED IVORY FIGURAL GROUP PLAYING GOMOKU, PROBABLY MEIJI PERIOD. Well carved depicting two elderly figures seated playing Gomoku, the base with inlaid coral chop. Length 4.5 inches (11.5 cm), height 2.5 inches (6.3 cm).

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A GROUP OF FIVE CHINESE CARVED IVORY IMMORTALS, EARLY 20TH CENTURY. Each in standing form holding various floral blossoms, we

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Lot 1037

A GROUP OF FIVE CHINESE CARVED IVORY IMMORTALS, EARLY 20TH CENTURY. Each in standing form holding various floral blossoms, well carved in the round and in good detail, raised on pierced scroll work hardwood bases. Total height 10.25 inches (26 cm).

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A CHINESE CARVED IVORY BRUSH POT, 20TH CENTURY. Well carved with a detailed scene of immortals and attendant in a mountainous

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Lot 1038

A CHINESE CARVED IVORY BRUSH POT, 20TH CENTURY. Well carved with a detailed scene of immortals and attendant in a mountainous setting with pavilions and pine trees. Height 4.5 inches (11.5 cm).

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A CHINESE CARVED IVORY FIGURE OF GUANYIN, 20TH CENTURY. Depicted in standing form holding a lotus branch. Height 12.25 inches

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Lot 1039

A CHINESE CARVED IVORY FIGURE OF GUANYIN, 20TH CENTURY. Depicted in standing form holding a lotus branch. Height 12.25 inches (31 cm).

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A SINO-TIBETAN CARVED IVORY FIGURE OF A PROCESSIONAL ELEPHANT, 20TH CENTURY. Well carved and with a high amount of detail dep

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Lot 1040

A SINO-TIBETAN CARVED IVORY FIGURE OF A PROCESSIONAL ELEPHANT, 20TH CENTURY. Well carved and with a high amount of detail depicting a parading elephant with canopied hoodah containing two princely figures and adorned with various accoutrements and decoration, surmounting a reticulated lattice base, raised on figural elephant feet. Height 9.25 inches (23.5 cm).

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A JAPANESE CARVED IVORY FIGURAL GROUP, PROBABLY MEIJI PERIOD. Depicting a seated official and musical entertainers. Total len

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Lot 1042

A JAPANESE CARVED IVORY FIGURAL GROUP, PROBABLY MEIJI PERIOD. Depicting a seated official and musical entertainers. Total length 13 inches (33 cm).

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A THREE PIECE CARVED ASIAN IVORY GROUP, 20TH CENTURY. Depicting two well carved matching pairs of playful horses, possibly fo

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Lot 1043

A THREE PIECE CARVED ASIAN IVORY GROUP, 20TH CENTURY. Depicting two well carved matching pairs of playful horses, possibly for use as bookends, length 6 inches (15 cm), and a figure of a strolling geisha with paper label "Kita Shoji K.K," height 4.75 inches (12 cm).

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An unusual walrus ivory Netsuke, mid 19th century, carved in low relief with .... blowing a horn and standing beside a ..., t

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Lot 79

An unusual walrus ivory Netsuke, mid 19th century, carved in low relief with .... blowing a horn and standing beside a ..., the reverse with a club and fan, 4cm It is unusual to find such a finely carved netsuke in walrus ivory.

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A large ivory Netsuke, early 20th century, with brown-stained detail, of a man smoking a pipe with child, puppy and toad, sig

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Lot 80

A large ivory Netsuke, early 20th century, with brown-stained detail, of a man smoking a pipe with child, puppy and toad, signed Seiko, cracks to rear, 6cm

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An ivory Okimono of a gardener, c.1900, carrying produce, on oval base, signed, elements lacking at side and base, cracks, 1

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Lot 81

An ivory Okimono of a gardener, c.1900, carrying produce, on oval base, signed, elements lacking at side and base, cracks, 18.5cm pieces missing to the side and the base, minor chips to bundle on back, split to one side, produce loose

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A fine ivory Okimono of a boat, late 19th century, the chokkibune (a fast water taxi) carrying three seated figures and one s

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Lot 82

A fine ivory Okimono of a boat, late 19th century, the chokkibune (a fast water taxi) carrying three seated figures and one standing figure, and various tools and other equipment, minor elements lacking, 19cm long minor elements lacking, pipe cracked

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An ivory Netsuke, c.1900, of a seated man with a pestle and mortar, signed, 3.7cm high

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Lot 83

An ivory Netsuke, c.1900, of a seated man with a pestle and mortar, signed, 3.7cm high

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A fine ivory openwork Okimono, late 19th century, of a bird perched in the twining stem of a flowering lily, 10cm high, assoc

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Lot 84

A fine ivory openwork Okimono, late 19th century, of a bird perched in the twining stem of a flowering lily, 10cm high, associated wood stand one stem detached.

