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Click here to subscribeAn Anglo-Indian ebony quillwork work box first half of 19th century, the exterior set with rows of porcupine quills with ivory roundel inlaid ebony borders, the interior with twelve compartment tray with ivory roundel inlaid lids, 12¼ x 8¾in. (31 x 22cm.), 5¼in. (13.3cm.) high, some losses to quills.
A set of eight chinoiserie and painted bamboo dining arm chairs late 20th century, the arched scroll pierced backs centred with black chinoiserie lacquered panels depicting an Oriental lady in a moonlit garden, within spindle arms, the caned seats with ivory silk loose cushions in six legs united by peripheral stretchers. (8)
A fine and large Persian silk carpet woven in dark blue, mid blue, light green and dark red on an ivory ground, the central cross and boteh pendant medallion on an overall foliate and floral trellis field, with large dark blue and green foliate botehs to the corners, within multiple floral meander borders, signature panel to one end, 163 x 138in. (514 x 351cm.).
A Capodimonte porcelain gilt metal mounted trinket box, 19th century, the cover moulded in relief in pastel colours with Venus and attendants bathing in a wooded glade, sides decorated with cherubs and lion masks with floral crowns, underglazed blue crowned `N` mark, 5cms long, a Paris porcelain two handled cup, cover and stand, 19th century, with gilt foliate and swag borders (at fault), 17.5cm high, a white metal oval filigree trinket box, 9.5cm wide and a portrait miniature on ivory of a young lady, signed Tremont, in rectangular ivory frame, early 20th century (at fault), 13cm by 11cm (4)
A Japanese ivory netsuke in the form of a recumbent puppy, 18th/19th century, with a tied cord around its neck and black stone (?) inset eyes, 3cm. In light of the changing international market practices for the auctioning of Oriental Works of Art, Dreweatts advises prospective bidders that we will require registered bidders to provide additional evidence of identity and, at our sole discretion, we may also request financial references that might include the lodging of a £2,500 security deposit by a bank transfer or debit card prior to the commencement of the sale. In the event that a deposit is sought it will be returned, without interest and at the bidder`s cost with respect to transaction charges, within 7 working days of the end of the sale. In all circumstances it is at Dreweatts sole discretion as to whether we are prepared to accept bids from any bidder and we urge interested bidders to make their sale registration applications as early as possible, and in any event no later than mid-day on Monday 19th September.
A Japanese marine ivory netsuke, modelled as a group of five frogs on branch, 4.3cm. In light of the changing international market practices for the auctioning of Oriental Works of Art, Dreweatts advises prospective bidders that we will require registered bidders to provide additional evidence of identity and, at our sole discretion, we may also request financial references that might include the lodging of a £2,500 security deposit by a bank transfer or debit card prior to the commencement of the sale. In the event that a deposit is sought it will be returned, without interest and at the bidder`s cost with respect to transaction charges, within 7 working days of the end of the sale. In all circumstances it is at Dreweatts sole discretion as to whether we are prepared to accept bids from any bidder and we urge interested bidders to make their sale registration applications as early as possible, and in any event no later than mid-day on Monday 19th September.
A pair of fine Japanese ivory bottle vases, Meiji period (1868-1912), each carved in relief with monkeys personified as people wearing robes and involved in pursuits, the first vase depicting monkeys freeing a bird from a cage, looking at a scroll and gathering fruit, the second with monkeys looking at theatrical props and trying to net fish from a tank, the necks engraved with diaper and modelled with drips of over-spilling liquid, each base inset with a mother-of-pearl seal signed with two different signatures, 9cm. In light of the changing international market practices for the auctioning of Oriental Works of Art, Dreweatts advises prospective bidders that we will require registered bidders to provide additional evidence of identity and, at our sole discretion, we may also request financial references that might include the lodging of a £2,500 security deposit by a bank transfer or debit card prior to the commencement of the sale. In the event that a deposit is sought it will be returned, without interest and at the bidder`s cost with respect to transaction charges, within 7 working days of the end of the sale. In all circumstances it is at Dreweatts sole discretion as to whether we are prepared to accept bids from any bidder and we urge interested bidders to make their sale registration applications as early as possible, and in any event no later than mid-day on Monday 19th September.
