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Lot 376

Continental school (late 19th century)An oval miniature portrait of a young woman, with black curled hair, blue ribbon tie and amber bead necklace, watercolour with bodycolour on ivory, 6cm.

Lot 377

English school (19th century)A miniature portrait of a young officer, with blue topcoat and red waistcoat, gouache on ivory, 60mm tondo, in gilt frame.

Lot 378

English school (18th century)An oval miniature portrait of a gentleman, with coiffed grey wig, blue top coat and white stock, watercolour on ivory, 5cm.

Lot 379

English school (18th century)An oval miniature portrait of a gentleman, in blue topcoat and wearing a cross and coloured ribbon, watercolour on ivory, 50 x 40mm.

Lot 380

A Nunes (fl. late 18th century)An oval miniature portrait of a gentleman, with blue velvet topcoat, signed and dated 1799, watercolour on ivory, in gilt frame with blue enamel and and glazed hairwork panel verso, 67 x 55mm.

Lot 381

Miss Amy M. West (fl. 1907-1911) Exhibited at the R.A. 1907/1911An oval miniature portrait of a young child, in white lace trimmed robe, signed with initials, watercolour on ivory, in gilt brass frame, 58 x 44mm.

Lot 382

English school (18th century) Attributed to Samuel FinneyAn oval miniature portrait of a young gentleman, in powder blue topcoat, inscribed 'A Capstick by S. Finney' to an old label verso, watercolour with bodycolour on ivory, 28 x 31mm in ebonised frame.

Lot 383

Rouvier (French, 18th century)An oval miniature portrait of Pierre Corneille, the 17th century French Dramatist, signed, watercolour on ivory, 68 x 51mm, in gilt brass easel frame with ribbon cresting.

Lot 384

English school (mid 19th century)An oval miniature portrait of a young man, in grey topcoat and white stock, watercolour on ivory, 45 x 35mm in gilt frame with scrolling border.

Lot 385

English school (late 18th/early 19th century)An oval miniature portrait of a gentleman, in black topcoat, en grisaille watercolour on ivory, 40 x 27mm.

Lot 386

English School (Late 18th/early 19th century)An oval miniature portrait of a gentleman, in black topcoat and white stock, on a blue ground, watercolour on ivory, 65 x 55cm in gilt frame.

Lot 387

English school (18th century)An oval miniature portrait of a gentleman, with black topcoat and white stock, watercolour on ivory, with glazed monogrammed hairwork panel verso, 65 x 55mm.

Lot 388

Continental school (early 19th century)An oval miniature portrait of a noble woman, wearing a medallion with blue sash, and ermine trimmed cloak on a red ground, watercolour on ivory, 53 x 42mm, in a contemporary engraved gilt frame

Lot 389

English school (late 18th/19th century)An oval miniature portrait of a young lady, inscribed 'Miss Banks' to an old label verso, watercolour on ivory, 30 x 24mm in pressed gilt metal frame.

Lot 390

English school (19th century)An oval miniature portrait of a lady, in lace trimmed blue dress and pearl choker, watercolour on ivory, 48 x 40mm in gilt metal frame.

Lot 391

After Sir Anthony Van DyckA miniature oval portrait of the young Duke of York, in blue striped gown, watercolour on ivory, 64 x 50mm.

Lot 392

English school (late 19th century)A rectangular miniature portrait of a young man, in red topcoat and wearing a blue enamel order, signed 'M Green', watercolour on ivory, 80 x 67mm, in gilt brass mounted ebonised frame.

Lot 393

English school (19th century)An oval miniature portrait of a lady, in green dress and black plumed head attire, watercolour on ivory, 75 x 60mm, in gilt brass mounted ebonised frame.

Lot 394

Continental school (early 20th century)A miniature portrait of a girl, with ribboned bonnet and carrying a hoe and posy of flowers, signed with initials 'M.B.', watercolour on ivory, tondo, 76mm diameter, in stained wooden frame.

