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A Japanese carved and stained ivory netsuke, Meiji/Taisho, modelled as a lady seated on horseback, accompanied by four furthe

Toovey's

Lot 1057

A Japanese carved and stained ivory netsuke, Meiji/Taisho, modelled as a lady seated on horseback, accompanied by four further family members, unsigned, height 4.1cm (one head repaired), together with another carved ivory netsuke, modelled to represent the fable Shita-kiri Suzume (the sparrow with a cut tongue), with seated gentleman and anthropomorphic sparrow holding a gourd water bottle, height 3.1cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

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An Indian carved ivory bed plaque, Kashmir or Orissa, possibly 13th/14th century, of rectangular form, finely carved and pier

Toovey's

Lot 1118

An Indian carved ivory bed plaque, Kashmir or Orissa, possibly 13th/14th century, of rectangular form, finely carved and pierced with a scene of a couple in amorous embrace framed by canopy, turned columns and balustrade, height 9.4cm. Provenance: from the estate of a West Sussex collector. Note: ivory plaques with erotic themes were probably used to ornament headpieces of royal beds in Orissa and were produced between the 13th and 16th centuries with little stylistic change.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

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A collection of Chinese Canton export ivory puzzles and games, mid to late 19th century, together with a Chinese carved ivory

Toovey's

Lot 1324

A collection of Chinese Canton export ivory puzzles and games, mid to late 19th century, together with a Chinese carved ivory figure group, 19th century, height 7.8cm (some faults).Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

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An Indian carved ivory dancing Shiva hair comb, 17th century, finely carved and pierced with the god dancing on a five-headed

Toovey's

Lot 1120

An Indian carved ivory dancing Shiva hair comb, 17th century, finely carved and pierced with the god dancing on a five-headed cobra forming a canopy, all framed by an arched flame mandala, length 15.4cm. Provenance: from the estate of a West Sussex collector.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

Live Auction

A Japanese carved and stained ivory netsuke, Meiji/Taisho period, modelled as a recumbent tiger, unsigned, length 4.5cm, toge

Toovey's

Lot 1059

A Japanese carved and stained ivory netsuke, Meiji/Taisho period, modelled as a recumbent tiger, unsigned, length 4.5cm, together with another Japanese ivory netsuke, modelled with a dog standing on a ball with plinth base, unsigned, height 5.5cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

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A small group of South-east Asian works of art, 19th and 20th century, including two Canton export ivory panels, carved with

Toovey's

Lot 1331

A small group of South-east Asian works of art, 19th and 20th century, including two Canton export ivory panels, carved with figures in village scenes, diameter 4cm and length 4cm, a Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji/Taisho period, modelled as a seated fisherman, height 7.8cm (birds head chipped and missing), and a soapstone monkey carving.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

Live Auction

An Indian ivory figural chess piece, probably 16th/17th century, carved as Parvati in a seated pose, height 4.5cm (faults). P

Toovey's

Lot 1117

An Indian ivory figural chess piece, probably 16th/17th century, carved as Parvati in a seated pose, height 4.5cm (faults). Provenance: from the estate of a West Sussex collector.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

Live Auction

A Japanese silver mounted ivory and lacquer diminutive pocket knife, Meiji/Taisho period, the ivory handle with inset turquoi

Toovey's

Lot 1273

A Japanese silver mounted ivory and lacquer diminutive pocket knife, Meiji/Taisho period, the ivory handle with inset turquoise cluster surmount, fitted with a steel blade, the tapered lacquer scabbard decorated with gilt foliage on a gold speckled lacquer ground, the silver mounts finely worked with relief scrolls, unsigned, total length 13.1cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

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A Chinese Canton export lacquer work box, mid-19th century, the domed lid and sides decorated in gilt with panels of figures

Toovey's

Lot 1045

A Chinese Canton export lacquer work box, mid-19th century, the domed lid and sides decorated in gilt with panels of figures in pavilion scenes on a dark brown/black ground, the compartmentalized interior fitted with various ivory sewing accoutrements, including clamps, boxes and needle case, length 36cm (lacking feet and some faults).Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

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A Japanese carved ivory okimono figure group of tortoises, Meiji period, finely modelled with a large tortoise grasping a lot

Toovey's

Lot 1058

A Japanese carved ivory okimono figure group of tortoises, Meiji period, finely modelled with a large tortoise grasping a lotus stem, as three small tortoises clamber over its shell, unsigned, length 7.5cm, height 3.6cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