A Japanese walrus ivory group of a Buddhist deity, early 20th century, the multi-armed figure seated by an attendant, 17.5cm. In light of the changing international market practices for the auctioning of Oriental Works of Art, Dreweatts advises prospective bidders that we will require registered bidders to provide additional evidence of identity and, at our sole discretion, we may also request financial references that might include the lodging of a £2,500 security deposit by a bank transfer or debit card prior to the commencement of the sale. In the event that a deposit is sought it will be returned, without interest and at the bidder`s cost with respect to transaction charges, within 7 working days of the end of the sale. In all circumstances it is at Dreweatts sole discretion as to whether we are prepared to accept bids from any bidder and we urge interested bidders to make their sale registration applications as early as possible, and in any event no later than mid-day on Monday 19th September.
A Japanese ivory okimono, early 20th century, in the form of a chariot carrying generals with bannermen below, on an oval base, two character signature to an inset mother-of-pearl seal, 10.5cm. In light of the changing international market practices for the auctioning of Oriental Works of Art, Dreweatts advises prospective bidders that we will require registered bidders to provide additional evidence of identity and, at our sole discretion, we may also request financial references that might include the lodging of a £2,500 security deposit by a bank transfer or debit card prior to the commencement of the sale. In the event that a deposit is sought it will be returned, without interest and at the bidder`s cost with respect to transaction charges, within 7 working days of the end of the sale. In all circumstances it is at Dreweatts sole discretion as to whether we are prepared to accept bids from any bidder and we urge interested bidders to make their sale registration applications as early as possible, and in any event no later than mid-day on Monday 19th September.
A Japanese ivory okimono, early 20th century, in the form of drunken men and a cart, the base incised with a view to Mount Fuji, 5.5cm and a Japanese ivory netsuke of nine rakan, early 20th century, 4.8cm (2). In light of the changing international market practices for the auctioning of Oriental Works of Art, Dreweatts advises prospective bidders that we will require registered bidders to provide additional evidence of identity and, at our sole discretion, we may also request financial references that might include the lodging of a £2,500 security deposit by a bank transfer or debit card prior to the commencement of the sale. In the event that a deposit is sought it will be returned, without interest and at the bidder`s cost with respect to transaction charges, within 7 working days of the end of the sale. In all circumstances it is at Dreweatts sole discretion as to whether we are prepared to accept bids from any bidder and we urge interested bidders to make their sale registration applications as early as possible, and in any event no later than mid-day on Monday 19th September.
A Japanese ivory okimono, early 20th century, carved as the Seven Gods of Happiness carried in a sack by Fujin and two oni, two character mark, 8.5cm. In light of the changing international market practices for the auctioning of Oriental Works of Art, Dreweatts advises prospective bidders that we will require registered bidders to provide additional evidence of identity and, at our sole discretion, we may also request financial references that might include the lodging of a £2,500 security deposit by a bank transfer or debit card prior to the commencement of the sale. In the event that a deposit is sought it will be returned, without interest and at the bidder`s cost with respect to transaction charges, within 7 working days of the end of the sale. In all circumstances it is at Dreweatts sole discretion as to whether we are prepared to accept bids from any bidder and we urge interested bidders to make their sale registration applications as early as possible, and in any event no later than mid-day on Monday 19th September.
Three Japanese ivory figures or groups, early 20th century, comprising a farmer standing on an oval base, 12.5cm, a man and a boy holding a musical instrument, 9.5cm and a figure of Ganesh seated on a throne, 6.5cm. In light of the changing international market practices for the auctioning of Oriental Works of Art, Dreweatts advises prospective bidders that we will require registered bidders to provide additional evidence of identity and, at our sole discretion, we may also request financial references that might include the lodging of a £2,500 security deposit by a bank transfer or debit card prior to the commencement of the sale. In the event that a deposit is sought it will be returned, without interest and at the bidder`s cost with respect to transaction charges, within 7 working days of the end of the sale. In all circumstances it is at Dreweatts sole discretion as to whether we are prepared to accept bids from any bidder and we urge interested bidders to make their sale registration applications as early as possible, and in any event no later than mid-day on Monday 19th September.
