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˜WOOD NETSUKE OF A MAN PICKING HIS EAR, CIRCA 1870 highly expressive and amusing, signed: Ryukosai Jugyoku with seal ju on an ivory tablet 2.6cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council.Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.

PORCELAIN NETSUKE OF A CROUCHING SHISHI LION, CIRCA 1870 with a loose ball in its mouth, unsigned 4.1cm long Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.

WOOD NETSUKE OF A BOY PETTING A CAT, CIRCA 1870 the cord holes with stained bone rings, signed on a red lacquer tablet: Ryomin [for Ono Ryomin] 3.1cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.

PARTLY LACQUERED WOOD NETSUKE OF A MAN AND BOY, CIRCA 1870 the man holding a cat on his upraised hand, unsigned 5.6cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.

˜STAINED IVORY SEAL CASE NETSUKE, CIRCA 1850 a case on either side with sliding cover, the top carved with two small men, unsigned 4.5cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.

˜LARGE WOOD NETSUKE WITH LUCKY GODS DAIKOKU AND EBISU INSIDE, CIRCA 1870 the hinged sphere opens to reveal the gods standing on a platform with sculptures of a Buddhist lion and the fox god Inari, some ivory elements, signed: Hosui 4.7cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.

WOOD NETSUKE OF AN ACTOR AS SHOJO, CIRCA 1870 unsigned 3.5cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.

SAISHIKI (LACQUERED WOOD) NETSUKE OF HAN GENERAL KAN'U, CIRCA 1870 stroking his beard and holding his halberd behind him, signed: Shuzan 5.7cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.

˜IVORY NETSUKE OF A WOMAN WITH A CAT, CIRCA 1850 she holds a large open fan in her voluminous sleeve, unsigned 4.1cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.

SAISHIKI (LACQUERED WOOD) NETSUKE OF ABURA BOZU (THE OIL THIEF), CIRCA 1870 signed: Shuzan 5.3cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.

˜WALRUS IVORY NETSUKE OF THE LUCKY GOD DAIKOKU WITH HIS RICE BALE, CIRCA 1870 unsigned 3.8cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.

˜STAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF A NIO ON A GIANT SANDAL, CIRCA 1870 unsigned 4.5cm long Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.

˜LARGE IVORY NETSUKE OF A MONKEY AND YOUNG, CIRCA 1800 the adult a performing monkey in a jacket, its eyes inlaid with dark horn pupils, incised details, unsigned 4.9cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.

WOOD NETSUKE OF A BOY CRUSHING A FIREFLY WITH A FAN, CIRCA 1870 signed: Gyokkei 2.9cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.

˜STAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF THE LUCKY GOD JUROJIN WITH A MINOGAME, CIRCA 1870 all symbolic of longevity, the stain over the beard intentionally scraped away for effect, signed: Tomochika 4cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.

STAG ANTLER NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT OX, CIRCA 1800 with eyes inlaid in dark horn, signed: Tomomasa 5.5cm long Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.

˜IVORY NETSUKE OF A MIRROR POLISHER, CIRCA 1850 signed: Masayuki 3.2cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.

˜PARTLY STAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF A MAN WITH OKAME, CIRCA 1870 he pointing at a suggestively shaped ginseng root, with erotic intent, signed: Hidenobu 3.1cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council.Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.

WOOD NETSUKE OF CHOKWARO SENNIN, CIRCA 1800 spirited carving, the hermit dancing on one foot with his horse tipping out of his gourd, unsigned 6.5 cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.

STAG ANTLER NETSUKE OF A CICADA, CIRCA 1870 unsigned 6.1cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.

˜CHINESE IVORY DOCTOR'S MODEL ADAPTED AS A NETSUKE, 18TH CENTURY the lower half lacquered in Japan, the middle pierced with cord holes, unsigned 8.5cm long Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.

˜STAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF TWO PUPPIES, CIRCA 1850 their eyes inlaid in dark horn, unsigned 2.9cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council.Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.

WOOD NETSUKE OF SEIOBO WITH A BASKET OF IMMORTAL PEACHES, CIRCA 1850 seated on a bed of clouds, signature tablet lost 3cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.

SAISHIKI (LACQUERED WOOD) NETSUKE OF OKAME, CIRCA 1870 signed: Shuzan 4.5cm high Provenance: The Netsuke Collection of Charles Ephrussi (1849-1905), acquired 1870s, Hotel Ephrussi, Rue de Monceau, Paris; a wedding gift in 1898 to his cousin Ritter Viktor von Ephrussi (1860-1945) and Baroness Emilie (Emmy) Schey von Koromla (1879-1938), Palais Ephrussi, Ringstrasse, Vienna; retrieved post-war from their hiding place by their daughter Elizabeth de Waal (1899-1991); given by her to her brother Ignaz (Iggie) Ephrussi (1906-1994), Tokyo; bequeathed by him to his great-nephew Edmund de Waal (born 1964), London, the collection featured in his memoir 'The Hare With Amber Eyes'. Auction proceeds to be donated to The Refugee Council.Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.