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A Japanese carved and stained ivory netsuke, Meiji/Taisho period, modelled to represent the fable Shita-kiri Suzume (the spar

Toovey's

Lot 1056

A Japanese carved and stained ivory netsuke, Meiji/Taisho period, modelled to represent the fable Shita-kiri Suzume (the sparrow with a cut tongue), with a group of six anthropomorphic sparrows surrounding a standing gentleman, incised and stained two-character signature to base, height 3.6cm (minor faults).Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

Live Auction

Royal Worcester - Pair of blush ivory bamboo spill vases, lobed vase and tyg, printed marks, 12cm high and smaller

Clevedon Salerooms

Lot 302

Royal Worcester - Pair of blush ivory bamboo spill vases, lobed vase and tyg, printed marks, 12cm high and smaller

Live Auction

Early 19th Century inlaid mahogany chest of two short and three long drawers, each drawer with inlaid spandrels and with ivor

Clevedon Salerooms

Lot 434

Early 19th Century inlaid mahogany chest of two short and three long drawers, each drawer with inlaid spandrels and with ivory-centred knob handles, 106.5cm x 52cm x 97cm high

Live Auction

19th Century mahogany chest of two short and three long drawers with mother-of-pearl inlaid turned handles and ivory escutche

Clevedon Salerooms

Lot 553

19th Century mahogany chest of two short and three long drawers with mother-of-pearl inlaid turned handles and ivory escutcheons, on bracket feet, 92cm x 52cm x 90cm high

Live Auction

Early 20th Century ivory silk wedding dress, 140cm long

Clevedon Salerooms

Lot 180

Early 20th Century ivory silk wedding dress, 140cm long

Live Auction

A selection of carved Ivory animalsto include Lions, Rhino, Giraffe, Koi Carp, birds etc (all pre 1947) A selection of carved

The Rostrum Fine Art Auctioneers

Lot 420

A selection of carved Ivory animalsto include Lions, Rhino, Giraffe, Koi Carp, birds etc (all pre 1947) A selection of carved Ivory animalsto include Elephants, Frogs etc (all pre 1947)Qty: quantity / quantity

Live Auction

A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono of a lady with parasol, signed to baseTogether with a smaller example12cms & 10cms high

The Rostrum Fine Art Auctioneers

Lot 456

A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono of a lady with parasol, signed to baseTogether with a smaller example12cms & 10cms highQty: 2

Live Auction

Antique Faux Ivory Scrimshaw Solitaire Game Board replica signed John Adams25cm diameterQty: 1

The Rostrum Fine Art Auctioneers

Lot 783

Antique Faux Ivory Scrimshaw Solitaire Game Board replica signed John Adams25cm diameterQty: 1

Live Auction

A CARVED IVORY OLIPHANT. 18ins long.

John Nicholson's

Lot 1568

A CARVED IVORY OLIPHANT. 18ins long.

Live Auction

A SMALL COLUMD IVORY TRAVELLING CHESS SE with folding case board. 5.75ins.

John Nicholson's

Lot 1599

A SMALL COLUMD IVORY TRAVELLING CHESS SE with folding case board. 5.75ins.

Live Auction

A VERY GOOD VICTORIAN IVORY INLAID EBONY GAMES BOX, with playing cards and counters.

John Nicholson's

Lot 1601

A VERY GOOD VICTORIAN IVORY INLAID EBONY GAMES BOX, with playing cards and counters.

Live Auction

A 19TH CENTURY EUROPEAN IVORY LOCKET, 2.25ins x 2ins, carved with lily of the valley and other flower heads. The back with sl

John Nicholson's

Lot 1753

A 19TH CENTURY EUROPEAN IVORY LOCKET, 2.25ins x 2ins, carved with lily of the valley and other flower heads. The back with sliding panel.

Live Auction

A 19TH CENTURY EUROPEAN IVORY DOUBLE GOURD with delicate painting and carved with flowers which splits in half. 5ins.

John Nicholson's

Lot 1754

A 19TH CENTURY EUROPEAN IVORY DOUBLE GOURD with delicate painting and carved with flowers which splits in half. 5ins.

Live Auction

A 19TH CENTURY EUROPEAN IVORY DOUBLE GOURD with delicate painting and carved with flowers which splits in half. 4.25ns long.

