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Auction House:
Webb's
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Ivory
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** An elephant ivory Chinese decorated tusk, on carved wooden stand. Finely incised and linked with a scene of court and legendary figures, scholars and scribes in mountain landscape with dragon and pheonix. The reverse with a fine caligraphy poem. Length 92… ***
*** A good large early Meiji period elephant ivory carving of a Samurai warrior in full battle armour, he stands on guard on top of a rocky outcrop holding a yari while his companion looks out below. Both figures and all the details are very well rendered… ***
*** A large contemporary Chinese carved ivory sculpture of fishermen in a boat, very finely detailed with nets poles and three figures riding the crests of waves on elaborate rosewood wave stand. Overall length 46 cm ***
*** A fine large and rare early Meiji Sectioned marine ivory figure group carving, the farmer stands with a smile holding a basket of peonies and a locquats branch while his Son carries a basket of the fruit, the details and sumi diaper tunic patterns well… ***
*** A pair of Chinese ivory Buddhist monk figures, with ink hairwork details standing on silver inlaid champleve cloisonne stands. Height 16 cm ***
*** A late 19th century ivory tusk section vase finely and deeply carved with a continuous scene of dragons chasing pearls among the clouds. Wooden stand. Height 23 cm ***
*** A good and rare late Meiji period miniature shibayama Kodansu. All surfaces panelled in ivory and decorated with coloured lacquer depicting a bubble blower, cockerel, peony birds and Mt Fujiyama. Beyond are cranes with a landscape of tree trunks and… ***
*** A Japanese Meiji carved ivory tusk ornament on wooden plinth C. 1910, finely carved with a line of five sparrows in a grape vine. The leaves and vines extremely well and deeply carved in full relief. Length 53 cm including stand. ***
*** A pair of Chinese ivory figures of Emperor and Empress, detailed carving with original wooden base, 20th century, height 30 cm ***
*** A Japanese ivory carved group tusk, signed Fisher or boatmen clutching paddles and harpoons while ascending a rocky outcrop just above the waves, a fir tree tree clinging to the rock face, other figures with fans and two female figures nearer the top.… ***
*** A well carved late Meiji C.1910 - early Taisho period ivory bridge carving unusual in that it is fully carved with a line of five fat sparrows inside a twisting grape vine. All the details are strongly carved and the whole piece is supported on a carved… ***
*** A good tall Chinese late 19th century carved ivory brush holder C. 1890, the elephant tusk section finely carved with a continuous scene of figures, pagodas and trees on a background of intricate pierced intersecting circles. Wooden base. Height 22.5 cm ***
*** A good tall Meiji period walrus marine ivory carving of a Street vendor, he stands on a rocky plinth with a dog at his feet. He is holding a lantern and is supporting a Buddha figure with lotus sceptre that has appeared in the smoke above him. Sumi… ***
*** An impressive Chinese or Japanese ivory carved tusk section, fully decorated with an intricately carved village landscape. height 120 mm. Depth 9.5 cm ***
*** A large 19th century Japanese ivory tusk vase on base, the massive curved section is well carved with a procession of ten figures amidst a landscape of buildings and pine trees. All this on a very finely pierced quatrefoil diaper patterned background.