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TWO JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF ANIMALS MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY The first intricately carved as the Junichi, the twelve zodiac animals climbing upon each other; the other depicting a group of rats bundled up in a ball, their eyes inlaid in horn, both unsigned, 4.1cm and 4.2cm respectively. (2) Provenance: from the collection of a lady of title, and thence by descent. See Japanese Works of Art, 1st July 2020, for the first part of this private collection of netsuke sold in these rooms.

TWO JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF MONKEYS MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY The first primate clutching a large peach before him, its eyes inlaid with dark beads and the teeth rendered in bone, signed Toyomasa underneath the fruit; the other netsuke carved as an adult and its young, the larger primate gently supporting the head of the other; their eyes inlaid in horn and signed Ikko at the back, 3.5cm and 3.8cm respectively. Provenance: from the collection of a lady of title, and thence by descent. See Japanese Works of Art, 1st July 2020, for the first part of this private collection of netsuke sold in these rooms.

TWO LARGE WOOD NETSUKE OF SHISHI EDO AND MEIJI PERIODS, 18TH AND 19TH CENTURIES The first lion dog depicted on an octagonal plinth, each side with an inscription; the beast bares its fangs in a snarl as a multitude of small chidori birds perch on its back, signed underneath; the second shishi sitting on its haunches and scratching its ear with its hind leg, unsigned, 4.2cm and 5.5cm respectively. (2) Provenance: from the collection of a lady of title, and thence by descent. See Japanese Works of Art, 1st July 2020, for the first part of this private collection of netsuke sold in these rooms.

THREE JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY The first carved as the Chinese General Kan'u clutching his beard whilst holding his guandao halberd behind his back, signed Shuko / Kanemitsu; the second depicting a karako trying to lift a large sack, signed Bokusai; the last netsuke carved as Shoki the demon queller attempting to close the lid on a barrel containing an oni, their eyes inlaid in horn, unsigned; 6.3cm max. (3) Provenance: from the collection of a lady of title, and thence by descent. See Japanese Works of Art, 1st July 2020, for the first part of this private collection of netsuke sold in these rooms. Cf. F Meinertzhagen, The Meinertzhagen Card Index on Netsuke in the Archives of the British Museum, Part B, p.772, where a netsuke of Kan'u by Shuko is illustrated, possibly this very piece. Also, see Part A, p. 15, where a netsuke of a boy with a large sack by Bokusai is mentioned.

THREE JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF FIGURES EDO AND MEIJI PERIODS, 18TH AND 19TH CENTURIES The tallest carved as Ashinaga carrying Tenaga on his shoulders, his long-armed friend holding a large fish; the second depicting a sennin standing on one leg whilst cupping his ear; the third Chodoryo Sennin holding a woven basket in one hand and supporting his pet shishi on his back with the other, signed, possibly Hachichiku, 9.5cm max. (3) Provenance: from the collection of a lady of title, and thence by descent. See Japanese Works of Art, 1st July 2020, for the first part of this private collection of netsuke sold in these rooms.

THREE JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY The first carved as a tiger scratching its ear, its pupils inlaid and its hair finely rendered, signed Masanobu; the second depicting another tiger rolled up in a ball and licking between its legs, its eyes in gold lacquer, signed Kokei; the third depicting two puppies at play, their eyes in dark horn, signed Kikugawa, 4.3cm max. (3) Provenance: from the collection of a lady of title, and thence by descent. See Japanese Works of Art, 1st July 2020, for the first part of this private collection of netsuke sold in these rooms.

A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF A RAM EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY Recumbent and with its head slightly turned to the right, its long wavy hair naturalistically rendered, its eyes inlaid in brass and with remnants of red pigments in its mouth, signed Masanori underneath with kao, 4.6cm. Provenance: from the collection of a lady of title, and thence by descent. See Japanese Works of Art, 1st July 2020, for the first part of this private collection of netsuke sold in these rooms. Cf. F Meinertzhagen, The Meinertzhagen Card Index on Netsuke in the Archives of the British Museum, Part A, p.465, where a netsuke of a ram by Masanori is illustrated and discussed, possibly this very piece.

A JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE OF A HARE WITH AMBER EYES EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY Recumbant and with its head turned towards its back, the hair finely rendered to suggest a piebald colouring, its eyes inlaid with minute beads, signed Masanao with kao underneath for Masanao of Yamada (Ise Province), 5cm. Provenance: from the collection of a lady of title, and thence by descent. See Japanese Works of Art, 1st July 2020, for the first part of this private collection of netsuke sold in these rooms.

A JAPANESE SHUNGA EROTIC BOXWOOD SASHI NETSUKE EDO PERIOD, 18TH OR 19TH CENTURY The well-worn surface carved as Okame, the Goddess of Mirth holds a rounded mushroom in one hand and a double gourd in the other, her long robes opening loosely to reveal her cleavage, she smiles contentedly, unsigned, 15.5cm. Provenance: from the collection of a lady of title, and thence by descent. See Japanese Works of Art, 1st July 2020, for the first part of this private collection of netsuke sold in these rooms.

A TALL JAPANESE SAISHIKI PAINTED WOOD NETSUKE EDO PERIOD, 18TH CENTURY In the style of Yoshimura Shuzan, carved as a bugaku dancer performing the genjoraku, his rich garments decorated in polychrome and with some details in gilt on the hinoki (cypress) wood, unsigned, 8.5cm. PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE. Provenance: from the collection of a lady of title, and thence by descent. See Japanese Works of Art, 1st July 2020, for the first part of this private collection of netsuke sold in these rooms.

A carved Chinese hardwood netsuke - Rat on fruit

A carved Chinese hardwood netsuke - Two turtles in a barrel

A carved Chinese hardwood netsuke - Rabbit

A carved Chinese hardwood netsuke - Rabbit feeding

A carved Chinese hardwood netsuke - Pig

A carved Chinese hardwood netsuke - Two rats on fruit

A carved Chinese hardwood netsuke - Tiger

A carved Chinese hardwood netsuke - Rat holding corn

A carved Chinese hardwood netsuke - Village elder holding a sack

A carved Chinese hardwood netsuke - Two rats on fruit

A carved Chinese bone netsuke - Village elder holding a sack

A carved Chinese bone netsuke - Village elder with staff

A carved Chinese bone netsuke - Lady with hair bow

A carved Chinese bone netsuke - Gentleman holding a basket

Carved fruit wood netsuke of Oriental monk with signature to base.

Carved fruit wood netsuke of a mouse signed to base.

3 Chinese Netsuke s signed to base.

Oriental monk Netsuke signed to base.

A bone netsuke:

A Chinese carved ivory brooch with a gold coloured mount, sold with a antique South Sea Island Netsuke of Mermaid form. Netsuke 5 x 3.5cm. Brooch is 5.5cm in dia

Two contemporary oriental wooden Netsuke mice.

Three late 19th century Japanese ivory netsuke

Six assorted netsuke.

Six assorted netsuke.

* Box. Japanese ivory box, Meiji period (1868-1912), finely carved in relief with tigers fighting an elephant, with red seal mark to the lower right, the base with an old manuscript label, 5cm high x 12cm wide x 7.8cm deep, together with two ivory netsuke, one carved as a sumo wrestler, 3.5cm high, the other as a scroll with face of a man and spider, both signedQty: (3)

A mid 19th century Japanese netsuke from Edo period. Not signed. In carved wood portraying a standing 'Ashinaga' carrying on his back his friend 'Tenaga', who is grabbing an octopus coiled on Ashinaga's feet, 58,7x27,2x26,6 mm. 7,16 gr.

A 19th century Japanese netsuke from Edo period. Not signed. In carved elephant ivory portryaing a Shishi resting over a sphere, with the mouth open and a mobile ball inside, 37,5x39,7x25 mm. 28 gr. Elephant ivory specimen previous to 7/1/1947, as stated by the regulations CE 338/97 of 12/9/1996, article 2w.

A 19th century Japanese netsuke from Meiji period. Not signed. In carved elephant ivory portraying a Karako with horn buns pulling a gigant vinegar jar, 31,1x32,4x26,4 mm. 22 gr. Elephant ivory specimen previous to 7/1/1947, as stated by the regulations CE 338/97 of 12/9/1996, article 2w.