John Nicholson's

Lot 1755

A 19TH CENTURY EUROPEAN IVORY DOUBLE GOURD with delicate painting and carved with flowers which splits in half. 4.25ns long.

Live Auction

A GOOD 19TH CENTURY CHINESE CARVED AND TURNED IVORY OPIUM PIPE, carved as a hand with bronze piece. Signed. 16ins long.

John Nicholson's

Lot 1758

A GOOD 19TH CENTURY CHINESE CARVED AND TURNED IVORY OPIUM PIPE, carved as a hand with bronze piece. Signed. 16ins long.

Live Auction

AN EDWARDIAN OVAL PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A YOUNG LADY, bust length, housed in a pierced ivory strutt frame with bi-fold front.

John Nicholson's

Lot 1816

AN EDWARDIAN OVAL PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A YOUNG LADY, bust length, housed in a pierced ivory strutt frame with bi-fold front. Painting: 2.75ins x 2.25ins.

Live Auction

AN 18TH CENTURY SILVER JUG with ivory handles. 5.5ins high.

John Nicholson's

Lot 1957

AN 18TH CENTURY SILVER JUG with ivory handles. 5.5ins high.

Live Auction

A GOOD 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN WALKING STICK, the ivory handle carved with a dog's head carrying a basket of groups with gold b

John Nicholson's

Lot 1361

A GOOD 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN WALKING STICK, the ivory handle carved with a dog's head carrying a basket of groups with gold band engraved, 1715 Nth 8th Street, A. Hexter. 35ins long.

Live Auction

AN EDWARDIAN PARASOL with gold mounted ivory handle. 35ins long.

John Nicholson's

Lot 1367

AN EDWARDIAN PARASOL with gold mounted ivory handle. 35ins long.

Live Auction

A RUSTIC RHINO PART RIDING CROP with carved ivory skull handle. 10ins long.

John Nicholson's

Lot 1369

A RUSTIC RHINO PART RIDING CROP with carved ivory skull handle. 10ins long.

Live Auction

A Hadleys Worcester blush ivory and shot silk candle stick, formed as a child seated by a tree, height 9ins - rubbing to gild

Philip Serrell

Lot 483

A Hadleys Worcester blush ivory and shot silk candle stick, formed as a child seated by a tree, height 9ins - rubbing to gilding but otherwise ok

Live Auction

A Royal Worcester blush ivory campana shaped covered vase, painted all around with Highland cattle in a landscape by John Sti

Philip Serrell

Lot 533

A Royal Worcester blush ivory campana shaped covered vase, painted all around with Highland cattle in a landscape by John Stinton, signed, having twin mask handles, puce mark to the base, shape number 1572, cover restored, height 10.5ins - Cover cracked and glued. The vase has rubbing to gilding but otherwise in good condition.

Live Auction

A Royal Worcester blush ivory vase, painted with pheasants in a landscape by Jas Stinton, signed, green Worcester mark to the

Philip Serrell

Lot 537

A Royal Worcester blush ivory vase, painted with pheasants in a landscape by Jas Stinton, signed, green Worcester mark to the base, shape number G957, height 3.5ins - Good condition

Live Auction

A WMF Art Nouveau plated watch stand, in the form of a stylised tulip, together with a tortoiseshell jewel casket, an ivory l

Philip Serrell

Lot 162

A WMF Art Nouveau plated watch stand, in the form of a stylised tulip, together with a tortoiseshell jewel casket, an ivory lace bobbin inscribed with the word "Merry", and a carved walnut inkwell

Live Auction

A small carved ivory figure of a seated Indian deity, raised on an ebonised base, height 4.5ins, together with four ivory ser

Philip Serrell

Lot 171

A small carved ivory figure of a seated Indian deity, raised on an ebonised base, height 4.5ins, together with four ivory serviette rings

Live Auction

A collection of six walking canes and an umbrella, with silver, gold, and ivory  handles

Philip Serrell

Lot 186

A collection of six walking canes and an umbrella, with silver, gold, and ivory handles

Live Auction

Collection of treen turned eggs, finely turned made from worldwide trees some that may be on the endangered list and others m