Lot 395

English school (19th century)An oval miniature portrait of a young man, with navy blue topcoat and white stock, watercolour on ivory, 60 x 50mm, in ebonised frame.

Lot 397

Martha Kraftmeier (Exh. 1899-1901)An oval miniature portrait of a young child with curly blonde hair and blue chemise, signed, watercolour on ivory, 55 x 45mm, in a gilt brass frame with ribbon swag ornament and outer folding leather case.

Lot 398

19th century English schoolAn oval miniature portrait of a young girl, with pink stole, curled hair and blue eyes, watercolour on ivory, 56 x 45mm, in a gilt frame with blue enamelled and hairwork glazed panel to the reverse.

Lot 399

After Hans HolbeinAn oval miniature portrait of Sir Thomas More, with brown fur stole and gold medallion, watercolour on ivory, 7cm high, in ebonised frame with acorn finial.

Lot 4

A group of five early 20th century Japanese ivory small noh masks, with carved and pierced features, 8-8.5cm high; and a Japanese ivory cased tanto (6) Provenance: From the Estate of Patrick Dockar-Drysdale

Lot 400

English school (19th century)An oval miniature portrait of a lady, in lace trimmed white bonnet and dress, watercolour on ivory, 68 x 60mm in a gilt mounted and ebonised frame.

Lot 40A

A 19th century Officer's dress sword, the gilt brass hilt with textured ivory grip, lion mask pommel, and G.R. cypher, having brass bound leather scabbard Condition report: Lot 40A – The sword unfortunately is completely stuck in the scabbard. The scabbard is quite badly worn. Length of the scabbard is 79cm. handle looks okay, please see imagesProvenance: From the Estate of Patrick Dockar-Drysdale Condition report: Lot 40A – The sword unfortunately is completely stuck in the scabbard. The scabbard is quite badly worn. Stress small crack to the guard between gr coat arms and crown with a dark line on the inside of the knuckle guard Length of the scabbard is 79cm. handle looks okay, please see images

Lot 464

Morris (William) 'The Earthly Paradise'. Reeves & Turner, London 1890. Gilt 'ivory' boards. 8vo. Plus a collection of poetry titles inc. Arnold, Rossetti, Coleridge (c40) Provenance: From the Estate of Patrick Dockar-Drysdale

Lot 482

Shakespeare (William)Summer-Night's Dream. Robert Anning Bell Illus. Israel Gollancz. Ed and Intro. J.M. Dent, London 1895. Ltd Ed. On handmade paper 34/50. Untrimmed paper. Gilt decorated 'ivory' boards. Some discolouration and bumped corners (260 x 200mm) Provenance: From the Estate of Patrick Dockar-Drysdale

Lot 5

A late 19th century Cantonese ivory casket, intricately carved with figures and pavilions in landscapes, on mask carved feet, 15cm wide Provenance: From the Estate of Patrick Dockar-Drysdale

Lot 51A

A 19th century Cantonese fan with carved ivory sticks, the paper guard painted with a multitude of figures in colours, 35cm extended; and one further similar (2) Provenance: From the Estate of Patrick Dockar-Drysdale Condition report: Lot 51A – Length of the longest stick 22cm, condition of the painted fan seems okay. The full ivory has broken banding please see images

Lot 6

An early 20th century Japanese ivory okimono, carved as a man carrying a pangolin type creature, signed to base, 14.5cm high; another, carved with two seated figures with a parasol, on shaped base, a similar parasol handle carved with numerous faces, and a cylindrical seal case (4) Provenance: From the Estate of Patrick Dockar-Drysdale

Lot 624

Keynes (Geoffrey). Ed. ‘The Writings of William Blake’. Nonesuch Press, London 1925. 3 Vols. with frontispiece portrait ‘from the Life Mask by Deville 1823’. Untrimmed paper, marbled boards, ivory backs and gilt lettering (280 x 200mm) Corners bumped, some discolouration (3)

