Group of 9 carved ivory items. 1ST thru 6TH ITEM: Grouping of six Japanese ivory netsukes, all artist signed and inked (one with color), including four scholars, one god and one cyclops. Ranging in size from 1 1/4" H to 2 1/2" H. 7TH ITEM: Carved Japanese ivory okimono of maiden with maple leaf decorated […]
Lot 610: Four assorted carved ivory netsukes
Lot of 4 carved Asian ivory figural netsukes. 1st item: Horse, ivory or bone, signed on base, 2"H. 2nd item: Man with mask and eyes that bug out, signed on base, 1-1/2". 3rd item: man hunched over a pot of food, 1-1/4". 4th item: Man under a turtle shell, possibly Shou Lao, god of longevity. […]
Lot 608: 2 Ivory Netsukes, Snake & Dragon
1ST ITEM: Japanese ivory netsuke of coiled snake with mouth agape and frog perched on snake's body. Artist signed. 7/8" H x 2" W x 1-3/4" D. 2ND ITEM: Japanese ivory netsuke of coiled dragon with a pearl in the mouth. Artist signed. 2-1/8" dia. Retains the original fitted wooden box for both. Meiji Period. […]
Lot 609: Large carved bone or ivory monkey netsuke
Oversized bone or ivory zoomorphic figural netsuke, fully carved as a monkey or chimpanzee with six babies. Chinese or Japanese, early 20th century. Provenance: Private Middle Tennessee collection. 2-3/4"H x 2" Diameter. Condition: Hairline crack at top of monkey's head and at its lower right paw, probably age-related.
Lot 606: Pair of Peking Glass Vases
Pair of Peking Glass vases, green cut to white pheasant and other birds amongst foliate decoration. 10 3/4" H. 20th century. Condition: Excellent condition.
Lot 607: Ivory figural group of 6, various occupations
Set of six stained ivory figural netsukes, all signed and engaged in various occupations: Woodsman, Water man, cabinet maker, guard (with lantern), mask maker, candy or bread vendor. All signed on base. Chinese, early 20th century. Provenance: private Middle Tennessee collection. All approximately 2"H. Condition: Excellent condition.
Lot 605: Asian Silver Compote w/ Relief Decoration
Asian silver compote, the bowl with Hindu style hand hammered relief decoration supported by a figure in traditional dress with raised arms on a circular relief base. Two faint hallmarks to underside. 8 3/8″ H x 7 1/2″ dia. Late 19th century. Total weight 19.39 troy ounces. Condition: Overall very good condition.
Lot 604: Asian 19th c. Bronze Planter with copper 3-pc Bell
Asian 19th c. bronze planter and early 20th c. copper 3-piece bell. 1ST ITEM: Square bronze planter with serpent imagery, two handles and resting on four supports. 11-1/2 x 11-1/4". 19th century. 2ND ITEM: 3-piece copper bell with red patina and incised serpent decoration. 7-1/2" L. Early 20th century. (2 items) Condition: Overall very good […]
Lot 601: Bronze Bust of Laotian Female
Patinated bronze Laotian bust depicting a woman with a traditional hairstyle and accessories. Artist signed on back and mounted on a black painted wood stand. Bronze measures 9 1/4" H and 10" D. Wooden stand measures 4" by 4". Circa 1940's. Condition: Overall very good condition, some pitting, rubbing and slight residue to back of […]
Lot 599: Balinese Gouache on Canvas painting, Widja
Balinese gouache on canvas, signed lower right "I. G. N. Widja, Bali" (Ida Bagus Made Widja, Bali, 1912-1992), depicting Balinese dancers entertaining at court. Appears to retain the original hand carved wooden frame. 13 3/4" H x 17 1/2" W. Framed: 19 3/4" H x 23 1/2" W. 20th century. Condition: Overall very good, some […]