A 19th century Japanese netsuke from Meiji period. Signed Kotekisai-Rakumin on the base. In carved elephant ivory portraying the offering of a fisherman to a group of marine deities, 32,2x32,5x20,3 mm. 8 gr. Elephant ivory specimen previous to 7/1/1947, as stated by the regulations CE 338/97 of 12/9/1996, article 2w.

A 19th century Japanese netsuke from Meiji period. Not signed. In carved elephant ivory portraying a monkey sat on a gigant khaki, 39,4x29,2x29 mm. 24 gr. Elephant ivory specimen previous to 7/1/1947, as stated by the regulations CE 338/97 of 12/9/1996, article 2w.

A 19th century Japanese netsuke okimono from Meiji period. Not signed. In carved elephant ivory portraying an elder man drinking sake, a child next to him, pours the drink from a flask, 46,5x44x37,2 mm. 45 gr. Elephant ivory specimen previous to 7/1/1947, as stated by the regulations CE 338/97 of 12/9/1996, article 2w.

A 19th century Japanese netsuke from Meiji period. Signed Masakazu on the base. In carved elephant ivory portraying a takarabune with the Seven Gods of Fortune sailing, 20x44,9x15,5 mm. 10 gr. Elephant ivory specimen previous to 7/1/1947, as stated by the regulations CE 338/97 of 12/9/1996, article 2w.

A 19th century Japanese netsuke from Meiji period. Not signed. In carved elephant ivory portraying a pumpkin with many leaves, 59,8x21,6x17,6 mm. 16 gr. Elephant ivory specimen previous to 7/1/1947, as stated by the regulations CE 338/97 of 12/9/1996, article 2w.

A 19th century Japanese manju type netsuke from Meiji period. Not signed. In carved elephant ivory portraying a karako with a kakemono, 16,1x43,8x43,8 mm. 36 gr. Elephant ivory specimen previous to 7/1/1947, as stated by the regulations CE 338/97 of 12/9/1996, article 2w.

An 18th century Japanese netsuke from Edo period. Not signed. In carved elephant ivory depicting a Mandarin character lying on the floor and resting his head on his right hand while holding a fan with the left one, 3x3,5x2,1 cm. 17,4 gr. Elephant ivory specimen previous to 7/1/1947, as stated by the regulations CE 338/97 of 12/9/1996, article 2w.

A late 19th century Japanese netsuke from Meiji period. Not signed. In carved ivory portraying a mask sculpteur sat on the floor next to his child, who is helping him,m 41x41,7x24,3 mm. 20,61 gr. With an expert's report issued by the Spanish Federation of Antique dealers attached. Elephant ivory specimen previous to 7/1/1947, as stated by the regulations CE 338/97 of 12/9/1996, article 2w.

A 19th century Japanese netsuke from Meiji period. Not signed. In carved elephant ivory portraying a pair of characters from the period walking, 38,7x28,5x13,6 mm. 9 gr. Elephant ivory specimen previous to 7/1/1947, as stated by the regulations CE 338/97 of 12/9/1996, article 2w.

A 19th century Japanese netsuke from Meiji period. Not signed. In carved elephant ivory portraying Saizo, one of the Manzai dancers, 48,1x28x33,1 mm. 32 gr. Elephant ivory specimen previous to 7/1/1947, as stated by the regulations CE 338/97 of 12/9/1996, article 2w.

A 19th century Japanese netsuke from Edo period. Not signed. In carved elephant ivory portraying a recumbent ox, 20,2x49,6x31,4 mm. 23 gr. It shows some cracking. Elephant ivory specimen previous to 7/1/1947, as stated by the regulations CE 338/97 of 12/9/1996, article 2w.

A 19th century Japanese netsuke from Edo period. Not signed. In carved elephant ivory portraying two ONis over the clouds, one playing the drum while the other holds a big sack, 41,3x40,2x32,2 mm. 47 gr. Elephant ivory specimen previous to 7/1/1947, as stated by the regulations CE 338/97 of 12/9/1996, article 2w.

