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Auction House:
Barsby Auctions
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Ivory
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** Pair large carved ivory Buddhist mythical lions, on wooden stands. One with ball in mouth. Character marks on side, each is 25 cm long approx (not including base). ***
*** 1920's Japanese carved and stained ivory okimono, carved in the form of clambering mice scrabbling over chestnuts and beans, each mouse with rock crystal inlaid eyes, signed to base, 22 cm wide, 10.5 cm deep, 10 cm high. Provenance: Sold by Leonard Joel… ***
*** Large Japanese carved ivory tusk boat, with lotus and intricate figures of men. on carved wooden base. 45 cm long.. ***
*** Pair of large antique Chinese carved ivory figures of a standing male & female in Emperor & Empress style. Late Qing, C:1900. Each with a seal carved to base & a carved rosewood stand. 63 cm high (tallest - including stand) ***
*** Boxed jewelled ivory figures of a man and woman, on stands. Man is 23.5 cm high and woman is 23 cm high ***
*** Vintage Chinese ivory carved tusk well carved ivory tusk, with a triptych of carved dragon scenes. With silver plated plaque bearing engraved motto. On fitted carved wood stand. This item may not be exported. (Length 93 cm ***
*** 1920s Japanese ivory okimono performers figure, depicting a man and child doing a pole balance act with an excited boy to their side, the group supported by a hardwood stand with fretwork panels and signed square shell plaque to top right, 22 cm wide, 54… ***
*** Chinese late Qing (1880-1912) carved ivory tusk, with finely detailed carving depicting numerous figures performing a multitude of tasks set amongst blossoming trees, mounted on a carved hardwood stand, tusk length 106 cm approx, height as photographed 45… ***
*** Two carved Antique Chinese ivory village scenes, on original timber stands, intricately carved, 31 cm high (with stand) ***
*** Pair antique Japanese ivory carved figures, approximately 26 cm tall, each. Signed to base ***
*** Antique carved Japanese ivory Samurai figure depicting a Samurai with a yari (spear), holding a large sake bowl in his arm. On the back and front of his kimono are the five crests of Sasaki-clan (hebi-me). His hair style and kimono are in the traditional ***
*** Antique Chinese carved ivory courtesan figure, extensively hard carved decoration to figure and robes. (Loss of 1 carved earring). Height 55 cm C:1890 ***
*** Antique Japanese carved ivory boy on ox figure depicting a boy with wood basket on his shoulders, playing a flute, and riding on an ox. Carved and signed by Kediseki. Provenance: acquired by the vendor's family in Hawaii during the 1960s. A letter of de ***
*** Good Indian carved ivory figure of an elephant, with howdah, riders and attendants. ***
*** Antique Japanese ivory monkeys & frogs figure, Meiji period, circa 1900s, 10 cm high ***
*** Very large vintage carved ivory figure of a lady holding flowers, 53 cm high. ***
*** 1920s Japanese ivory okimono of a woodsman, carrying a bundle of sticks supported by a pole on his shoulder and holding a pipe in his left hand, mounted on hardwood base with red signed panel, 35 cm high (total). Ex: Private collection Sydney ***
*** Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) ivory rosewood okimono, modelled as a Sage and three Oni on a drum, the Oni serving food, playing a drum and clambering over the side, the drum inlaid with mother of pearl and silver wire, two character signature to base, 21 cm… ***
*** Pair of Chinese Republic (1912-1949) ivory figures, depicting temple lions, male and female, each seated on a plinth and baring their teeth, he with paw on a ball, she with paw on a cub, both signed to base, 19 cm high. Ex: Private collection Sydney ***
*** Good ivory carving of two people with animals, purchased in Singapore and brought to Australia in the 1960s, 16.5 cm high ***
*** Vintage Chinese carved ivory figural group with large floral tree, bull and mother & three children, 29 cm high. ***
*** Large vintage carved ivory figure of a lady, holding flowers, 29 cm high. ***
*** Pair of antique Chinese bejeweled ivory figures, of a lady and a gentleman, c1920's,both intricately carved with turquoise and agate inset stones, both on timber bases (has original box) ***
*** Vintage ivory birds perched on wooden branch, purchased in Singapore and brought to Australia in the 1970s, 39 cm high ***
*** Large 19th century Chinese ivory figure, 35 cm high approx ***
*** Antique Japanese carved ivory Hotei figure depicting Hotei (Chinese Putai), one of the seven gods. Figure standing with his sack of treasures over his shoulder and carrying the staff of a travelling monk. Signed by Keiseki. On carved wood stand. Provenan ***
*** Vintage Chinese ivory figure of Shao Lao the god of longevity, holding a staff in his right hand and a branch