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Ivory — Oriental - Bonhams
Auction House:
| Bonhams | |
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
Category:
Ivory
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| *** | A Chinese carved ivory panel, 19th century, depicting figures and animals in a mountainous landscape on a hardwood stand carved as a landscape, the ivory. Height 12 cm. Width 33 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large Japanese ivory model of a fisherman, by Shinko, late 19th century carved as a fisherman balancing an oar on his shoulder over which hangs a woven basket, a straw hat perched on his head and straw apron tied around his waist, on his left hip hangs… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory figure of a frog catcher, he standing and smiling, a frog in his left hand and a basket on his elbow a net on a bamboo rod on his right shoulder, dressed in a short kimono patterned with floral symbols, patterned leggings and sandals and… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Japanese articulated model of a crayfish, late 19th century, carved and assembled from ivory and hinged to allow full articulation in the joints of the tail, legs antenn' and eyes, surface details finely carved and lightly stained, inscribed on… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese articulated ivory model of a crayfish, late 19th century, the crayfish carved and assembled with fully articulated joints in the legs, tail and antenn', the surface finished and lightly stained to simulate the rough shell of the crayfish, eyes… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare Japanese ivory model of a rhinoceros by Tomotada, circa 1900, carved from a single section of ivory and finished on the surface to resemble the rough hide of the animal, the natural colour in the material used to good advantage in the overall… | *** |  |
| *** | An rare carved ivory fly swish, Indian, second quarter of 19th century the spiral twist handle with stylised pineapple finial and intricately carved flowering vines, issuing a finely sliced ivory swish, together with a floral painted box with sliding top… | *** |  |
| *** | An 18th century Indian silvered metal mounted ivory box, Pondicherry district of rectangular form, the fielded panelled top formed from sections of ivory, the corners with palmette and scroll mounts, on paw feet, later red velvet interior. Width 40 cm.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory figure group, of Guanyin holding her fan with two venerable elders and a child all holding their attributes standing under a flourishing tree with peaches of immortality on a rocky base and stained black accents, 20th century.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese articulated ivory model of a crayfish, late 19th century, the crustacean carved and assembled to allow full articulation of the joints, the surface finished to simulate the natural texture of the shell, the eyes dark horn. Length 57 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved and stained ivory Doctor's patient figure, 20th century of a reclining naked body on a carved hardwood sofa, the figure. Width 35 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese gilt lacquer, ivory and Shibiyama figure of a geisha Meiji period, the standing figure with carved ivory head, hair comb, hands holding a peony, feet and sandals, her tinted hair held by a hair comb and a silver and mother-of-pearl flower hair… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Japanese ivory statues of Takasago Meiji period well carved and rendered in classical pose with each holding their attributes; she with broom and he with rake and fan, tinted accents to robes, incised signatures Shinsho to base | *** |  |
| *** | Two Chinese coloured ivory cabbage group 19th/early 20th century, one with grasshoppers, beetles and turnip, wooden stand; and the other with grasshopper. Length 17 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A carved Chinese ivory figure group, Qianlong four-character embossed mark to the base, early to mid-20th century, the two halves of the clam shell open and revealing a scene of a Guanyin holding a child in her arms accompanied by her attendant amongst… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese ivory carvings of ladies, Republic, each carved from a single tusk, dressed in flowing robes with jewelled headdresses and carrying their attributes of flowering branches and fans, 45 cm and 46 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A carved and pierced Chinese ivory tusk, Early to mid-20th century, in the shape of a dragon boat with its 'dragon's head' amongst the figures, carved with figures of all ages, varying social groups and ethnicities engaging in various activities under… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese moulded and carved gourd vase with ivory and tortoise shell cover, Guangxu incised mark to the base, moulded and carved around the body with a landscape of garden pavilions and gate towers amongst rocks and pine trees, accompanied with a poem… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Japanese ivory figure of woodcutter Meiji period, the woodcutter smiling, smoking from a pipe in one hand and holding a lantern in the other, carrying a pack of logs on his back, equipped with a large knife and a pouch, stepping on a stone, his… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory figure of a falconer Meiji period well carved with tinted accents, he with an expectant expression, and holding, the falcon in his left hand, incised signature Shinsho to base | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory figure group, 19th century, in Ming style, depicting four recumbent deities in a branched boat-shaped setting, each holding his attributes midst flowering branches mounted on a carved wooden base of scrolling