British Bespoke Auctions

Lot 91A

Collection of treen turned eggs, finely turned made from worldwide trees some that may be on the endangered list and others marked rare. Each egg has the name of the tree that it represents or numbers all of which are cross-referenced in a card index box and two booklets. There are 96 eggs on two layers in one bespoke specimen box and 185 on two layers in the other. Each egg has been lathe turned and polished by an experienced master craftsman/cabinet maker, who also crafted the specimen boxes together with the interior trays believed to be made in mahogany, the craftsman specialises in making boxes for scientific instruments. The collector has travelled world-wide to acquire the wood for the eggs and under each is a record of the type of tree both in English and Latin. A few examples of the more unusual treen eggs is as follows: Raspberry Jam Wood (Acacia Acumata) so named because of it's smell when freshly cut origin Australia; Snakewood Piratinera Guianensis - known as one of the heaviest woods South America; Anyan (Hardwickia Binata) India; Palmwood Black Palmira (Caryota Urens) from Burma only flowers once in its lifetime; Huon Pine (Dacridium Frankzinii) soft wood from Tasmania now protected; Cuban Mahogany (Swietania Mahagoni) grown in India on tea plantations; Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum SPP) from the West Indies noted as the heaviest hardwood in the world, sinks in water; Holly (Ilex SPP) nearest wood to ivory (rare); Padauk or Camwood (Pteroearpus Syauxii) West African (rare); Rengas (Melanorroea Laccifera) from Malaya; Rio Rosewood (Dalbergia Nigra) from Brazil very rare.

Live Auction

RINGARD A PARIS, A PAIR OF IVORY MOUNTED OPERA GLASSES, AN IVORY BARREL BOX. H 9cms. A PAIR OF IVORY PEPPERETTES TOGETHER WI

JS Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 1865

RINGARD A PARIS, A PAIR OF IVORY MOUNTED OPERA GLASSES, AN IVORY BARREL BOX. H 9cms. A PAIR OF IVORY PEPPERETTES TOGETHER WITH IVORY AND BONE SPOONS, PAGE TURNERS, KNIFE AND FORKFROM THE ESTATE OF PHILIP ASTLEY-JONES

Live Auction

A WATKINS AND HILL MERCURY THERMOMETER MOUNTED VERTICALLY ON AN IVORY SCALE. H 25.5cms.

JS Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 1901

A WATKINS AND HILL MERCURY THERMOMETER MOUNTED VERTICALLY ON AN IVORY SCALE. H 25.5cms.

Live Auction

A PAIR OF GRAND TOUR IVORY BUSTS ON SOCLE BASES, POSSIBLY DEPICTING LUCRETIUS AND MARCUS AURELIUS. H 10cms.FROM THE EST

JS Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 1909

A PAIR OF GRAND TOUR IVORY BUSTS ON SOCLE BASES, POSSIBLY DEPICTING LUCRETIUS AND MARCUS AURELIUS. H 10cms.FROM THE ESTATE OF PHILIP ASTLEY-JONES

Live Auction

A 19th C. SERPENTINITE GREEN TEA CANNISTER, THE OCTAGONAL BODY WITH A LABELLED IVORY SCREW CAP, EX EILA GRAHAME COLLECTION.

JS Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 1935

A 19th C. SERPENTINITE GREEN TEA CANNISTER, THE OCTAGONAL BODY WITH A LABELLED IVORY SCREW CAP, EX EILA GRAHAME COLLECTION. H 11cms.FROM THE ESTATE OF PHILIP ASTLEY-JONES

Live Auction

A MOTHER OF PEARL AND SILVER MOUNTED CARD CASE A CONTINENTAL SILVER CADDY SPOON, AND A STRING OF IVORY BEADS.

JS Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 2

A MOTHER OF PEARL AND SILVER MOUNTED CARD CASE A CONTINENTAL SILVER CADDY SPOON, AND A STRING OF IVORY BEADS.

Live Auction

ALVAR AALTO, an Artek Model 44 modernist lounge chair, designed 1935, made circa 1995, upholstered in ivory herringbone wool

Burstow & Hewett

Lot 1520

ALVAR AALTO, an Artek Model 44 modernist lounge chair, designed 1935, made circa 1995, upholstered in ivory herringbone wool with bent-ply arms, with maker's label, height 63cm. Very good condition

Live Auction

ALVAR AALTO, an Artek Model 44 modernist lounge chair, designed 1935, made circa 1995, upholstered in ivory herringbone wool

Burstow & Hewett

Lot 1519

ALVAR AALTO, an Artek Model 44 modernist lounge chair, designed 1935, made circa 1995, upholstered in ivory herringbone wool with bent-ply arms, with maker's label, height 63cm Very good condition

Live Auction

A SILVER LIDDED JAR, VARIOUS JEWELLERY TO INCLUDE SILVER, IVORY, AND COSTUME EXAMPLES ETC.