A Japanese walrus ivory seated figure of Buddha, early 20th century, on a double lotus throne, 13.2cm. In light of the changing international market practices for the auctioning of Oriental Works of Art, Dreweatts advises prospective bidders that we will require registered bidders to provide additional evidence of identity and, at our sole discretion, we may also request financial references that might include the lodging of a £2,500 security deposit by a bank transfer or debit card prior to the commencement of the sale. In the event that a deposit is sought it will be returned, without interest and at the bidder`s cost with respect to transaction charges, within 7 working days of the end of the sale. In all circumstances it is at Dreweatts sole discretion as to whether we are prepared to accept bids from any bidder and we urge interested bidders to make their sale registration applications as early as possible, and in any event no later than mid-day on Monday 19th September.
A fine Japanese ivory figure of a bijin, Meiji period (1868-1912), standing and holding a chicken in her hands, incised two character mark, 22.8cm, a fine Japanese ivory figure of a street vendor, Meiji period (1868-1912), with a basket of brushes on his back, red wax seal incised with a two character mark, 14.5cm and a Japanese bronze miniature teapot and cover, cast in relief with dragons, 11cm (3). In light of the changing international market practices for the auctioning of Oriental Works of Art, Dreweatts advises prospective bidders that we will require registered bidders to provide additional evidence of identity and, at our sole discretion, we may also request financial references that might include the lodging of a £2,500 security deposit by a bank transfer or debit card prior to the commencement of the sale. In the event that a deposit is sought it will be returned, without interest and at the bidder`s cost with respect to transaction charges, within 7 working days of the end of the sale. In all circumstances it is at Dreweatts sole discretion as to whether we are prepared to accept bids from any bidder and we urge interested bidders to make their sale registration applications as early as possible, and in any event no later than mid-day on Monday 19th September.
A large Japanese bronze figure of an elephant, Meiji period (1868-1912), naturalistically modelled with ivory tusks, cast three character seal mark to its belly, 35cm. In light of the changing international market practices for the auctioning of Oriental Works of Art, Dreweatts advises prospective bidders that we will require registered bidders to provide additional evidence of identity and, at our sole discretion, we may also request financial references that might include the lodging of a £2,500 security deposit by a bank transfer or debit card prior to the commencement of the sale. In the event that a deposit is sought it will be returned, without interest and at the bidder`s cost with respect to transaction charges, within 7 working days of the end of the sale. In all circumstances it is at Dreweatts sole discretion as to whether we are prepared to accept bids from any bidder and we urge interested bidders to make their sale registration applications as early as possible, and in any event no later than mid-day on Monday 19th September.
An Indian ivory standing figure of a woman, circa 1930, carrying a jar on her hip, on rectangular rosewood pedestal, total height 27.5cm. In light of the changing international market practices for the auctioning of Oriental Works of Art, Dreweatts advises prospective bidders that we will require registered bidders to provide additional evidence of identity and, at our sole discretion, we may also request financial references that might include the lodging of a £2,500 security deposit by a bank transfer or debit card prior to the commencement of the sale. In the event that a deposit is sought it will be returned, without interest and at the bidder`s cost with respect to transaction charges, within 7 working days of the end of the sale. In all circumstances it is at Dreweatts sole discretion as to whether we are prepared to accept bids from any bidder and we urge interested bidders to make their sale registration applications as early as possible, and in any event no later than mid-day on Monday 19th September.
Indian School (19th/20th century), Two Mughal princes with consorts in a pavilion, a pair of miniatures; watercolour on ivory, 12.5cm x 9cm and Persian School (19th/20th century) Portraits of a Mughal ruler and his consort, a pair of book pages framed as one, gouache on paper, inscribed verso, each 22.5cm x 13.5cm, (4 in total). In light of the changing international market practices for the auctioning of Oriental Works of Art, Dreweatts advises prospective bidders that we will require registered bidders to provide additional evidence of identity and, at our sole discretion, we may also request financial references that might include the lodging of a £2,500 security deposit by a bank transfer or debit card prior to the commencement of the sale. In the event that a deposit is sought it will be returned, without interest and at the bidder`s cost with respect to transaction charges, within 7 working days of the end of the sale. In all circumstances it is at Dreweatts sole discretion as to whether we are prepared to accept bids from any bidder and we urge interested bidders to make their sale registration applications as early as possible, and in any event no later than mid-day on Monday 19th September.
