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LITERATURE THE BAUR COLLECTION Two volumes, one dedicated to netsuke and the other to Japanese lacquer. (2) PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.

TWO JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY One carved as three travellers on a boat, one a sarumawashi with his pet monkey, signed Masamin underneath; the other depicting Chinese sages in a bamboo grove, the base carved a two-character signature possibly reading Ganshu / Shugetsu and an unusual kao, 7cm and 3cm. (2)

AN UNUSUAL JAPANESE WOOD AND CORAL NETSUKE EDO PERIOD, 18TH OR 19TH CENTURY Naturalistically modelled as the severed tentacle of an octopus, the carving in dark wood, possibly ebony, the tentacle with realistic suckers to the side and the end entwined around a small branch of coral, 5.5cm.

A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF A FROG MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY The large amphibian depicted crouching with its head slightly turned to the left, its bulging eyes inlaid, the warts and bumps on its skin realistically rendered in ukibori, a two-character signature for Sukeyuki in a rectangular cartouche underneath, 4.7cm. Cf. G Lazarnick, Netsuke & Inro Artists, and How to Read Their Signatures, vol.II, p.1052, for an example of a frog netsuke by Sukeyuki, possibly this very piece.

A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF MONKEYS MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY Realistically carved as a primate cradling her young before her, their hair finely rendered and their eyes inlaid in light and dark horn, signed Ikko in a shaped reserve at the back, 3.6cm. See Japanese Works of Art, 14th November 2018, lot 847 for a related netsuke by Ikko sold in these rooms. Also, see Christie's London, 15th May 2013, lot 421 for another example. Cf. F Meinertzhagen, The Meinertzhagen Card Index on Netsuke in the Archives of the British Museum, Part A, p.225 where other monkeys by Ikko are listed.

FOUR JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF FIGURES MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY The first in dark wood, possibly ebony, carved as Gama Sennin laughing whilst standing with his right foot on his large pet toad, the eyes of the amphibian inlaid in horn, a two-character signature for Ryuzan underneath; another a seated man using a nose tickler to sneeze, signed Hokei in a rectangular reserve to the base; the third an elderly couple tying down a small wolf before them, unsigned; the last a man carrying a large sack on his back with the faces of two distraught oni poking from holes, signed Minko, 4.6cm max. (4)

TWO JAPANESE NETSUKE MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY One in dark wood, carved as a large pumpkin with movable seeds inside visible through a slit in the fruit's flesh, with a two-character signature for Gyokuso and a seal mark for Ji; the other made from a corozo nut and depicting a snail on a fruit, unsigned, 3.5cm and 4cm. (2)

A JAPANESE GOLD AND BLACK LACQUER THREE-CASE INRO MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY Decorated with a continuous design of a cockerel, a hen and their chicks pecking seeds, the birds amongst large chrysanthemum flowers, the design rendered in gold, silver and red takamaki-e and ­nashiji lacquer on the black roiro ground, a two-character signature possibly for Toyo and with a kao to the base; attached to a coral ojime and with an en-suite ivory manju netsuke with a large cockerel to the top, the inro 7.4cm. Provenance: an American private collection, purchased 1990s-2010s.

AN UNUSAL JAPANESE LACQUER NETSUKE MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY Modelled as a rabbit and a monkey neck-wrestling, the primate depicted in red and gold lacquer with its eyes inlaid with minute mother of pearl and black beads, his opponent in silver lacquer and its eyes inlaid with red beads, unsigned, 3.9cm. Provenance: an American private collection, purchased 1990s-2010s.

THREE JAPANESE NETSUKE MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY Two in wood, the largest depicting a spider on a persimmon, the body of the insect in mother of pearl; the other carved as a bundle of firewood in a woven basket; the third netsuke a small rat peeping out of Daikoku's sack of treasures, the rodent movable, the bag probably made of corozo nut, all unsigned, 4cm max. (3)

19th-century Japanese Ivory netsuke a man on a bamboo shoot, an ivory figure of Budai and a Japanese embossed brass box 5cm

A quantity of hardwood netsuke and other carvings, signed

A 19th century Japanese carved ivory netsuke - man and monkey, 4cm tall, in good condition

A well carved antique Japanese Meiji netsuke of a seated man with a rat on his back, 3.5cm x 3cm, some age related cracks but generally good