… ***
*** A Remarkable pair of Indian ivory elephants. Intricately carved and both have ornate covers and a mahout with a Howdah and two dignatories inside. Originally presented to a diplomat in the 1930's. Height 20 cm ***
*** A Chinese 20th century ivory carved figurine of a slender female the tall beauty with an elaborate bird hairstyle carved in the round, wearing a long flowing robe and adornments of four lotus medallions, each carved with symbols for longevity and harmony… ***
*** A very fine Chinese late 19th century ivory jewel casket the lid and four sides finely carved with shaped cartouches of figures and flowers. Sectioned ivory boarders and the base on four squat bat feeet. Inside with fitted tray, purple velvet lining, key,… ***
*** A Japanese carved ivory figure group carved from the tip of a large tusk depicting a couple with their attendants beneath a pine tree on a rocky outcrop. Height 23.5 cm ***
*** A finely carved Chinese Victorian ivory card case C. 1875, Canton exported to the West. Completely carved with a very intricate scene of figures in a domestic and pagoda landscape with trees. Dimensions 115 x 7.5 cm ***
*** A good tall Meiji period marine ivory walrus tusk carving of the goddess of Mercy, Kwanne (Chinese Kwanyin), she is standing on a rock base and holding her lotus sceptre. Two small devotee children gaze at her adoringly from below, the robes finely etched… ***
*** A Chinese ivory tusk vase on pierced wooden stand carved all over with a scene of figures in a landscape depicting dwellings, wisteria vines and pine trees. Note; base is loose. Height 23 cm including stand ***
*** A pair of Chinese ivory carved figures of a husband and wife, hand coloured, circa 1960. Height 18.5 cm ***
*** A, Japanese ivory carved and polychromed figure of a reclining Buddha figure, rendered sleeping on a lotus leaf, signed. Width 14.5 cm. Width 6 cm. Height 5 cm ***
*** A small Chinese decorative ivory panel with carved rosewood stand. One side finely incised and inked with a scene of a figure in a mountain landscape. The other with a microscopic calligraphy poem. Height 14 cm ***
*** A pair of Chinese well carved ivory lions with young C. 1930, both with powerfully carved manes and limbs. Wooden stands. Total length 12 cm ***
*** A good 19th century Chinese ivory figure of the goddess Kwanyin. The well carved figure stands with lotus sceptre and beaded fringe while a young devotee sits at the base holding an incense pot. Height 21.5 cm ***
*** A 19th century Chinese Canton ivory card case C. 1870, with shaped edge, completely carved with an intricate scene of figures in a tree and a pagoda landscape. Scroll leaf border. Dimensions 10.5 x 7 cm ***
*** A fine quality Indian ivory model of the Taj Mahal, c. 1930, on wooden stand with glass cover, electrified for use as a table lamp (working), height to top of the case 28.5 cm ***
*** A 19th century carved Indian ivory incense holder with a procession of elephants around the base and tigers attacking deer and an elephant up the central column. Tusker finial. Height 20 cm ***
*** A late 19th century Chinese carved ivory figure of Shou, standing with knobbly staff, floral sceptre and crane. All details well rendered. Carved pine tree wooden plinth, 'God of Longevity'. Total height 19 cm ***
*** A Japanese Meiji ivory animal group carving, depicting linked lions tigers monkeys and elephant on a black wood stand. Repairs length 29 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory Guan Yin figure the figure standing with sceptre and books next to a small boy. Height 19 cm ***
*** A Chinese ivory cylindrical stand vase with dragons on a pierced ground. Height 7.2 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory Pleasure boat small losses, possibly early 20th century. Length 21.5 cm ***
*** A 19th century Chinese rectangular ivory card case made for the European market. Deeply carved with two shaped panels of figures and chrysanthemums on a diaper ground, leaf edge borders. Height 11.5 cm weight 7.5 cm ***
*** An Indian ivory carved Processional elephant intricately carved with ornate covers and a mahout with a Howdah and two dignatories inside. Height 11 cm ***
*** A, Japanese ivory carved and polychromed figure of a young boy, rendered in a Samurai warrior stance, holding a lengthy samurai sword, the supporting wood base with an ivory tablet, signed. Height 12 cm ***
*** A pair of Chinese ivory figures depicting a Mandarin and consort with elaborate patterned robes and throne chairs. Height 12.5 cm ***
*** A, Japanese ivory carved and polychromed figure of a basket seller, rendered