A SIGNED JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY NETSUKE OF A SEATED SAMURAI, his face grimacing above an open book on a lectern, the base with an engraved signature on a red lacquer reserve, 1.75in high.

A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD STAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF A BOY HOLDING A JUROJIN MASK, 2.25in long.

A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY NETSUKE OF PUPPY PLAYING WITH A SHELL, his feet forming the himotoshi, 1.5in long & 1.2in high.

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SIGNED JAPANESE STAINED BONE NETSUKE OF A SNAIL, crawling along a leaf above two logs, 1.75in long & 1.3in high.

A SIGNED JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY TANUKI RACOON DOG NETSUKE, beating his enlarged belly, the fur stained and engraved, the base with an engraved signature, 1.5in high.

A SIGNED JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY NETSUKE OF A KNEELING MAN CLAD IN A LOIN CLOTH, possibly a rat catcher, leaning forward on a box, the base with an engraved signature, 1.4in high.

A SIGNED JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY NETSUKE OF A DARUMA DOLL, with frowning expression, his mouth stained red, the base with an engraved signature, 1.25in high.

A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD MARINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A TALL STANDING MAN, the man’s feet forming the himotoshi, with a monkey on his shoulder and an otter at his feet, 5.5in high.

A SIGNED JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY NETSUKE OF HOTEI, standing and bearing peach over his shoulder, the reverse with an engraved signature, 1.9in high.

A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD STAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF A DANCER & HIS SON, the man holding an upturned fan, 2.9in high.

TWO SMALL EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, 1.1in & 0.6in high; together with a small ivory okimono of Fukurokuju reading a book, 1.5in high. (3)

A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY NETSUKE OF A SEATED ONI NOH MASK MAKER, 1.4in high.

A SIGNED JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY NETSUKE OF A SQUATTING BOY HOLDING AN AXE, the base with an engraved signature, 1.3in high.

A SIGNED GOOD QUALITY JAPANESE ONE CASE BOXWOOD INRO, the inro carved in the form of a cicada, the matching netsuke and ojime similarly carved, the underside of the inro with an engraved signature, the inro 4.5in long.

A SIGNED JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD STAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF AN ONI MERMAN, the base with an engraved signature, 2.4in high.

A PAIR OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE BONE NETSUKE OF CICADA, 1.9in long.

A SIGNED JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD STAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF A SEATED ARTISAN, the base with an engraved signature, 1.1in high.

A JAPANESE STAINED IVORY-STYLE SHELL FORM NETSUKE, 2in wide.

A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD STAG ANTLER NETSUKE OF A STANDING DUTCHMAN, 2.5in high.

A GOOD QUALITY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD STAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF RAT BURROWING INTO A STRAW BALE, 1.5in wide & 1in high.

A SIGNED JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY NETSUKE OF A STANDING BOY, with uplifted face and holding a mirror, the base with an engraved signature, 1.9in high.

A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD STAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF TENAGA, his long arms stretched out above his head and forming the himotoshi, 3in high.

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SIGNED JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE OF A RECLINING SOW, the base with an engraved signature, 1.8in long & 0.6in high.

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKE OF A MASK MAKER, 1.25in high.

A JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD STAINED IVORY NETSUKE OF A SEATED ARTISAN, wielding a mallet, 1.3in high.

A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE NETSUKE TINDER LIGHTER, the ovoid metal case decorated with flower heads in yellow and white metals, brass push-button catch opens the lid to reveal a small snaphaunce or flintlock mechanism operated with a further brass push-button.

A Japanese ivory netsuke, carved a badger and a hare, Meiji period, circa 1890, 3.5cm high/see illustration Condition Report: This lot contains an element of pre-1947 ivory (export restrictions may apply)

A Japanese ivory netsuke, carved zodiac of Animals, signed Meigyo Kusai, 2.5cm high Condition Report: This lot contains an element of pre-1947 ivory (export restrictions may apply) Good condition.

A late 19th century Japanese carved netsuke depicting a large skull topped with a rooster and chicken, H.8.4 W.4cm

A Japanese wood Netsuke, 19th c. depicting man smoking a pipe.

Four ivory netsuke of men

Two ivory netsuke of rats

A Collection of Thirty-Nine Various Japanese Ojime, various dates and materials, some signed; A Carved Boxwood Ojime, as a boat containing a man and foliage; and A Metal Mounted Ivory Manju Netsuke, Meiji period, with two ojime (qty)

A Japanese Ivory Netsuke, Edo period, as a kneeling Oni holding a half pot, 4cm high Provenance: Barry Davies Antiques

A Japanese Ivory Netsuke, Meiji period, as a Bakemono wrapped in lotus leaves with articulated tongue, 7.5cm high

A Japanese Ivory Netsuke, Edo/Meiji period, as a standing figure in loose robes, 7.5cm high; and A Similar Netsuke, as an Oni sitting on top of a temple bell, 5.5cm high