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A SUPERB IVORY NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT OX, ATTRIBUTED TO OKATOMOAttributed to Yamaguchi Okatomo, signed Tomotada 友忠Japan, Kyoto, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)A fine and powerfully crafted ivory netsuke of a recumbent ox with his head turned to the left, the eyes carefully inlaid in dark horn giving life to the expression. The bulky animal has a pronounced spine, a finely incised fur coat, and a rope halter passes through the nose ring, over the horns and all the way around to its tail, ending in a little loop. The underside is beautifully carved as well, showing the hooves tucked beneath the body. Generously excavated and asymmetrical himotoshi through the underside. Signed within a rectangular reserve between the himotoshi TOMOTADA – however much more likely a work by his star pupil Okatomo.LENGTH 6 cmCondition: Very good condition with only minor wear and expected age cracks. Beautiful, deep patina.Provenance: Old Viennese private collection.Literature comparison:Compare a closely related, albeit more worn, ivory netsuke of a recumbent ox, signed Okatomo, illustrated in Ducros, Alain (1987) Netsuke & Sagemono 2, p. 52, no. 24.Auction comparison:Compare a closely related ivory netsuke of a cow, signed Tomotada, also probably by Okatomo, dated late 18th to early 19th century, at Zacke, Asian Art Discovers, 21 January 2021, Vienna, lot 346 (sold for EUR 8,848).Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 24-B-0096).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood 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. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
A RARE MINIATURE SILVER AND GOLD SEAL DEPICTING A EUROPEAN HOUNDJapan, 19th centuryThe silver seal with a finial in the form of a sleek hound, its ears laid back, a gold cord looping beneath the abdomen of the dog attaching to a loose ring for suspension, its slender form sitting on its haunches atop the seal plate incised with the single kanji character Ko 康 (peaceful, happy, healthy).HEIGHT 1.6 cmCondition: Very good condition with only minor wear.
TWO ANTLER OJIMEJapan, 19th centuryThe small bell finely stained and carved with a loop ring at the top. The seal type ojime carved with an elephant finial standing on a circular base decorated with a rinzu pattern along the side.HEIGHT 2.3 cm (the largest)Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and natural flaws.Museum comparison:Compare a closely related ivory seal ojime with an elephant, dated 1750-1850, in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford University, accession number EA1956.3893.Literature comparison:Compare a closely related antler ojime in the shape of a bell, dated 19th century, illustrated in Sagemonoya (2002) Netsuke, Ojime & Masatoshi's Kabuki, p. 62, no. 187.
A FINE AND LARGE LACQUERED GOURD NETSUKE WITH A CHUBBY HARE AMONGST AUTUMN GRASSESUnsignedJapan, late 19th centuryA dual function netsuke serving both as a toggle and a container for powdered ink. The lacquerer has chosen a remarkably large and attractively shaped natural gourd bearing a beautiful grain. The design is lacquered in mostly gold takamaki-e and hiramaki-e with a chubby rabbit in a field of tall grasses and blossoming kiku (chrysanthemum). Banded at the waist with a silver twisted cord with a loose ring cord attachment serving as the himotoshi and finished with a silver chrysanthemum fitting and screwed stopper.HEIGHT 7.5 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear.Provenance: Ex-collection Charles Greenfield. Helmut Laudenbach, Munich, 1985. Private collection of Heidi Haupt-Battaglia (1921-2019), Switzerland, acquired from the above on 8 February 1985. A copy of the collector's notes, confirming the provenance above, and stating a purchase price of CHF 3,300 (or approx. EUR 5,400 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing), accompanies this lot. The original label from Helmut Laudenbach, Munich, is attached to the collector's notes.Museum comparison:Compare a closely related lacquered gourd netsuke, formerly in the Avery Brundage collection, in the San Francisco Asian Art Museum, accession no. B70Y156.Auction comparison:Compare a closely related lacquered gourd netsuke, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 29 October 2021, Vienna, lot 313 (sold for EUR 2,102).