waves and fish. Incised… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory figure of a fisherman, Meiji period.seated on a rock, smiling in satisfaction holding a bamboo rod with a large hooked fish in his right hand and a pipe with tobacco sack in his left hand and wearing a short floral patterned kimono, a… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved and tinted Chinese ivory of Iron-Crutch Li, Li Tieguai, Qing dynasty, the Daoist Immortal in the form a beggar supported with his iron-crutch, carrying on his back a gourd bottle, a vapour cloud emanating from the gourd, midst the cloud raising a… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory figure group, 17th/ 18th century, Qing dynasty of Wang Zhaojun riding a horse led by her attendant departing for the frontier, the 'rock' base carved in sections, 14.4 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory tusk carved in India, circa 1900, carved on both sides with scenes from everyday Indian life, including working the land, herding animals, milking cows, carrying water from a well, transporting produce, music and dancing, elephants and camels,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese carved ivory figure group, Meiji periodof a hunter, with rifle on his back, accompanied by a child and two monkeys with a crane on his shoulder and an eagle in his left hand, the boy holding an axe and carrying a bundle of kindling on his back.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved and tinted ivory court lady, 19th century, 50.5 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A group of four ivory Chinese figures, late 19th/early 20th century depicting Wang Zhaojun, one of the four most famous beauties in ancient Chinese history, carrying a Xiongnu styled lute and wearing the robes and headdress typical of her station and… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese ivory carvings of a nobleman and a lady, both wearing traditional court costume and on horseback, wooden stands, (some losses), the ivory. Height 20 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory figure, 19th centuryof a reclining nude beauty holding a fan. Length 14 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two Japanese articulated ivory models of crabs, late 19th century, each carved and assembled from ivory, the joints hinged to allow full articulation in the legs, claws and eyes, the surface lightly stained, smaller crab with silver lacquer eyes 13 cm and… | *** |  |
| *** | Two Japanese carved ivory corn cobs, with tinted accents heightening the ripened state of one and the other, together with another carved ivory corn cob, 40 and. Width 28 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese export rectangular ivory box 19th century, the cover and sides profusely carved with panels of figures in pavilions and shading by blossom and fir trees, within scrolling foliage, raised on four bat feet | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese carved ivory figure group, of an elephant attacked by three lions, Meiji period. Width 83 cm. Depth 29 cm. Height 13 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory miniature Shodana Meiji period of typical form, with three pair of cupboard doors, one pair with a silver quail handle, and each carved with figures of a thicket gatherer, a boy catching a turtle, women gathering grain, a basket merchant,… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese carved ivory figures, 19th century, one of the poet Tao Yuanmin with long beard, wearing a grass hat, his right hand holding a branch of chrysanthemum, his left hand holding a stick with a dragon head suspended with a scrolled book, one… | *** |  |
| *** | A south East Asian finely carved ivory kris handle, 19th century in the form of a figure of Hanaman, the monkey god, complete with original 22ct yellow gold beaded mount, 12 cm high (weight of gold 40gms) | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory figure of a basket seller, Meiji period late 19th century, he standing smiling, dressed in a patterned short kimono with patterned leggings and sandals, holding a hand drum in his right hand and supporting a bamboo rod from which hand a… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese naturalistically carved ivory figure of a pealed apple, with applied colour to the skin together with three small naturalistic carved ivory apples with tinted skin. Height 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A small Japanese ivory model of two men fighting, by Shugyoku, late 19th century, carved as two drunken men in the middle of an argument, one tossing the bench on which they were sitting, causing the other to tumble over backwards, the sake pot and cups… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory figure, 18th/ 19th century of a scholar dressed in long flowing robes, one hand holding a brush, looking down to a fan in his other hand, deeply absorbed in thought, as if thinking of the subject to inscribe on the fan. 25 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese carved ivory figure of a fisherman, Meiji period, wearing a wide brimmed straw hat, a basket on his back, standing beside a swirling river about to harvest filled woven cane lobster pots. Incised signature (Toshiki) and seal mark (saku, made… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese naturalistically carved ivory partially peeled aged mandarin, 5 cm in diameter. Height 3.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two Chinese carved ivory figures, 19th century, of a smiling old lady dressed in a long robe decorated with rabbits and flowers and scrolling cloud and holding a large star-studded sack, together with a figure of an old smiling man holding a gnarled club… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory model of a fruit seller, late19th century, carved in sections and assembled, the figure standing and taunting a monkey with a piece of fruit, a basket full of fruit on his hip. Height 31 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory carving of a bellowing elephant, on a carved wooden base, the elephant 20 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese carved ivory figure of Amida Buddha, 19th century, the Buddha sitting with crossing legs in perfect meditation, wearing flowing robes, his hands in Mida no Join (Meditation Mudra), the surface patinated, the base carved Dokei, with separate… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese export rectangular card case 19th century, the sides profusely carved all over with panels of figures in pavilions and shading by blossom and fir trees | *** |  |