A 19th century Japanese carved ivory figure, 11cm tall, chips to foot and some age related cracks, also with a netsuke of a seated man, missing his hand otherwise good

A 19th century Japanese Meiji carved ivory netsuke of a bearded man, 6.5cm tall, in good condition

A 19th century Japanese Meiji carved netsuke - old man and children, signed, 4cm x 4cm, in good condition

A Chinese pale celadon jade carving of grapes and vine leaves, together with a similar sized carved jade netsuke of a monkey-like creature with large ears (4.25cm) (2)

A SMALL JAPANESE CARVED WOOD SKULL NETSUKE Signed 2.25ins

A SMALL JAPANESE WOOD DRAGON NETSUKE signed

A SMALL JAPANESE CARVED WOOD FROG & TURTLE NETSUKE Signed, 1.75ins long.

A SMALL JAPANESE CARVED WOOD MONKEY NETSUKE Signed, 1.75ins

A CARVED BONE FIVE FACE NETSUKE 1.25ins diameter

A CARVED BONE INSECT NETSUKE 1.75ins

2 Japanese ivory netsuke depicting sages with children, Meiji Period, height 4.5cm (2)

A group of 4 Japanese ivory netsuke, including fish design, signed Masamitsu, length 5cm, figure of a man and child, signed Gyokushi, a basket design netsuke, signed Masayuki, and a netsuke of 2 cranes, together with 2 Chinese snuff bottles (6)

A Japanese ivory netsuke in the form of a flamingo, signed under the base, Meiji Period, length 4cm

A fine quality Japanese Kagamibuta bowl-shaped netsuke, with inset white metal relief plaque depicting Samurai Warriors, the handwoven embroidered pouch having a white metal dragon mount attached by a multi-strand plated chain, netsuke diameter 4.8cm, pouch width 14cm

3 Japanese ivory netsuke and okimono depicting a cat holding a fish, length 5cm, monkey holding a dragon mask, height 5cm, and a bug on fruit, length 4cm (3)

An ivory and mother of pearl manju netsuke, in two sections, carved with a boy, the cord with a silver ball, signed, 4.5cm diameter

An antique Japanese ivory netsuke in the form of sculptor carving a head, 5.5cm high and a carved soapstone miniature figure

Two Meiji period ivory Japanese pill boxes with engraved lion and elephant head, an antique ivory letter opener and an elephant netsuke

A Japanese ivory netsuke of a mouse. Unsigned. Height approx. 31 mm.

Group of various Japanese netsuke. To include an ivory netsuke int the form of an aubergine group. Ivory netsuke in the form of a pumpkin. Ivory netsuke in the form of a leaf with metal ring mount. Hollow ivory netsuke of flowers. A carved tush netsuke depicting a man standing on a stool and a turquoise coloured netsuke carved as a figure holding a brush over his shoulder. Approx. 4-11cm lengths. (5) Provenance: Property of an English gentleman, acquired in the 1990s and early 2000s.

A Japanese ivory netsuke of figure holding a mallet with bag, possibly Daikoku. Together with an ivory netsuke of Buddha and boy, signed. Meiji period. Each 4cm length (2) Provenance: Property of an English gentleman, acquired in the 1990s and early 2000s.

A group of five ivory Manju netsuke. To include a two-piece Manju netsuke of bathing scene, signed. Manju netsuke depicting a farmer. Netsuke depicting bird flying into waves with rocks, signed 'Shunko'. A walrus ivory Manju netsuke of Daruma with book and another walrus Manju netsuke of Sage on donkey, signed Kozan. Meiji period. 5-6.5cm. (5) Provenance: Property of an English gentleman, acquired in the 1990s and early 2000s.

A Japanese ivory Netsuke in the form of a skull. The skull with incised decoration of a spiders web with spider and loose leaves. Signed to the lower back of the skull in red. Provenance: Property of an English gentleman, acquired in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Three Japanese carved wood netsukes. To include a dragon amongst clouds with gilt eyes (unsigned). A carved wood netsuke of Fukurokuju (unsigned). A carved wood netsuke of a barrel maker, signed to base. Sizes 3-6cm. (3) Provenance: Property of an English gentleman, acquired in the 1990s and early 2000s.