ANRAKU: A FINE AND HUMOROUS WOOD NETSUKE OF TANUKI DISGUISED AS A PRIESTBy Shukosai Anraku(sai), signed Anraku 安乐Japan, Osaka, second half of the 19th centuryThe mythical creature seated in meditation with its hands folded in its lap, almost completely enveloped in its loosely fitted robe secured by a ring to the shoulder, the amusingly carved expression detailed with glaring eyes double inlaid in bone and dark horn. The hairwork of the tanuki is minutely incised. Two horn-ringed himotoshi to the underside and signed on an inlaid signature tablet ANRAKU.LENGTH 4.2 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear and a small nick to his robe by the left knee.Provenance: From a private collection in France. With an old collector's label to the underside, 'I(1994).'The tanuki possesses magical powers and can change forms, sometimes into Buddhist monks; they are jovial and love drinking sake, but are also dangerous, as they have been known to suffocate hunters with their enormous scrotums.Museum comparison:Compare a closely related wood netsuke of a standing tanuki disguised as a priest, apparently unsigned but likely by the same artist, in the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, accession number B70Y352.Auction comparison:Compare a related wood netsuke of stretching daruma by the same artist with similar inlays, signed Anraku, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 3 November 2023, Vienna, lot 167 (EUR 5,850). Also compare a wood netsuke of Okame by Kokeisai Sansho at Bonhams, Myth, Mirth and Magic - Important Netsuke and Sagemono from the Guy de Lasteyrie Collection, 14 June 2023, Paris, lot 4 (sold for EUR 40,960).
A RARE WOOD AND IRON NETSUKE OF A MINIATURE TANEGASHIMA TEPPO (RIFLE)UnsignedJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The miniature rifle carved from wood with brass and iron fittings, and gold nonume-zogan lotus and scrolling designs to the barrel. A small kiku (chrysanthemum) fitting to the underside suspending a loose ring functioning as the cord attachment.LENGTH 4.7 cmCondition: Very good condition with only minor wear.Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary.Auction comparison:Compare a similar netsuke of a teppo at Bonhams, Fine Chinese and Japanese Works of Art Part I, 14 December 2020, Los Angeles, lot 201 (sold for USD 1,530).
A small collection of jewellery, comprising a Victorian 9ct gold and amethyst spider bar brooch, a 9ct and silver bracelet with seven octagonal gold sections joined by silver links, total weight 13.7g, plus an amethyst/purple stone necklace, silver continental money purse, 9ct gold bar brooch with three pale blue stones, silver joey 3d coin bangle and 9ct gold ring, a/f, marcasite ring. (1 bag)
A group of of three 9ct gold dress rings, comprising a pear shaped blue stone ring, 18.57mm at widest point, size P, a red stone ring, flanked by three small diamonds to each shoulder, size P, together with a five blue stone ring, flanked by illusion setting with small diamond chip, total weight 7.6g. (3)
Three 9ct gold dress rings, comprising an opal and ruby daisy ring, the central oval opal 8 by 6mm, size P/Q, 3.3g, a blue and white sapphire cluster ring, oval blue sapphire 5 by 2mm, size G, a/f, 2.g, an illusion set thirteen stone diamond ring, central round cut stone, 1mm diameter, size N, 2.3g. (3)
A Chinese 18ct yellow gold and jade set bracelet, formed of circular panels decorated with Chinese characters, alternating with circular jade panels inset with a small circular gold Chinese character, marked to clasp TC 18, with attached safety chain, 20.3g gross, 1.5 by 18cm, together with a 9ct yellow gold ring, set with a cabochon malachite, 12 by 17mm, size O, 5.5g. (2)
A group of three dress rings, comprising a three stone opal ring, largest stone 12.02 by 10.16mm, with a black glass backing to each stone, on a gold plated silver band, size S/T, another three stone opal ring, on 9ct gold band, size Q, together with a 9ct gold and pearl ring, with raised, curled shoulders, size P/Q, total weight 8.1g. (3)
A quantity of silver jewellery including reticulated bracelet, Thai Niello bracelet, charm bracelet with charms including fox head and book, sterling silver ingot pendant, St. Christopher pendants, hinged oval lockets, thick rope twist necklace, 68.5cm long, thin chain necklaces, sterling silver ring with moonstone cabochon, weighable silver 7.7toz. (1 bag)
A Belle Epoque 18ct gold and platinum circular-cut diamond single-stone ring, with single-cut diamond trefoil shoulders and engraved band, principal diamond estimated weight 1.50ct, G-H colour, SI clarity, stamped 18ct and PLAT, ring size I, 3.3gOverall good conditionDiamonds are bright and livelyPrincipal diamond with small nick to girdle that appears to extend into stoneSome light marks and wear to engraving, discolouration and scratches, in keeping with age and general wearClients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lotFor enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