in a stance with half baskets about his figure, signed. Note: complete but with two loose pieces. Height 16 cm ***
*** An ivory carved Indian deity 'Lakshmi' figure delicately pierced carved adornments and bejewelled, carved with four arms, the back hands hold lotus buds, the front pair in a graceful dance pose, she carved standing on a lotus throne and supported on a… ***
*** A large Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball stand with small break. Height 33 cm ***
*** A carved Chinese ivory fisherman figure, seated on a rock and with his pole and catch. Ink stained hair and beard (light smoke staining). Carved wooden stand. Characters and seal mark on base. Height 26 cm ***
*** An ornately carved Indian ivory boat C. 1920, the prow with carved birds body covered Maharaja cabin with standing attendant and twelve paddlers. On rectangular plinth. Length 40 cm. ***
*** A set of eight Chinese carved ivory Wang Mu horses, each finely carved in a standing or prancing pose on individual wooden stand. Length approx. 6 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball on stand, small faults to the stand. Height 28.5 cm ***
*** A Japanese Meiji ivory geisha figure in floral patterned Kimono and ink hairwork. Signed. Height 13 cm ***
*** A Chinese ivory carving depicting an immortal, height 11 cm ***
*** A pair of Chinese ivory vases, finely carved figures, flowers, birds, landscapes and inscriptions. One vase has some damage to rim. Signed by Feng Shao Xia (1922 - 2001), an ivory miniature master. Early-mid-20th century. Height 20.5 cm ***
*** A small carved Chinese ivory tusk section vase with pierced decoration of figures amongst wisteria and pine trees. Together with a well carved ivory panel with figures and symbols decoration (2). Damaged ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory small tusk section vase with relief dragon flying amongst the clouds over a key and wave border. Height 9 cm ***
*** A set of eight Chinese carved ivory Wang Mu horses, each carved in a different position with ornate covers and saddles. Wooden stands. Approx length 7.5 cm ***
*** A Japanese ivory toggle, depicting Chokwharo the horse emerging from a basket. Signed. Length 4 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory Kwan Yin figure with robes and flowering magnolia branch on a wood stand. Height 23.5 cm ***
*** A Japanese Meiji ivory okimono figure group depicting two skeletons banging their food bowls. Signed. Height 5.6 cm ***
*** A Chinese ivory carved puzzle ball with dragon and cloud motif stained. Height 8.5 cm ***
*** Japanese ivory carved tusk section with tiger and elephant decoration. Height 7 cm ***
*** A Meiji period Sectioned ivory figure of fisherman with harpoon. He stands wearing leggings, hat and patterned tunic smiling with a benign expression. Part of shaft missing, signed on a red lacquer tablet. Shuyuki' height 19.5 cm ***
*** A Meiji period walrus ivory carving depicting a fisherman with basket, net and fish on a rocky plinth while a young boy sits in a tree branch above him. Note: this piece has been poorly repaired but could be restored. Height 33 cm ***
*** An ivory okimono carved figure of a young boy blowing into a conch shell. Signature to base. Height 4.8 cm ***
*** A Chinese Zodiac ivory bead bracelet, twelve large 2 cm ivory beads each engraved with a zodiac animal with inkwork details and a calligraphy legend ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball. Height 18 cm ***
*** A Chinese etched ivory dish of a figure under a pine tree and poem. Pierced key border. Width 7.5 cm ***
*** A Pair of Chinese Ivory Carved Seated Emperor and Empress both carved in the round, he seated on a dragon decorated throne, she on a phoenix bird decorated throne, each supported on conforming pierced wood stands. Height 14.5 cm. inc. stand ***
*** A set of 19th century carved Chinese ivory draught pieces and two dice beakers profusely carved with figures in a floral landscape, one set red ochre stained. Made for the European market. Diam.3.2 cm beaker height 7 cm ***
*** An Oriental carved ivory tusk