A 19th century Japanese netsuke from Meiji period. Signed HIdezan on the back. In carved elephant ivory portraying Hotei carrying Benten over his shoulders, 66,7x36x31,1 mm. 37 gr. Elephant ivory specimen previous to 7/1/1947, as stated by the regulations CE 338/97 of 12/9/1996, article 2w.

A Japanese netsuke from Meiji period circa 1850-1875. Signed Mumitsu on the back. In carved ivory portraying a standing 'Shoki' grabbing an 'Oni' with his left hand and hiding a sword with the right one, 52,7x25,9x16,4 mm. 14,17 gr. Elephant ivory specimen previous to 7/1/1947, as stated by the regulations CE 338/97 of 12/9/1996, article 2w.

A 19th century Japanese netsuke. Signed Tomomasa, In carved elephant ivory portraying 'Eji' sat on the floor, smoking in his 'kiseru' and grabbing a 'kinchaku' with his left hand, 3,98x3,08x2,26 cm. 19,6 gr. Elephant ivory specimen previous to 7/1/1947, as stated by the regulations CE 338/97 of 12/9/1996, article 2w.

A 19th century Japanese netsuke okimono from Meiji period. Signed Tadahide on a red kanji on the base. In carved elephant ivory portraying a kneeling mother carrying her child over her shoulders, 43,7x37,5x31,5 mm. 22,9 gr. Elephant ivory specimen previous to 7/1/1947, as stated by the regulations CE 338/97 of 12/9/1996, article 2w.

A mid 19th century Japanese netsuke from Edo period. Signed Tomochika with a kakihan on the back. In carved elephant tusk portraying a standing kid helping his father to carry a gigant pumpkin over his shoulders, 42,9x30,1x21,2 mm. 15,75 gr. Elephant ivory specimen previous to 7/1/1947, as stated by the regulations CE 338/97 of 12/9/1996, article 2w.

A Japanese netsuke from Edo period circa 1800. Not signed. In carved ivory portraying a wolf sat on the floor with the head turned to his right and the tail between his back paws, 31x45x24,7 mm. 25,49 gr. Elephant ivory specimen previous to 7/1/1947, as stated by the regulations CE 338/97 of 12/9/1996, article 2w.

An early 19th century Japanese netsuke from Edo period. Not signed. In carved icory portraying a horse trying to get out from a pumpkin, 33x43,9x21 mm. 19,92 gr. Published on Mateu Guillem, "NETSUKE. Las grandes miniaturas de la escultura japonesa", Barcelona: 1998. Page 134. Elephant ivory specimen previous to 7/1/1947, as stated by the regulations CE 338/97 of 12/9/1996, article 2w.

A Japanese netsuke circa 1870-1880. Not signed. In carved ivory portraying an Oni sat on the floor resting over a big rolling pin and playing three drums with his right hand, 21,4x30,3x30,8 mm. 7,27 gr. Published on Mateu Guillem, "NETSUKE. Las grandes miniaturas de la escultura japonesa", Barcelona: 1998. Page 47. Elephant ivory specimen previous to 7/1/1947, as stated by the regulations CE 338/97 of 12/9/1996, article 2w.

A late 18th century Japanese netsuke from Edo period. In carved elephant ivory portraying a snail eatingthe low part of a mushroom, 18,5x41,9x34,8 mm. 14,99 gr. Elephant ivory specimen previous to 7/1/1947, as stated by the regulations CE 338/97 of 12/9/1996, article 2w.

A mid 19th century Japanese netsuke from Edo period. Signed Tomochika on the base. In carved elephant ivory portraying a chemist grinding curative herbs in a mortar, 34,8x28,6x20 mm. 13,81 gr. Elephant ivory specimen previous to 7/1/1947, as stated by the regulations CE 338/97 of 12/9/1996, article 2w. Similar pieces published on Schwartz Karl M.:"Netsuke Subjects Addendum: A Supplementary Study on Netsuke Themes with Reference to Their Interpretation and Symbolism", Akademische Druck- und Verlagsanstalt, vol II, pág. 47, nº 141.