Percy Van Eman Ivory (American, 1883-1960) oil on canvas illustration art painting depicting a ghostly, ethereal woman in white appearing to gentleman dressed in dark suit and standing beside a window. Signed P.V.E. Ivory lower right. Molded wood grain frame. Sight: 34 1/2" H x 25 1/2" W. Frame: 41" H x 32" W. Biography: […]
Lot 901: Chinese Ivory Medicine Doll & Carved Ivory Lidded Box
1st item: Chinese female carved ivory medicine doll depicted unclothed, except for two bangles, earrings, and shoes, lying on her side with one hand supporting her head. Fitted with a custom rectangular hardwood stand. Retains the original 1976 purchase receipt from Moon Gate galleries in Singapore. Doll measures 8" L. Stand measures 8 1/2" L. […]
Lot 175: 7 Asian Carved Ivory Items
Grouping of seven (7) assembled carved ivory items including; one (1) Japanese carved citrus fruit with an interior carving of a village fishing landscape, signed on the base with remnants of yellow polychrome paint; one (1) carved Chinese laughing Buddha mounted upon a round hardwood stand; one (1) Chinese carved crab, and four (4) carved […]
Lot 876: Pair of 18th Cent. Carved Ivory Figurines
Two (2) 18th century Continental carved ivory full length figurines, possibly of saints; one depicting a woman with hands in a prayer position and wearing flowing robes, 7 1/8"H, the other depicting a man with two fingers raised, his bare feet atop an eight-sided plinth and further raised on a carved oval base, 8 5/8"H […]
Lot 373: Senufo People, African Ivory Coast Carved Granary Door
African Ivory Coast Senufo People low relief carved concave wooden door with vertical hinge decorated with animals, including crocodiles, ancestral portraits, and other symbols. Wired for hanging en verso. 48 1/2" H x 23" W x 1" D. 20th century. Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. Note: This door was most likely […]
Lot 92: Dominique Alonzo Bronze & Ivory Sculpture
Dominique Alonzo (France,1910-1930) cold painted bronze and ivory sculpture depicting a young woman with bonnet and simple dress, holding a bundle in one arm. Signed on the base "D. Alonzo". Additionally stamped "Bronze France" and "Etling Paris". Mounted onto a circular bronze base. Figure – 8 1/2" H. 9" total H. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition.
Lot 336: Ivory okimono, woman and child
Japanese Ivory Okimono figure of a woman and child. The woman holds a basket with several fish dangling from a pole and has inked dark hair, while the child clutching her skirts appears to be pointing at something. 7 1/2"H. Provenance: the estate of Sarah Hunter Hicks Green, formerly of Historic Devon Farm, Nashville, Tennessee. […]
Lot 937: Sterling Coin Purses & Ivory/gold Sewing Kit
Items 1-3: Group of 3 vintage sterling purses, Watrous Mfg. Co, c. 1930, coin purse w/ money clip and mirror (broken); Webster Co., c. 1900 purse w/ leather interior; Roger Williams Silver Co., c. 1900-1913, compact.. 2 7/8" to 3 1/2" H x 2 1/2 to 2 5/8" W x 3/8" to 1/2" D. 9.84 […]
Lot 924: Persian Sarouk Rug w/ Ivory Center
Persian Sarouk area rug, wool and cotton, with ivory center medallion, blue field and salmon, green, light blue and gold secondary colors of vine and floral design. Old fabric label en verso. 77 3/4" L x 49 1/4" W. Provenance – The Estate of Eddie Jack Miller, Johnson City, TN. Condition: Overall wear in body […]
Lot 407: Japanese Carved Ivory Female & Screen, 2nd Quarter
Asian carved ivory partially nude female mounted to the front of a traditional reticulated two panel screen (held together by screws) with pierced and carved shou symbol, phoenix and dragon decoration. Additional inscribed foliate, sun and magic fungus decoration to screen and base with additional inscribed foliate decoration. The whole mounted on a triangular fitted […]
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