section with all over carved and pierced village decoration. Height 18 cm ***
*** A Chinese ivory carved sage figure with pupil at his feet, circa 1960. Height 24.5 cm ***
*** A pair of Chinese ivory cartouche panels with pierced floral decoration. Width 6 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory card case made for the European market. Pagoda scenes with floral borders. Repaired. Length 11.3 cm. Width 7.2 cm ***
*** A carved ivory elephant. Height 8 cm. Width 10.5 cm ***
*** A 19th century Chinese ivory fan handle of tapering form. Deeply carved with entwined oak leaves, flowers and acorns. Length 27 cm ***
*** A Japanese Meiji ivory animal group carving, depicting a troupe of monkeys on a log bridge over a carved wood river and rock stand. Repairs length 44 cm ***
*** A finely carved 19th century Chinese ivory cricket cage in the form of a double gourd with pierced quatrefoil pattern and flowering vine tendrils. Length 8.5 cm ***
*** A Japanese carved ivory tusk section carved and pierced depicting birds in bamboo. Height 17 cm. Width 8.5 cm ***
*** An ivory figure of a Chinese girl with musical instrument. Ink hairwork. Height 12.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory tusk section depicting birds in a pierced plum blossom landscape. Wooden stand. Height 13 cm ***
*** A Chinese/Japanese carved ivory 'Clams Dream', well carved with an intricate scene of a sailboat, fishermen and others engaged in domestic life. (signed not read) C. 1920. Length 9 cm ***
*** A, Japanese ivory carved duck figure, recumbent with its chest resting on the folded webbed feet, incised feather, feet and bill details washed in blackish stain. Not signed. Width 5.2 cm. Height 3 cm ***
*** A carved ivory figure of a man, holding a cormorant with a child on his back feeding the bird a fish over the man's shoulder, an oval base with tree stumps. Ex Oppenheim collection.signed. Height 12.5 cm ***
*** An antique finely carved Chinese ivory puzzle ball with intricate pattern of figures in a floral landscape, and side finials. Faults. Width 9 cm ***
*** A good Japanese Meiji period walrus ivory carving, of a woodcutter with lantern and young boy. Ink stained kimono decoration. Signed. Height 12 cm ***
*** A Japanese ivory carved okimono figure of a mountain Sennin. Height 9 cm ***
*** Two Late 19th century Chinese ivory carved cases, late Qing Dynasty 2, height 3 cm, depth 40 mm, height 2.5 cm, depth 40 mm ***
*** A Japanese Meiji ivory lidded box carved with a flying moon goddess and pond lily pads. Signed to base. Height 3.3 cm. Diameter 6.5 cm ***
*** A 19th century Chinese export ivory card case with figure and floral cartouche and cross panels. Fault. Height 10.6 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory Buddha head with ink stained and engraved decoration fitted with a carved shoulder base stand. Faults. Height 18 cm ***
*** A carved Chinese ivory pomegranate box. Height 5 cm ***
*** A Japanese ivory two/four Boys okimono shown lying face to face on stomachs representing luck. Height 3.8 cm ***
*** Two 19th century Japanese carved ivory shoe horns, one with half dragon handle the other with a figure of Jurojin. Ivory pipe with brass ferrules and a leg shaped needle case, longest 19 cm ***
*** A pair of Indian ivory elephants, one on stand, height 5 cm & 3 cm ***
*** A Japanese Meiji ivory carved okimono figure of a young woman with child. Height 7.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball. Height 16 cm ***
*** A carved Japanese ivory Hotei figure of a standing Hotei/Buddha smiling and carrying his sack hanging from the staff over his shoulder. Signed. Height 8.5 cm ***
*** A long well carved Chinese ivory baton or parasol handle. Carved all over with a pattern of phoenix birds and dragons with lappet leaf borders and flowering tendrils. Length 30 cm ***
*** A Meiji period ivory carving of a seated man unrolling a kakemono, with good patina. Unsigned. Height 5.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese ivory Kwan Yin figure with flowing ribbons and robes and lotus bunch. Wooden stand. Height 12 cm ***