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A fine and elaborate ivory Okimono, late 19th century, of two songbirds fighting, supported on entwined stems of millet, sign

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Lot 85

A fine and elaborate ivory Okimono, late 19th century, of two songbirds fighting, supported on entwined stems of millet, signed, wing detached, 14cm high one wing restuck, bird on its back has on feather on the back tail restuck, minor chips to the base,

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A fine wood and ivory Figure, Meiji Period, of a seated fisherman holding a fish, his catch in a woven basket and his scoop b

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Lot 86

A fine wood and ivory Figure, Meiji Period, of a seated fisherman holding a fish, his catch in a woven basket and his scoop by his side, signed Yoshitsugu on red lacquer insert, slight cracks, 11.5cm high fish restuck, slight cracks to the forehead

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An ivory Netsuke, early 20th century, carved as a man mixing miso, 4.3cm long, and an ivory manju Netsuke, carved with a seat

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Lot 93

An ivory Netsuke, early 20th century, carved as a man mixing miso, 4.3cm long, and an ivory manju Netsuke, carved with a seated traveller, signed Kishosai, cracked, 3.7cm

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An ivory tusk low Vase, Meiji Period, with two panels of deeply undercut carving, one of roses, the other of moths and a snai

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Lot 94

An ivory tusk low Vase, Meiji Period, with two panels of deeply undercut carving, one of roses, the other of moths and a snail, incised signature, holes, chips, wood base probably a replacement, 12cm long various holes to the tusk sides, slight damage to moths, wood base possibly a replacement

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A walrus ivory Carving, c.1900, of a peasant holding a basket, an ape at his feet, signed, 28cm vertical splits to baske

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Lot 96

A walrus ivory Carving, c.1900, of a peasant holding a basket, an ape at his feet, signed, 28cm vertical splits to basket, back of head, and right shoulder. damage to rock by monkey`s right foot

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An unusually good Mountain Shrine, last quarter of the 19th century, a thatched building on a rocky outcrop growing with pine

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Lot 99

An unusually good Mountain Shrine, last quarter of the 19th century, a thatched building on a rocky outcrop growing with pine trees above a stream and bridge, formed of ivory, wood, bone and stag antler, and set with three literati, 18.5 x 25.5cm old woodworm holes, slight losses to wood surface,

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A pair of ivory Temple Kylins, early 20th century, standing on their haunches, their mouths open, 12.7cm, wood stands (4)

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Lot 234

A pair of ivory Temple Kylins, early 20th century, standing on their haunches, their mouths open, 12.7cm, wood stands (4)

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A fine ivory Roundel, probably Republic Period, c.1924, incised in black with an ascetic seated under a pine tree with staff,

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Lot 237

A fine ivory Roundel, probably Republic Period, c.1924, incised in black with an ascetic seated under a pine tree with staff, scroll and incense burner, and with long inscription in minute characters, in wood frame on a pierced root carved wood stand, 14.5cm high overall With four documents, dated 1945, from John Sparkes, the Buddhist Society and Dr. Whynant relating to the inscription, translated as being an extract from the Vajrakkhedika (`the diamond cutter`) Sutra, dated to the Third Moon of the Chia-tzu Year.

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A large ivory figure of Guanyin, second quarter of 20th century, deeply carved, holding a basket and a leafy twig, with separ

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Lot 238

A large ivory figure of Guanyin, second quarter of 20th century, deeply carved, holding a basket and a leafy twig, with separately carved diadem and inscribed base, 76cm, wood stand

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An ivory small Stand, 19th century, in the form of a small scroll-shaped table, the top carved with three men playing weiqi i

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Lot 241

An ivory small Stand, 19th century, in the form of a small scroll-shaped table, the top carved with three men playing weiqi in a garden scene, with pine and bamboo in front of buildings, the underside carved with a heron beside lotus, 9.5cm

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A Canton ivory two-piece Buckle, 19th century, carved with flowering peony plants emerging from rockwork, 9.5cm, in original

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Lot 242

A Canton ivory two-piece Buckle, 19th century, carved with flowering peony plants emerging from rockwork, 9.5cm, in original glazed cloth box, damaged

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An ivory Figure, early 20th century, of a lady in flowing robes carrying roses, with black-stained hair and eyes, chip to rob

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Lot 244

An ivory Figure, early 20th century, of a lady in flowing robes carrying roses, with black-stained hair and eyes, chip to robe, crack to face, 41cm

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A Canton Fan, mid 19th century, the ivory guards carved with figures, trees and buildings, the silk leaf painted with audienc

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Lot 246

A Canton Fan, mid 19th century, the ivory guards carved with figures, trees and buildings, the silk leaf painted with audience scenes, with figures arriving on horseback, verso with a central figure group vignette flanked by fruits, flowers and insect vignettes, the figures with ivory heads, some damage, 28cm, 52cm extended Splits to the top of the fan. Major scuffing to the edges and sides. One side detached paper and ivory. Please view additional images (available upon request).

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A Canton ivory brisé Fan, early 19th century, the guards with dragon feng and bat, the finely pierced and carved splines with

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Lot 247

A Canton ivory brisé Fan, early 19th century, the guards with dragon feng and bat, the finely pierced and carved splines with figures playing games and musical instruments amongst trees and buildings, bow lacking, 19cm, 31cm extended Bow lacking . Please view image (available upon request).

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A small Canton Fan, mid 19th century, the silk leaf painted with figures with ivory faces, black and gold lacquer sticks, in

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Lot 248

A small Canton Fan, mid 19th century, the silk leaf painted with figures with ivory faces, black and gold lacquer sticks, in modern gilt case, 56cm wide overall

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