Lot 665

White (The Revd. Gilbert) R Bowdler Sharpe. Ed.'Th Natural History and Antiquities of Selbourne' and 'A Garden Kalendar'. 2 vols. with illus. by J.G. Keulemans, Herbert Raitton and Edward J Sullivan. 2 vols. Ltd large paper 25/160. Signed by the editor and artists. Freemantle, London 1900. With tipped in facsimile letter to Thomas Pennant from Gilbert White. Untrimmed paper. Thick 8vo. (262 x 195mm) Ivory vellum bds with coat of arms and red title. Binding split and bumped, some foxing throughout (2)

Lot 7

A group of four early 20th century Japanese ivory netsukes, one carved as a figure with a bell, 5cm; one as three wrestling figures; four others similar; and a cane handle carved with numerous faces. (7) Provenance: From the Estate of Patrick Dockar-Drysdale

Lot 730

Yeats (William Butler) Irish Poet and Politican (1865-1939)‘Words for Music Perhaps and Other Poems’. Cuala Press, Dublin, Ireland 1932. 1st publication limited to 450 copies. Printed and published by Elizabeth Corbet Yeats. 42pp plus red printed colophon and post script. Original blue/grey boards with ‘ivory’ spine. Minor tear and stains (215 x 148mm)

Lot 8

A collection of late 19th century and early 20th century ivory items, comprising a carved triptych, 9.5cm high, a card case, with turquoise and enamel applied decoration, two cigar cutters, various hairbrushes etc, two bone pipes, a small abacus and other small items. (qty) Provenance: From the Estate of Patrick Dockar-Drysdale

Lot 168

An 18th century lead tobacco box and cover, of chamfered rectangular form, with figural and dolphin finial, 15.5cm wide, a 19th century small oil on panel, depicting shipping on rough seas, 5.5 x 9.5cm, in bird's eye maple frame, and with miniature easel stand, a Stevengraph "Full Cry", and a late 19th century carved ivory puzzle ball (AF), on turned stand. (4)

Lot 169

A late Victorian games compendium, containing cribbage board, cards, small die-cast horse racing figures etc, in pine box, six rosewood and boxwood Camden whist markers, a games box modelled as two volumes, with chessboard cover, a mahogany solitaire board, a coromandel and ivory inlaid cribbage board, and other games, counters etc. (qty)

Lot 198

A 19th century mahogany banjo barometer with hygrometer, mercury filled thermometer, convex mirror disc, engraved and silvered dial, ivory adjusting screw, the spirit level inscribed 'G Broggi, Chelmsford', 98cm high

Lot 202

A Japanese turned ivory box and cover, the top carved with monkeys, 7cm diameter; together with two Persian miniature portraits on ivory; and two small ivory boxes, one carved with cross to the lid (5)

Lot 233

A 19th century chess and backgammon leather games board, bound as two faux gilt tooled volumes, The History of Scotland Vol I & II, the embossed leather exterior for the playing of chess or draughts, the interior, also embossed, as a backgammon board, 43cm x 38cm, together with a further leather games board similar and a boxed full set of chess pieces carved and turned ivory, white and stained red, and with draughts counters, leather dice shakers and two pairs of wooden dice

Lot 234

A Moorish inlaid mosaic wooden folding chess and backgammon game board, 50.5cm x 51cm with multiple different woods and mother of pearl inlay, together with a boxed full set of chess pieces carved and turned ivory, white and stained red, king 10cm tall

Lot 257

A Quantity of ivory pieces, mainly Oriental including a stained coral colour carved netsuke of a hand holding a monkey, together with an ivory parasol handle and an antique European fan, with other items (qty)

Lot 283

A 19th century ivory fan, of pierced form decorated with foliate patterns and central initial, 36cm approx. across when extended

Lot 309

A George III ivory Opera Box token for HRH The Princess of Wales dated 1798.9, one side engraved and inked with script, the other with Prince of Wales plumes, 4.5 x 4cm oval