in his left, 27 cm hgh ***
*** Antique Chinese Qing ivory fertility Buddha, (19th century) well carved in reclining pose, laughing with 5 infants upon him, 21 cm wide, on carved wooden stand 23.5 cm wide. ***
*** Antique Japanese carved ivory Hotei figure depicting Hotei (Chinese Putai), one of the seven Gods. Figure is leaning against his bag of precious treasures. Carved and signed by Shodo. On carved wood stand. Provenance: acquired by vendor's family from Haw ***
*** Pair of Chinese carved ivory figures, man carrying a fruit and a staff, carved deer to base (22 cm). Lady with covered jar, carved bird to base 20.5 cm high. ***
*** Chinese carved ivory figure of guanyin, wooden base, carved reign mark to base.16 cm high not including base. ***
*** Antique Chinese carved ivory tusk depicting eight (8) various seated & reclining characters amongst trees. Late Qing, C:1900. On a timber stand. 65 cm long Provenance: acquired by the vendor's parents when living in Asia between 1950-70s. In 1972 ***
*** Good antique Japanese carved ivory figure of emperor and deities, signed to base, height 30 cm. ***
*** Superb pair of large Chinese ivory puzzle balls 30.5 cm high approx ***
*** Good antique Chinese carved ivory figural group red seal to base, height 18.5 cm approx ***
*** Good antique Chinese carved ivory box, late Qing period, elaborately carved with village scenes, trees, pagodas & boats ***
*** Pair of Chinese ivory table screens circa 1900, incomplete, dismantle into several parts, 24 cm wide, 17 cm high approx ***
*** Large Chinese carved bone & ivory pagoda tower on a wood base and features multiple figures on each level going up to the top, 39 cm x 33 cm, 93 cm high ***
*** Pair of Chinese late Qing (1900-12) ivory figures, carved depicting an emperor & empress, he holding a sword, she with a rui sceptre, both wearing bejeweled head dress, both signed to base, 26 cm & 26.7 cm high. Ex: Sydney private collection ***
*** Good antique Japanese ivory figural figurine, depicting a gentleman and a child seated on a turtles back, on a timber stand, height 10 cm approx ***
*** Large antique Chinese carved ivory censer & stand extensive carved and pierced decoration, with temple dog finial to lid, and deep carving to bowl, with ring handles, to tri-footed base, on wood stand, height 22 cm. ***
*** Vintage twelve pairs of Chinese ivory chopsticks each engraved with a Chinese poem, signed in red. Decorated with dragons. ***
*** 2 Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) ivory okimono figures, depicting an emperor and empress, both holding a fan, signed to bases, sitting on square wooden stands, 10.5 cm & 10.8 cm high (this weight does not include wooden stands). Ex: Sydney private collection ***
*** Antique Chinese ivory & paper fan circa 1900, with carved ivory supports decorated with village scenes, original fitted black lacquered box included ***
*** Good antique Chinese carved ivory lidded urn on timber stand, intricately carved dragon form to lid, and deeply carved figures to body of urn, carved ring handles, to carved three leg base, on fitted carved wood stand, character marks to base of lid and… ***
*** Japanese Meiji (1868-1912) ivory female figure, on wooden stand, 32 cm high (with stand), 28 cm high (without). Provenance: Acquired by the vendor's parents (who were a traders) in India between 1920 and 1960 when they emigrated to Australia ***
*** Chinese late Qing (1900-12) ivory Shou Lao figure, depicted in a standing position leaning against his stick, mounted on part of a wooden base, 35 cm high (with stand), 33 cm (without.) Provenance: acquired by the vendor's parents (who were a traders) in… ***
*** Large good Japanese carved ivory box, carved with two tigers and masks, Meiji period ***
*** Good Japanese two piece carved ivory group comprising male and female courtier. All intricately carved and signed ***
*** Antique ivory & yellow gold sewing set C1840, comprising a solid ivory case, with fitted gold thimble,a pair of gold handle scissors one handle needs reconnection, and two other sewing implements, including a gold needle case. ***
*** Large vintage carved ivory family group with long flower ***
*** Antique Japanese ivory & bronze seated figure seated man smoking a pipe, ivory head and limbs with bronzed draped traditional clothing, signed to base, on carved and fitted wooden stand, height 17c ***
*** Antique Japanese ivory & bronze musician figure standing woman musician, playing a shamisen, ivory head and limbs, with bronzed draped traditional kimono, on carved wood stand, height 21 cm approx ***
*** Antique Chinese carved ivory card case with silver panel. 