JS Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 22

A SILVER LIDDED JAR, VARIOUS JEWELLERY TO INCLUDE SILVER, IVORY, AND COSTUME EXAMPLES ETC.

Live Auction

A set of brass sovereign scales, a 19th Century ivory and white metal cigarette case, a satin wood example, a cased Ronson La

Special Auction Services

Lot 109

A set of brass sovereign scales, a 19th Century ivory and white metal cigarette case, a satin wood example, a cased Ronson Ladylight variflame (boxed), cased Calibre simulated mother of pearl cigarette case and lighter and a telescopic cigarette holder

Live Auction

An ivory and silver plated riding crop, circa 1920. Approx 75 cm long

Special Auction Services

Lot 49

An ivory and silver plated riding crop, circa 1920. Approx 75 cm long

Live Auction

A small oak early 20th century double hinged pen box with two glass inkwells with three ivory colour plaques. W:28cm x D:15c

Auction Antiques

Lot 361

A small oak early 20th century double hinged pen box with two glass inkwells with three ivory colour plaques. W:28cm x D:15cm x H:8cm

Live Auction

Five 19th Century Eastern carved ivory character figures, 3" high mounted on a wooden stand

Truro Auction Centre

Lot 230

Five 19th Century Eastern carved ivory character figures, 3" high mounted on a wooden stand

Live Auction

An 18th/19th Century Eastern carved ivory puzzle ball with figured decorated stem and dragon decorated sphere, 8" high

Truro Auction Centre

Lot 256

An 18th/19th Century Eastern carved ivory puzzle ball with figured decorated stem and dragon decorated sphere, 8" high

Live Auction

A 19th Century carved ivory rectangular picture frame decorated with flowers and leaves, 5¼" high

Truro Auction Centre

Lot 257

A 19th Century carved ivory rectangular picture frame decorated with flowers and leaves, 5¼" high

Live Auction

Two 19th century silver teaspoons, silver-plated meat fork with ivory mounted handle, various plated condiment cutlery, annoi

Truro Auction Centre

Lot 527

Two 19th century silver teaspoons, silver-plated meat fork with ivory mounted handle, various plated condiment cutlery, annoiting spooon etc.

Live Auction

A 19th century pinch-beck oval double-sided brooch with finely carved ivory panel depicting two doves on a pedestal urn amid

Truro Auction Centre

Lot 663

A 19th century pinch-beck oval double-sided brooch with finely carved ivory panel depicting two doves on a pedestal urn amid foliage

Live Auction

Art Nouveau cast gilt metal and ivoreen figure of a young girl with a basket of fruit at her feet, signed faintly on the base

Ewbank's

Lot 2005

Art Nouveau cast gilt metal and ivoreen figure of a young girl with a basket of fruit at her feet, signed faintly on the base, on a grey onyx socle, H33cmCondition Report: Ivory coloured material has not been tested, but does not have a grain. Some cracking to the top and back of the head, her right hand has been repaired at the fingers. Some slight wear to the gilded finish and slight chips to the base of the socle.

Live Auction

Art Deco Mirophar Brot cast metal triple mirror,42cm high,Condition Report: ivory coloured backs to the wing mirrors have sh

Ewbank's

Lot 2022

Art Deco Mirophar Brot cast metal triple mirror,42cm high,Condition Report: ivory coloured backs to the wing mirrors have shrunk and now hang slightly outside their frames, all wiring has been removed with only the mount and bayonet lamp fitting remaining. Wear to metal commensurate with age, no chips or cracks to the glass, some flaking of the silvering around light lens

Live Auction

A gentleman's 9ct yellow gold Omega wristwatch, circa 1960, ivory dial with gilt baton markers, signed 'Omega Automatic', to

Dawsons Auctioneers

Lot 411

A gentleman's 9ct yellow gold Omega wristwatch, circa 1960, ivory dial with gilt baton markers, signed 'Omega Automatic', to a 9ct yellow gold mesh link bracelet with folding deployant buckle, 24 jewel automatic movement, serial number 17187117, 9ct assay marks to the case, 'A.L.D' case manufacturers marks, case numbered '971 142371', case 34mm diameter, 60.9 grams all in

Live Auction

AN IVORY OKIMONO OF A PEELING BANANA WITH SILVER MOUNTIvory and silver (tested)Japan, Meiji periodThe banana peeling from two

