Chinese carved ivory clamshell sculpture, the interior intricately carved with vignettes of people at work, trees, buildings, rickshaw and horse, the lid with integral carved fish and frog figures. Later hardwood stand. 6" wide x 3" deep x 2" high (4"H with stand). Chinese, early 20th century. Provenance: estate of Alice Leigh, Little Rock, Arkansas. […]
Lot 208: Chinese Ivory Letter Opener, Famille Rose Bowl
Chinese Ivory Letter Opener & Famille Rose porcelain bowl. 1st item: Chinese carved ivory and brass letter opener. Ivory handle, foo dog decoration and engraved brass tip with bat and hardstone decoration. 10 3/4" L. 20th century. 2nd item: Famille rose porcelain bowl decorated with floral sprays and geometric interior border. 2-1/2"H x 6" diameter. […]
Lot 19: Japanese Ivory Netsukes & Okimono, 3 pcs.
Three signed Japanese ivory pieces including two netsukes and one okimono. Item 1: Carved and inked ivory kinetic netsuke figure with a movable two-sided face, holding large hatchet and decapitated head. Signed on right foot. 2 1/8" H. Item 2: Carved and inked ivory netsuke depicting a Samuri warrior with swords and shield, signed on […]
Lot 18: Carved ivory Guan Yin figure with prunus, 12"H
Large Chinese carved ivory figure or okimono of the female deity Kwan Yin, depicted holding a flowering prunus branch. Attached to a hardwood stand. Figure 12"H not including base, 14"H with base. Chinese or Japanese, late 19th to early 20th century. Provenance: estate of Alice Leigh, Little Rock, Arkansas. Condition: Ivory figure in good condition […]
Lot 17: Carved ivory Guan Yin figure with vase, 12"H
Large Chinese carved ivory figure or okimono of the female deity Kwan Yin, depicted pouring out the swirling contents of a vase. Attached to a hardwood stand. Figure 12"H not including base, 14"H with base. Chinese or Japanese, late 19th to early 20th century. Provenance: estate of Alice Leigh, Little Rock, Arkansas. Condition: Ivory figure […]
Lot 16: Finely carved ivory horse okimono
Ivory okimono of a standing horse with carved mane, saddle, and tassels, with stained highlight details. Signed on base. 4"H. Chinese or Japanese, late 19th to early 20th century. Provenance: estate of Alice Leigh, Little Rock, Arkansas. Condition: Overall very good condition with light patination and wear to stained areas.
Lot 15: Eight Chinese carved ivory horses of Mu Wang
Group of eight Chinese carved ivory figures depicting the horses of Mu Wang, all in various poses – standing, resting, running. Each with separate carved hardwood stand. Ranging in height from 2-1/2" to 4-1/2" including stands. Chinese, early 20th century. Provenance: estate of Alice Leigh, Little Rock, Arkansas. Condition: Overall excellent condition, some with light […]
Lot 13: Carved Japanese Ivory Netsuke of Turtles
Carved Japanese ivory netsuke of a basket filled with seven turtles. Artist signed on the base. 1 3/4" x 1 1/4". Late 19th/ Early 20th century. Condition: Very good condition.
Lot 10: 2 Chinese snuff bottles including horn and ivory
1st item: Chinese horn snuff bottle with silver filigree mounts, adorned with small red and blue stones (possibly turqouise and red coral) and rose glass "jewels". Embossed four petal flower symbol on base. 3" overall. Chinese, probably Qing period, late 19th century. 2nd item: Chinese snuff bottle with relief carved designs, probably stained bone or […]
Lot 687: Grouping of Carved Inuit Walrus and Ivory Items
Grouping of carved Inuit walrus and Asian ivory, early 20th century. 1ST ITEM: Inuit carved walrus tusk small mixing trough with attached whale decoration, 4-1/2" L. 2ND ITEM: Carved ivory cigarette holder with dragon claw and ball decoration, 4-1/8" L. 3RD ITEM: Carved ivory letter opener with horse head handle, 6-1/2" L. Condition: Overall very […]
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