A Turkish painted papier mache writing box, decorated with gilt scrolls and flowers on a mustard ground, the interior with tughra mark and turned ivory sander and inkwell, 30.5cm. In light of the changing international market practices for the auctioning of Oriental Works of Art, Dreweatts advises prospective bidders that we will require registered bidders to provide additional evidence of identity and, at our sole discretion, we may also request financial references that might include the lodging of a £2,500 security deposit by a bank transfer or debit card prior to the commencement of the sale. In the event that a deposit is sought it will be returned, without interest and at the bidder`s cost with respect to transaction charges, within 7 working days of the end of the sale. In all circumstances it is at Dreweatts sole discretion as to whether we are prepared to accept bids from any bidder and we urge interested bidders to make their sale registration applications as early as possible, and in any event no later than mid-day on Monday 19th September.
A collection of 11 Chinese Canton ivory puzzles, 19th century, 8 suspended with silk cords, 6.5cm to 17.5cm, one formed from six interlocking bars, 6.3cm, the next a tangram-type puzzle contained in rectangular box, 6.8cm , the last a bar and ring puzzle connected by brass pins, 21cm, together with a Canton bone `ladder` puzzle, 19th century, strung with two coloured lengths of silk cord, 9cm wide (12). In light of the changing international market practices for the auctioning of Oriental Works of Art, Dreweatts advises prospective bidders that we will require registered bidders to provide additional evidence of identity and, at our sole discretion, we may also request financial references that might include the lodging of a £2,500 security deposit by a bank transfer or debit card prior to the commencement of the sale. In the event that a deposit is sought it will be returned, without interest and at the bidder`s cost with respect to transaction charges, within 7 working days of the end of the sale. In all circumstances it is at Dreweatts sole discretion as to whether we are prepared to accept bids from any bidder and we urge interested bidders to make their sale registration applications as early as possible, and in any event no later than mid-day on Monday 19th September.
A Chinese export ivory and painted leaf fan, 19th century, the leaf decorated with Mandarin figures with applique work, the sticks and guards carved with figures and flowers, glazed gilt frame, 55cm. In light of the changing international market practices for the auctioning of Oriental Works of Art, Dreweatts advises prospective bidders that we will require registered bidders to provide additional evidence of identity and, at our sole discretion, we may also request financial references that might include the lodging of a £2,500 security deposit by a bank transfer or debit card prior to the commencement of the sale. In the event that a deposit is sought it will be returned, without interest and at the bidder`s cost with respect to transaction charges, within 7 working days of the end of the sale. In all circumstances it is at Dreweatts sole discretion as to whether we are prepared to accept bids from any bidder and we urge interested bidders to make their sale registration applications as early as possible, and in any event no later than mid-day on Monday 19th September.
A pair of Chinese ivory brushpots, late 19th century, each carved and pierced with a phoenix amid flowers, 10.5cm high. In light of the changing international market practices for the auctioning of Oriental Works of Art, Dreweatts advises prospective bidders that we will require registered bidders to provide additional evidence of identity and, at our sole discretion, we may also request financial references that might include the lodging of a £2,500 security deposit by a bank transfer or debit card prior to the commencement of the sale. In the event that a deposit is sought it will be returned, without interest and at the bidder`s cost with respect to transaction charges, within 7 working days of the end of the sale. In all circumstances it is at Dreweatts sole discretion as to whether we are prepared to accept bids from any bidder and we urge interested bidders to make their sale registration applications as early as possible, and in any event no later than mid-day on Monday 19th September.
A Chinese Canton ivory card case, 19th century, carved in high relief with figures amid pavilions and trees, 10.8cm. In light of the changing international market practices for the auctioning of Oriental Works of Art, Dreweatts advises prospective bidders that we will require registered bidders to provide additional evidence of identity and, at our sole discretion, we may also request financial references that might include the lodging of a £2,500 security deposit by a bank transfer or debit card prior to the commencement of the sale. In the event that a deposit is sought it will be returned, without interest and at the bidder`s cost with respect to transaction charges, within 7 working days of the end of the sale. In all circumstances it is at Dreweatts sole discretion as to whether we are prepared to accept bids from any bidder and we urge interested bidders to make their sale registration applications as early as possible, and in any event no later than mid-day on Monday 19th September.