| *** | An inscribed ivory seal, Attributed to Yu Shuo (1873 - 1957), Late Qing or Republic, incised on opposing two sides with the full text of Zhuzi Jiaxun, a 17th-century educational classics in the Neo-Confucian canon, signed 'winter of Xinchou (1901), Yu… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory belt buckle and an associated decorating piece, Qing dynasty, each carved with similar design of a dragon in high relief pursuing a flaming jewel amongst clouds, the buckle sliding into two pieces each with a square loop to the back… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory figure, Qing Dynasty of an old man with Qing-Dynasty-style long braid, standing slightly leaning forward, two hands joining and hiding below, the sleeves, with a gentle smile on his face as if greeting someone, mounted on a wooden… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory figure of a scholar Meiji period well carved with a benign contemplative expression holding his beard, a branch of plum blossom in his left hand, tinted, incised signature Shinsho to base | *** |  |
| *** | An associated pair of Chinese carved ivory figures, Late Qing to Republic period of two of the eight Taoist immortals, 31 cm high (2). | *** |  |
| *** | A Cantonese carved ivory card case, 19th/ 20th century, the sides profusely carved with panels of figures in pavilions within the shade of blossoms and fir trees. 7.5 cm wide, 11.5 cm high, 2 cm deep. Private Collection Sydney, Purchased from Lawsons,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory figure of a reclining beauty on stand, with painted accents to the hair and carved jewelled necklace. Circa 1910, together with a carved hardwood stand. Width 33 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory carving of a master and an apprentice Meiji period both set on a straw mat, the carpenter holding a Tamagushi, wearing a gown showing, the workshop's name, (Yamata Shouten, shop of Yamata's), a young boy at his feet with various… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved Japanese ivory figure group, Taisho period carved in sections of a standing general and a kneeling warrior incised mark [koushin] to the base, 32 cm high. Provenance: Private collection NSW | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory tusk carving, 19th century, profusely decorated with scrolling dragon chasing flaming pearls, carved wooden stand (repaired) 72 cm length | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory figure, 19th century, depicting a character in Peking opera costume, with downcast eyes and slightly smiling mouth, her hair coiled and set with a cloud-like pin, standing dressed in full military regalia, four flags fanning behind her… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of tinted Chinese ivory carvings, carved almost symmetrically with children playing various games amongst a garden pavilion, each carved with pine trees and willows to its back, 11 cm high, (2). | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory figure of Shouxin, 19th century, standing and laughing in good humour, dressed in flowing robes, holding his staff and peach of immortality, his crane at his side. 27 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory tusk panel, 20th century, profusely carved with a frieze of exotic and animals including rhinoceros, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, tiger and monkey against a forest of leafy trees, tinted in tones of brown together with a carved and… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Cantonese ivory spill vase, 19th century, carved and pierced with a courtly scene of courtiers and court ladies in garden pavilions, raised on a carved and pierced circular foot, 11.5 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A carved Japanese ivory figure group, Taisho period carved in sections of a figure holding possibly Taoist staff in his hands, unsigned, 31.4 cm high. Provenance: Private collection NSW | *** |  |
| *** | A carved Chinese export ivory box 19th century of rectangular form, the interior and the bottom covered with felt, the exterior carved with panels of ornamental shaped of daily street view of a idyllic small town during summer, it's top carved with… | *** |  |
| *** | Four Chinese figures of immortals, in carved ivory each holding their appropriate attributes, 25 cm, 14 cm, 13 cm, 13 cm high respectively | *** |  |