Lot 136

William Wood (British, 1769-1810)A portrait miniature of a young lady in profile to the left and wearing a white dress. Watercolour on ivory, gilt-metal frame. Oval, 83mm (3 1/4in) highFootnotes:Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA and China is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 137

Horace Hone, ARA (Irish, circa 1756-1825)A portrait miniature of a lady wearing a white dress. Watercolour on ivory, the pendant frame with glazed plaited hair compartment to the reverse with gilt monogram, MJ, later brooch fitting. Oval, 71mm (2 13/16in) highFootnotes:Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA and China is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 138

Horace Hone, ARA (Irish, circa 1756-1825)A portrait miniature of a gentleman, wearing white chemise, blue coat and waistcoat. Watercolour on ivory, signed and dated on the obverse, HH/ 1792, pendant frame with glazed plaited hairwork compartment with gilt monogram, MJ, within a blue glass surround, together with a further portrait miniature on ivory of a young gentleman wearing blue coat, white waistcoat, chemise, stock and cravat, his hair powdered (Circle of N. Freese, British, active 1794-1814), pendant frame with glazed plaited hairwork compartment with gilt monogram, GH, within a blue glass surround. Oval, title miniature: 70mm (2 3/4in) high (2)Footnotes:Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA and China is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 154

A collection of ten spy glasses, English and French, 19th century,each with turned ivory tube coverings, two in leather cases, one signed BLUNT,T.22 Cornhill, London, another signed DOLLOND LONDON, another signed ADAMS London, one with six gilt brass draws and intrinsically inlaid ivory outer tube covering, signed Dollond London, together with a pair of telescopic opera glasses signed Patent 1874, the largest spy glass 2in (5cm) diameterthe opera glasses 2in x 4 1/2in x 3 1/2in (5cm x 11.5cm x 9cm) (11)Footnotes:Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA and China is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 157

A RARE SILVER MOUNTED SPY-GLASS NÉCESSAIRE, English, mid-18th century,probably made by Thomas Ribright, fishskin cover with silver mounts and sliding cover to the eyepiece and objective, the lid sliding off to reveal the necessaire engraved on the mount BY YE KINGS ROYAL PATENT, fitted with tortoiseshell mounted knife, tweezers, ear scoop, pencil, scissors and ivory note leaf, 4in (10cm) long Footnotes:The optician Thomas Ribright patented a perspective glass and instruments in 1749. A gold mounted spy-glass and necessaire signed by Ribright and with an identical patent inscription was sold by Christie's as Lot 6, 22 May 2001, for £15,275.Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA and China is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 197

French School, 19th Century, After Philips WouwermanThe return from the hunt inscribed 'Heimkehr von der Jagd/ Philips Wouwerman' (on the reverse)gouache on ivory7.8 x 10cm (3 1/16 x 3 15/16in).Footnotes:The present work is after Wouwerman's original, now in Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, Dresden.Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA and China is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 46

An ivory netsuke of a hungry ghost and demonEdo period (1615-1868), 18th centuryThe hungry ghost and demon kneeling on a folded lotus leaf, facing away from one another while each grasping a block between them in a fierce tug-of-war; unsigned. 5cm (2in) long.Footnotes:Provenance:Purchased at Sotheby's, London, 11 November 2004, lot 1329.Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA and China is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 48

An ivory netsuke of two demonsBy Gyokusen, Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th centuryThe adult demon seated with a smaller demon clambering over his shoulder, his left hand unwrapping a cloth partially covering the small, portable long chest carried around his neck, the cloth decorated with Shoki the Demon-queller at one end, the long tobacco pouch at his waist inscribed with the warning Hiyojin (Beware of fire); signed Gyokusen. 3.4cm (1 3/8in) long.Footnotes:Provenance:Purchased at Sotheby's, London, 12 November 1993, lot 404.Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA and China is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 50