A Japanese ivory netsuke in the form of a finger citron/Buddha's hand, Meiji period. Together with ivory 'Gingko nuts' netsuke, with maker's mark. Finger citron approx. 6cm length. Nuts 4cm length. (2) Provenance: Property of an English gentleman, acquired in the 1990s and early 2000s.

An unusual Japanese jawbone netsuke. Possibly from the upper jaw of a fox. The top of the netsuke with red lacquer. Meiji period. Approx. 4cm length Provenance: Purchased from Brian Page Antiques 9th November 2000. Property of an English gentleman, acquired in the 1990s and early 2000s.

A Japanese amber and horn netsuke in the form of a double gourd. Meiji Period. Length 6cm. Provenance: Purchased from Brian Page Antiques 9th November 2000. An unusual Japanese jawbone netsuke. Possibly from the upper jaw of a fox. The top of the netsuke with re lacquer. Provenance: Purchased from Brian Page Antiques 9th November 2000. Property of an English gentleman, acquired in the 1990s and early 2000s.

A Japanese carved wood netsuke in the form of a wolf with a skull. Signed to base. Meiji period. Height 4cm Provenance: Purchased from Brian Page Antiques 9th November 2000. Property of an English gentleman, acquired in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Four Japanese netsuke. To include a mouse on basket of mushrooms, Meiji period. A boxwood netsuke of man with bag and stick (signed). A carved nut netsuke with metal ring mount. A carved horn netsuke in the form of a deer. Sizes 4-8cm (4) Provenance: Property of an English gentleman, acquired in the 1990s and early 2000s.

A Japanese double-gourd Hyotan sake flask with wooden stopper on rope tassels. Attached to the rope is a carved wooden netsuke of a mask in the form of a lady, signed to back. Provenance: Property of an English gentleman, acquired in the 1990s and early 2000s.

FOUR JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED MAMMOTH IVORY NETSUKE - each carving of a typical day to day life scene - depicting men and women in daily chores, one of the carving signed for 2 Matsukichi - (4) 4cm up to 5cm .

A JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT QUAIL - seated upon stylized leaf, signed underside 4cm

A JAPANESE MEIJI / TAISHO PERIOD CARVED IVORY NETSUKE OF TWO dogs - the parent recumbent with pup aside, underside signed - 4cm

A JAPANESE CARVED WOODEN NETSUKE OF TWO MONKEYS - one seated monkey with its young, signed underside reading " Matsatsugo" - 4cm

TWO JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED IVORY NETSUKE - one depicting ashinaga the fisherman 5cm, together with a drunken man drinking from a gourd 3.5cm

A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED IVORY NETSUKE OF A SNAKE - the snake coiled in to itself, 4cm `

A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED IVORY NETSUKE OF A BOAR AND DOGS - the boar / pig seated aside four puppy dogs, the underside signed " Tadatoshi" 3.9cm

A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED IVORY NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT OXEN - the oxen recumbent - the underside signed " Tamaishi" 5cm

A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED IVORY NETSUKE - SHEEP & LAMB - the sheep recumbent with its young - underside signed " Gyokushi / Guokubun" 5cm

A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED IVORY NETSUKE OF A BOY - the boy stood holding and looking down at his inro 3cm

A LARGER JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED IVORY NETSUKE - MAN AND PEACOCK - the man stood holding in his arms a peacock, signed to the foot " Gyokoshi / Tamayuki "7.5cm

A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED IVORY NETSUKE - BOY & HOBBY HORSE - the boy depicted riding upon his hobby horse, signed " Mitsumasa " 5cm

A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED IVORY NETSUKE OF A WARRIOR - the warrior stood in traditional attire holding his beard - the underside signed " Gyokurin / Gyokurinite " 4.5cm

A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED IVORY NETSUKE - FUKURA SUZUME - carved with its feet underside and a seal signature " Masanao " 4cm

A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED IVORY KAGAMIBUTA NETSUKE - carved with the scene of a boy seated - with trees or foliage - 5cm

A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CARVED IVORY KAGIMIBUTA NETSUKE OF A RABBIT / HARE - the netsuke carved with a hair or rabbit, the underside with a gold or gold coloured signature tablet " Gyokuzan " 6cm