A platinum peridot and diamond cluster ring, peridot estimated weight 1.50ct, estimated total diamond weight 0.55ct, I-K colour, VS2-SI2 clarity, stamped PLAT, ring size N, 4.1gOverall good conditionLength of ring head 1.4cmDiamonds are well matched, bright and lively Peridot is a light slightly yellowish green hue, well saturated with good clarityPeridot in good condition Some light marks, in keeping with age and general wearClients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lotFor enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
An 18ct gold rectangular-shape diamond cluster dress ring, estimated total diamond weight 0.70ct, H-I colour, VS2-SI1 clarity, hallmarks for London 1989, ring size L, 3.7g Overall condition good Length of ring head 1.4cm Diamonds are well matched, bright and lively One diamond/gallery rail slightly out of shape Light marks and scratches, in keeping with general age and wear Clients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lot For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
A gold smoky quartz cocktail ring, with wirework band, smoky quartz estimated weight 42ct, marks to band indistinct, ring size K, 20.5gOverall good conditionLength of ring head 3.1cmCitrine is a slightly orangish brown hue, well saturated with good clarityCitrine with light abrasionsCitrine claws slightly loose, may benefit from attentionSome light marks and discolouration in keeping with age and general wearClients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lotFor enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
Two 18ct gold diamond cluster rings, estimated total diamond weight 1.20ct, both with hallmarks, ring sizes J and K, 5.4gOverall good conditionDiamonds are fairly bright and livelySome light marks and scratches, in keeping with age and general wearOne ring with thinning to bandClients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lotFor enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
An early 20th century 9ct gold belcher-link chain necklace, with spring ring clasp, stamped 9c, length 49.2cm, 7.1gOverall good conditionSome light marks and discolouration in keeping with age and general wearBolt ring clasp in working condition, slightly stiffClients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lotFor enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
A mid 20th century platinum old-cut diamond single-stone ring, diamond estimated weight 0.60ct, G-H colour, VS2-SI1 clarity, stamped PLAT, ring size K, 2.3gOverall good conditionDiamond is bright and livelyDiamond with small mineral inclusions and natural to girdle, visible to aided eyeLight marks and scratches, in keeping with general wearClients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lotFor enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
A silver brown diamond and diamond dress ring, brown diamond estimated weight 0.50ct, P1 clarity, estimated total diamond weight 0.60ct, ring size N1/2, 9.2gOverall good conditionWidth of band at widest point 2cmDiamonds are well matched, bright and livelyBrown diamond is a golden brown hue, well saturatedDark mineral inclusion and two feathers below crown facets visible to the unaided eyeSome light marks, in keeping with age and general wearClients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lotFor enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
A late Georgian gold and silver, old-cut diamond cluster dress ring, estimated total diamond weight 0.30ct, ring size Q, 2.9gOverall good conditionDiamonds have a yellowish to brown hueFour diamonds with abrasions or nicks to crown facetsSome marks, discolouration and scratches, in keeping with age and general wearEvidence of resizingClients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lotFor enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com
An 18ct gold amethyst and brilliant-cut diamond cocktail ring, amethyst estimated weight 30ct, estimated total diamond weight 0.30ct, ring size M, 13.8gOverall good conditionLength of ring head 2.4cmDiamonds are well matched, bright and livelyAmethyst is a medium purple hue, fairly well saturated with good clarityAmethyst with light abrasions to facet edgesSome marks and scratches, in keeping with age and wearClients are advised to view and inspect items before bidding and they must satisfy themselves as to the condition of every lotFor enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com

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