An ivory netsuke of a demon with a mortar and pestleEdo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th centuryThe demon seated, balancing one side of the conical mortar with his right foot, both hands gripping a pestle to grind; inscribed on a paddle Tomokazu. 4.5cm (1¾in) long.Footnotes:Provenance:Purchased at Sotheby's, London, 10 December 1980, lot 17 (part lot).Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA and China is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 51

An ivory netsuke of a bathing woman and demonBy Hidemasa II, Edo period (1615-1868), early/mid 19th centuryThe naked woman, probably representing Okame, seated in a shallow straw tub, wiping her brow with a humorous expression, a demon standing behind on a bucket scrubbing her back; signed Hidemasa. 4.2cm (1¾in) long.Footnotes:Provenance:Purchased at Sotheby's, London, 28-30 October 1980, lot 411.Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA and China is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 52

An ivory netsuke of a seated demonEdo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th centuryProbably representing Raijin, seated with his legs crossed, wearing a broad, straw hat, carrying a drum strapped on his back, both hands holding a clog on each side, the demon's eyes and drum studs inlaid; unsigned. 3.8cm (1½in) high.Footnotes:Provenance:Purchased at Phillips, Edinburgh.Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA and China is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 53

An ivory netsuke of a horse in a gourdEdo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th centuryThe horse hoisting itself out of an opening in the lower half of the double gourd, the gourd's base hollowed to form the cord hole, the stopper at the mouth of the gourd inlaid; unsigned. 4.9cm (1 15/16in) high.Footnotes:Provenance:Harriet Szechenyi Collection.Purchased at Bonhams, London, 15 May 2014, lot 12.Published:Rosemary Bandini, Shishi and Other Netsuke, London, 1999, p.87, no.124.Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA and China is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 54

Four ivory figure netsukeEdo period (1615-1868) to Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th centuryThe first Shoki the Demon-queller pinning a demon to the ground, signed in a red lacquer reserve Gyokubun, 4.6cm (1 7/8in); the second a seated Raijin grasping a stem cup, an immortal knelt beside him holding a sake ewer enticing him to drink more, signed Ikkosai, 4.1cm (1 5/8in) long; the third Shoki fighting two demons, holding his sword beneath one demon's neck, unsigned, 3.3cm (1 5/16in) long; the fourth a demon clipping an old man's toenails, probably signed Masaharu, 4.7cm (1 7/8in) long. (4).Footnotes:Provenance:The second: Carl Monzino Collection.Purchased at Sotheby's, London, 21 June 1995, lot 300.The third: purchased at Sotheby's, London, 17 September 1980, lot 33.The fourth: purchased at Phillips, Edinburgh, 9 May 1997, lot 215 (part lot).Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA and China is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 55

Two ivory netsuke of Shoki the Demon-quellerEdo period (1615-1868) to Meiji era (1868-1912), 18th to 19th centuryThe first Shoki grappling with a Chinese mythical lion, the lion's open mouth containing a loose ball, unsigned, 3.2cm (1¼in) long; the second Shoki standing and playing a flute, signed Tadatane, 3.5cm (1½in) high. (2).Footnotes:Provenance:The first: purchased at Sotheby's, London, 11 November 2004, lot 1331 (part lot).The second: purchased at Sotheby's, London, 12 June 2003, lot 257 (part lot).Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA and China is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 56

Three ivory figure netsukeEdo period (1615-1868) to Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th centuryThe first of okimono style, with a lady riding a mule with attendants, two children hanging off each side of the mule, signed Tomochika, 4.1cm (1 5/8in) long; the second an elaborately dressed man holding a Hannya Noh mask above a Chinese boy, signed Hidemasa, 4.2cm (1 5/8in) high; the third an archer peering over a shot and captured deer, inscribed Masanao and Yoshitomo, 4.5cm (15/8in) high. (3).Footnotes:Provenance:The third: purchased at Bonhams, London, 16 May 2013, lot 96.Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA and China is already prohibited.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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