11.6 cm x 7.6 cm, 1.4 cm deep ***
*** Ivory 17 layer puzzle ball balanced on 3 elephants on a carved stand ***
*** Antique Chinese carved ivory figure of Guan yin, Qing Dynasty, 22.5 cm high. Purchased: Lammert Bros, Auctioneers, Hong Kong, 02/05/75. Copy of catalogue available ***
*** Antique Chinese carved ivory vase, height: approx 23 cm ***
*** C1920's Chinese ivory brush pot decorated with trees and birds, 13 cm high (including timber base) ***
*** Antique Japanese ivory figure of horse & riders, of small proportions. Extremely finely carved, signed to base, c:1920.5.5 cm high. ***
*** Good antique African carved ivory tusk extensive hand carved decoration of figures in village scenes, length 85 cm ***
*** Good large antique carved ivory sage figure ***
*** Good pair carved ivory Emperor & Empress figures extensive carving to each figure, each on a fitted wooden base, height 17 cm, each. Note: Export of these items is not permitted. ***
*** Antique Chinese carved ivory figure of a maiden, with lotus leaves. C:1900 ***
*** Good Chinese carved ivory figure of a man on horseback, C:1920 ***
*** Chinese carved ivory figure of a man smoking a pipe. Reign mark to base. 15 cm high ***
*** Japanese 1920's carved ivory fisherman figure signed to base, 13.5 cm high ***
*** Japanese 1920's carved ivory fisherman figure carved from a single piece of ivory, signed to base, 22 cm high ***
*** Chinese carved ivory tusk figure circa 1890 depicting a man wearing a robe carrying a basket of vegetables on his head and holding a bunch of grapes with his left hand, a boy at his feet reaching towards them, 34.5 cm high ***
*** Oriental carved ivory Buddha figure the Head of Buddha surmounted by a carved, pierced crown, on carved wood robe form base, height 46 cm, total. . ***
*** Antique Chinese carved ivory Guanyin figure on a timber base, 26 cm high including base., Nb ***
*** Pair Chinese carved ivory Emperor/Empress figures each of a carved ivory seated emperor and Empress figure, on a fitted carved wood stand, height 13 cm, each ivory figure. ***
*** Chinese carved ivory figure of a lady, holding floral staff. On wooden base. 18 cm high (not including base) ***
*** Chinese chess set with, puzzle ball to each piece (complete) ***
*** Good Chinese pair of carved ivory figures seated Emperor and Empress on dragon thrones. Signed to base. 14 cm high (not including the base). ***
*** Antique Chinese Ivory 'Muk Lan' lady on a horse, marked K'ien (Ch'ien) Lung period (1736-1795)., Purchased :Lammert Bros, Auctioneers, Hong Kong, 18/6/73. Copy of catalogue available ***
*** Chinese late Qing (1880-1912) carved ivory figure 38 cm high. Provenance: acquired by the vendor's parents (who were a traders) in India between 1920 and 1960 when they emigrated to Australia. ***
*** Finely carved antique Japanese ivory lady figure holding a lantern, Meiji period, 15 cm height ***
*** 1920's Japanese carved ivory standing sage well carved ivory figure, sage wearing coloured robe, signed to base, height 19 cm. ***
*** Good Meiji period Japanese carved ivory geisha with tea tray & cat, signed base, 18 cm high. ***
*** 19th century Japanese ivory Kuan Yin figure, approx 25 cm high ***
*** Chinese carved ivory woman figure on fitted wood stand, height 35 cm approx. ***
*** Early Chinese carved ivory figure group on wood stand, depicting 2 children under a blossoming tree, 26 cm ***
*** Antique Chinese carved ivory lidded canister intricately carved canister, with ring handles and decoration, on carved wood stand, height 26 cm. ***
*** Antique Chinese carved ivory card case 11.5 cm x 7.5 cm approx., . ***
*** Six pairs of early Chinese ivory chop sticks 12, 22.5 cm long. ***
*** Pair antique Chinese ivory figures carved ivory, seated Emperor and Empress figures, each with character mark to base, height 13 cm each. ***
*** Chinese Republic (1912-1949) Shou Lao ivory figure, the god of longevity, holding a staff in his right hand and a branch in his left, 27 cm high.Ex: Sydney private collection ***
*** 19th century Chinese carved ivory brush holder, decrated in relief with pine tree and cranes on wood stand. 4.5 inches/11 cm high. Provenance: Lammert Bros, Auctioneers, Hong Kong ***
*** Antique oriental ivory lidded pot, with ornately carved base and figural top, 17.5 cm wide, 15 cm high a carved wooden stand is included ***
*** Antique carved ivory figure of a man with a stick & bottle, 15 cm high approx. ***
*** Good Japanese ivory lidded canister with intricate carved elephant and tiger decoration with lion finial to lid, marked to base, 18 cm high ***
*** Pair of antique carved ivory Emperor figures, with dragon & phoenix seats. With timber bases. ***
*** Vintage Chinese carved ivory Empress figure carved decoration to robes and floral bouquet, on fitted wood stand. Provenance: acquired by vendor's family during 1960s, height 30 cm, figure only). NB This item my not be exported without CITES documentation. ***
*** Antique Chinese ivory sage figure, standing figure with cane, height 26 cm ***
*** Two good antique carved ivory temple / Foo dogs ***
*** Antique Japanese ivory figure of a geisha circa 1920, on a timber stand, height 13.5 cm . ***