Galerie Zacke

Lot 653

AN IVORY OKIMONO OF A PEELING BANANA WITH SILVER MOUNTIvory and silver (tested)Japan, Meiji periodThe banana peeling from two separate sections to reveal the fruit. Silver mount at the end for suspension.LENGTH 10.5 CM.Condition: Good condition; age cracks.Provenance: British private collection.This item contains or is made from elephant ivory 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. Please note that in compliance with EU regulation effective January 19th, 2022, all items carved from elephant ivory before 1947 must carry a legal trade permit issued by the Austrian ministry of trade, or any other appropriate authority within the European Union. For this reason, any sale of such item can only be concluded after such permit has been granted. All payments made prior to the issuance of the respective permit will be held in escrow until the application for the permit has been approved. Please note that according to EU regulation it may take up to 3 months until the permit has been granted. In case the permit is declined, or not granted after 3 months, the payment will be returned to the client immediately.

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A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE IVORY OKIMONO OF A FAMILY FISHING FOR TURTLESSigned with a kakihanJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The l

Galerie Zacke

Lot 644

A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE IVORY OKIMONO OF A FAMILY FISHING FOR TURTLESSigned with a kakihanJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The large okimono depicting a family of fishermen, the bucktoothed adult holding up his child which clumsily holds a basket with two turtles inside, the second child below holding up another turtle which has fallen out of the basket. The details are superbly carved. An elaborate sagemono set is tied to the man's obi in the back. The underside of the circular base is neatly incised with three further turtles surrounding the artist's monogram.HEIGHT 36 cmCondition: Excellent condition with minor wear and age cracks.Provenance: French private collection.This item contains or is made from elephant ivory 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. Please note that in compliance with EU regulation effective January 19th, 2022, all items carved from elephant ivory before 1947 must carry a legal trade permit issued by the Austrian ministry of trade, or any other appropriate authority within the European Union. For this reason, any sale of such item can only be concluded after such permit has been granted. All payments made prior to the issuance of the respective permit will be held in escrow until the application for the permit has been approved. Please note that according to EU regulation it may take up to 3 months until the permit has been granted. In case the permit is declined, or not granted after 3 months, the payment will be returned to the client immediately.

Live Auction

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A MONKEY, CICADA AND BAMBOOJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The stained ivory netsuke, depicting a monkey o

Galerie Zacke

Lot 482

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A MONKEY, CICADA AND BAMBOOJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The stained ivory netsuke, depicting a monkey on top of a bamboo stem and a cicada crawling towards the monkey. The two symmetrical himotoshi through the back of the bamboo and with the signature. HEIGHT 6.3 cmCondition: Good condition with minimal wear. Provenance: European private collection.This item contains or is made from elephant ivory 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. Please note that in compliance with EU regulation effective January 19th, 2022, all items carved from elephant ivory before 1947 must carry a legal trade permit issued by the Austrian ministry of trade, or any other appropriate authority within the European Union. For this reason, any sale of such item can only be concluded after such permit has been granted. All payments made prior to the issuance of the respective permit will be held in escrow until the application for the permit has been approved. Please note that according to EU regulation it may take up to 3 months until the permit has been granted. In case the permit is declined, or not granted after 3 months, the payment will be returned to the client immediately.

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A GROUP OF FOUR IVORY NETSUKEJapan, 18th-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Comprising two ivory netsuke of Hotei, a walrus

Galerie Zacke

Lot 449

A GROUP OF FOUR IVORY NETSUKEJapan, 18th-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Comprising two ivory netsuke of Hotei, a walrus ivory netsuke of gamma sennin holding a cane and seated on a large rock with a toad, minutely inked, and an ivory netsuke of Fukurokuju, his face very expressive.HEIGHT 4 - 6.7 cmCondition: Very good condition with age cracks. Provenance: German private collection.This item contains or is made from elephant ivory 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. Please note that in compliance with EU regulation effective January 19th, 2022, all items carved from elephant ivory before 1947 must carry a legal trade permit issued by the Austrian ministry of trade, or any other appropriate authority within the European Union. For this reason, any sale of such item can only be concluded after such permit has been granted. All payments made prior to the issuance of the respective permit will be held in escrow until the application for the permit has been approved. Please note that according to EU regulation it may take up to 3 months until the permit has been granted. In case the permit is declined, or not granted after 3 months, the payment will be returned to the client immediately.

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