| *** | A carved Japanese ivory figure group, Taisho period carved in sections of a standing trainer with a rooster in his right hand, incised [Shumin] 29.5 cm high. Provenance: Private collection NSW | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory carving of a kneeling musician playing a shamisen, Meiji Period, with a toad on his shoulder, a tree trunk with urn and scroll, and a vase of flowers by his side 16 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A carved Indian ivory figure group of Krishna and Radha, 20th century, the ivory nicely patinated, both figures in a dancing position with their right arms raise high, supporting a large bouquet, dressed with elaborately with flowing robes and jewels, all… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory mystery ball, raised on a base profusely carved with dragons supporting an emperor on horseback with an attendant and the multi-layered ball, on a carved wooden stand with glass dome, ivory 32 cm, overall 43 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese carved ivory figure group, Meiji period, of craftsmen overlooked by two Oni carrying holding attributes and batons. 32 cm high. Provenance: private collection New South Wales. private collection Scotland and thence by descent | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory erotic carving, 19th century of a reclining woman holding a stem wine cup in her left hand, her hair coiffed and wearing a revealing robe and tiny delicate shoes, with incised mark (Youchun), possibly the woman's name 8 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese bowed cricket cage in carved ivory, damaged, with three sliding hatches, the top with carved and reticulated dragon and fitted with an ivory simulated bamboo hinged handle, together with another cage of similar size. Width 33 cm. Height 12 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory trunk carved box and cover, 19th century, depicting wolves attacking a hippopotamus, the cover carved with a boar and a piglet finial, on a large carved wooden stand, carving and cover, 22 cm high, overall height 42 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two Chinese carved ivory statues of female figures, Republic, each standing in a relaxed pose, dressed in a long flowing robe, holding a basket or a floral branch in front, and a thrashing stick with a sun flower behind. 20.3 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory figure of an old man, Republic period, holding a walking stick in his right hand suspending from it a double-gourd, and a string of Buddhist beads in his left hand, a branch of pomegranate hanging on his waist, stand, 22.6 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A carved Chinese plaque, possibly ivory 6 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese carved ivory figure group, Meiji period of an acrobat performing with a monkey as he balances on a rocky base. 23 cm high. Private Collection New South Wales. Private Collection Scotland and thence by descent | *** |  |
| *** | Three Japanese ivory figures of Geishas of graduated size with open revealing kimonos, holding hand mirrors, one kneeling with mask and fan, incised | *** |  |
| *** | A carved Japanese ivory figure group of equestrians, Taisho period, marked [sano] to the base 25 cm long. Provenance: Private collection NSW | *** |  |
| *** | A carved and moulded Chinese gourd 'lotus pond' cricket cage, Late Qing dynasty to Republic period, fitted with ivory rim and top, the top reticulated with 'gourds and vines' pattern, screw-removable, 8.3 cm long. Provenance: Private collection NSW,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory miniature book, 20th century of 'Dream of the Red Chamber', 8.5 cm wide, 8.4 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory card-box, Late Qing dynasty 9.5 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory tusk and a carved figure of Shouxin, 20th century, the tusk profusely carved with dragons and phoenixes amongst clouds over a band of wavy patterns, the Shouxin carrying a peach and his staff, both items with wooden stands. 49 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory carving of a fo lion and cub, 19th century, 16 cm high, with carved wooden stand | *** |  |
| *** | A carved Japanese figure group, Incised 'Jushan' [] to the base, Meiji or Taisho period, of the God of Longevity accompanied by a child and a potted deer, holding a basket of fruit in his hand, wood stand and box, 19.5 cm high. | *** |  |
| *** | A carved Chinese ivory plaque, 7 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory carving of the deity Shou, holding a staff with bat and a peach, the symbol of immortality, carved wooden stand, ivory 28 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory figure of a fisherman, wearing a lotus-leaf hat, holding in his hands a basket and a fishing rod with fish suspending from it, incised two-character artist's mark, ruwen, to one leg, 28 cm high (without stand) | *** |  |
| *** | A carved ivory shell 19th century, the shell slightly opened, between, the two leaves carved scenery of a small village amidst trees, people farming, laundering, and riding carriage | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese carved ivory figure Meiji period of a lady dressed up in kimono, bare foot, the geisha holding a pair of scissors to one of the sleeves as if to cut a thread, marked | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory figure of Guanyin, early 20th century standing in elegant grace, her hair adorned with a jewelled phoenix headdress, wearing flowing robes, and holding floral attributes, 24 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | An Indian carved ivory figure of Padmapani, 19th century, standing in typical pose, a carved circular mandala behind her head, with her left hand in abhaya mudra and holding a lotus flower in her right hand, wearing a jewelled Crown, necklaces about her… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory carving of the deity Shou, holding a staff and a peach, the symbol of immortality, with carved wooden stand and fitted box, ivory 18 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory carving of the deity Shou, holding a staff and a peach, the symbol of immortality, with carved wooden stand and fitted box, ivory 17 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A group of three Chinese ivory carvings, Qing dynasty to Republic period, of a Canton 'figures and pine trees' magic ball supported on a tall stand, a 'dragon' magic ball, and a 'children' toggle, 24.5 cm high (assembled magic ball), 6 cm diam. ('dragon'… | *** |  |