Two ivory brise fans, two bone brise fans, 19th century and a faux ivory brise fan (5). In light of the changing international market practices for the auctioning of Oriental Works of Art, Dreweatts advises prospective bidders that we will require registered bidders to provide additional evidence of identity and, at our sole discretion, we may also request financial references that might include the lodging of a £2,500 security deposit by a bank transfer or debit card prior to the commencement of the sale. In the event that a deposit is sought it will be returned, without interest and at the bidder`s cost with respect to transaction charges, within 7 working days of the end of the sale. In all circumstances it is at Dreweatts sole discretion as to whether we are prepared to accept bids from any bidder and we urge interested bidders to make their sale registration applications as early as possible, and in any event no later than mid-day on Monday 19th September.
A Chinese ivory doctor`s figure of a lady, 19th century, reclining on a leaf, 12.5cm, and a Chinese ivory cricket cage cover, of gourd form, 6.2cm (2). In light of the changing international market practices for the auctioning of Oriental Works of Art, Dreweatts advises prospective bidders that we will require registered bidders to provide additional evidence of identity and, at our sole discretion, we may also request financial references that might include the lodging of a £2,500 security deposit by a bank transfer or debit card prior to the commencement of the sale. In the event that a deposit is sought it will be returned, without interest and at the bidder`s cost with respect to transaction charges, within 7 working days of the end of the sale. In all circumstances it is at Dreweatts sole discretion as to whether we are prepared to accept bids from any bidder and we urge interested bidders to make their sale registration applications as early as possible, and in any event no later than mid-day on Monday 19th September.
A Chinese ivory figure of Budai, seated on a bone and carved wood plinth carved in imitation of rootwood, 9.5cm. In light of the changing international market practices for the auctioning of Oriental Works of Art, Dreweatts advises prospective bidders that we will require registered bidders to provide additional evidence of identity and, at our sole discretion, we may also request financial references that might include the lodging of a £2,500 security deposit by a bank transfer or debit card prior to the commencement of the sale. In the event that a deposit is sought it will be returned, without interest and at the bidder`s cost with respect to transaction charges, within 7 working days of the end of the sale. In all circumstances it is at Dreweatts sole discretion as to whether we are prepared to accept bids from any bidder and we urge interested bidders to make their sale registration applications as early as possible, and in any event no later than mid-day on Monday 19th September.
A Chinese burnt ivory bangle, early 20th century, carved in relief with archaistic scrolls, silver-coloured hinged mounts, 8cm. In light of the changing international market practices for the auctioning of Oriental Works of Art, Dreweatts advises prospective bidders that we will require registered bidders to provide additional evidence of identity and, at our sole discretion, we may also request financial references that might include the lodging of a £2,500 security deposit by a bank transfer or debit card prior to the commencement of the sale. In the event that a deposit is sought it will be returned, without interest and at the bidder`s cost with respect to transaction charges, within 7 working days of the end of the sale. In all circumstances it is at Dreweatts sole discretion as to whether we are prepared to accept bids from any bidder and we urge interested bidders to make their sale registration applications as early as possible, and in any event no later than mid-day on Monday 19th September.
Baron Manfred von Richthofen (2 May 1892-21 April 1918) - An Ivory Paper Knife, Bearing an Engraved Monogram WvR, reputed to have been salvaged by an English soldier from the wreck of von RichthofenÍs aircraft after it was shot down near Amiens on the 21st of April 1918. ïA most peculiar habit of the World War One flying ace Manfred von Richthofen was that of carrying an ornate set of writing equipment with him, when he flew on combat missions, when he was eventually shot down over France on April 21st, 1918, by Captain A. Roy Brown, English soldiers pounced on his highly coloured triplane for souvenirs, one of those grabbed from the Red BaronÍs plane was an ornate ivory knife with engraved monogramÍ. Provenance: ChristieÍs, South Kensington 1986
A box of sundry items to include a white metal pierced brooch inscribed "Annie", two paperweights, various ivory crochet hooks, a mother of pearl mounted penknife and a similar manicure implement, a pair of ivory and gilt metal mounted opera glasses, etc., together with a box of assorted coinage
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