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Auction House:
Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Ivory
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** A fine quality Japanese carved ivory box and cover Meiji period signed cylindrical the whole ornately carved with a profusion of monkeys and bats within foliage incised signature to underside. Height 13 cm. ***
*** A Chinese scenic carved and pierced ivory tusk, 20th century on a fitted wooden stand, the tusk approximately 58 cm long ***
*** A Japanese ivory carved Okimno and a shibayama bamboo stand Meiji period (1868-1912), each signed, the okimono carved as a tubular stand depicting a writhing dragon amongst the clouds, his head rearing out from above and set around with three heavenly… ***
*** A fine and rare Japanese articulated bone and ivory model of a Crayfish Meiji period 1868 - 1912 Realistically modelled the sectional body supporting swimmerets and tail fan the head supporting the legs and long and short antenn'. Length 46 cm including… ***
*** A Japanese carved ivory 'Juggler' group figure, Meiji period, depicting a performer with two monkeys, set upon a concentric base, signed, 46 cm high ***
*** An impressive Japanese shibayama ivory tusk vase on stand Meiji period, signed finely inlaid to each side in mother-of-pearl, bamboo, coral and hard stone with a scene of butterflies and a vase on an ornately carved table set with flowering chrysanthemum,… ***
*** A Japanese ivory presentation Tanto (dagger) Meiji period 1868 - 1912, the scabbard finely carved in relief depicting a street market scene with numerous figures below a pine strewn landscape the handle also depicting figures at leisure signed to tip of… ***
*** A finely carved Tibetan ivory Dorjevajra 'Thunderbolt', the delicate ritual implement finely carved with a bulbous centre grip flanked by a frieze of leafy flowers in openwork within beaded borders and eight prongs at each end joining at their tips around… ***
*** A 19th century Kyoto school ivory okimono of two boys, Meiji period, one holding a toad the other a puppy. Incised with signature. 19.7 cm high ***
*** A Chinese carved and pierced ivory vase late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900 with recessed cartouche to front and back each displaying birds, 31 cm high ***
*** A Japanese ivory tusk carving Meiji period 1868-1912 signed Genzan, the large tusk carved to depict a rural setting with farmers and children amongst livestock and equipment conducting various whimsical activities signed to base Genzan on lacquer tablet… ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory figure of a scholar, possibly Ming Dynasty, modelled with a downcast gaze, holding a libation cup in one hand 18.8 cm high ***
*** A pair of Chinese reticulated ivory tusk vases Canton 19th century, each intricately carved depicting two wreathing dragons to one side the other side displaying flowering peony birds and bamboo against a reticulated background. Height 20.5 cm . ***
*** A fine Japanese shibayama dish 19th century, the circular body worked in ivory bone lacquer coral and pearl the background depicting diaper patterns the encircled central image showing kannon holding a vase with long stem flowers beside an attendant… ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory tusk, circa 1900 finely carved in deep relief with chrysanthemum, lotus and plum flowers, signed, 30 cm high ***
*** A Chinese ivory jewellery box ornately carved with figures within a village scene, with key, 15 x 10 x 11 cm. ***
*** A Chinese ivory figural group Republic period, the standing female figure with raised arm holding a branch form sceptre supporting two exotic birds her right flank embellished with two flowering lotus, supported on a carved wooden stand. Height 35 cm ***
*** A Japanese ivory and wooden shibayama inlaid okimono, the figural scene depicts a Japanese priest who holds a parasol attempting to cast out a group of oni, set upon a circular timber plinth, all with select details inlaid with shibaya, mother of pearl… ***
*** A fine okimono of a Street vendor, Meiji period (1868-1912), signed Joun, a very finely carved ivory okimono of a seated street vendor, his various utensils lacquered and inlaid, signed by the artist, 'Joun' on a tsuishu lacquer reserve., 13 cm length.… ***
*** A Chinese enamelled silver gilt figure, modelled as a young warrior, costumed in a heavily enamelled filigree robe, with a stained ivory face and hands, seated on wooden base, 17 cm high including stand ***
*** A Cantonese carved ivory card case late Qing Dynasty, 19th century deeply relief carved, 10.5 cm high ***
*** A pair of Chinese 19th century carved ivory figures, modelled as an elderly man holding a peach and women holding a lotus flower, both on wooden stands and signed, 23 cm high ***
*** Three ivory figures on stands, the Sanxing, modelled as Fu, Lu, and Shou, the deities of prosperity, status, and longevity, fitted onto a pierced circular stand, each figure and stand approximately 35.5 cm high ***
*** A Japanese ivory shibayama card case, the rectangular case inlaid with bronze, coral and mother of pearl depicting birds and insects amongst foliage ***
*** A Chinese export ivory box along with similar card cases and a small boxed puzzle, 19th century, each piece intricately carved with figures in landscape., the box 5.7 cm x 24.5 cm x 9.5 cm. ***
*** A large Japanese carved ivory warrior standing upright holding a bamboo stick, signed verso, housed on wooden plinth, 53 cm high ***
*** 19th century Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period, nicely carved, depicting a genre scene of street vendors incised signature of Seimin, 7 x 7 cm ***
*** A 19th century Japanese Tokyo school ivory okimono of a farmer and hens, Meiji period, signed, 17 cm high ***
*** A large Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball with stand 19th century, the stand with young female figure to base supporting below a small puzzle ball and further pierced and turned columns together with a large multi layered puzzle ball with pierced dragon… ***
*** A pair of Indian portraits on ivory 20th century depicting the Moghul emperor shah jehan (1592- 1666) and his wife mumtaz both seated and dressed in Royal costume their chairs embellished with seed pearls their costumes inset with paste and raised enamels… ***
*** A Japanese ivory figural group Meiji period depicting a street vendor roasting chestnuts being assisted by a young boy 13 cm high ***
*** A large 19th century Japanese ivory okimono of a Traveller, Meiji period (1868-1912), well carved ivory okimono of a peasant man and small boy riding atop his back, 27.2 cm high, (repaired, losses) ***
*** A Japanese ivory Okimonon of a Famer late Meiji period (1868-1912), signed carved in the traditional manner, the farmer holds some rice sheathes in his hand with chickens pecking at his feet, inset plaque to base, together with a timber plinth, the ivory… ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory lidded pot 19th century, fashioned as a lobed melon with a cover attached by a delicate chain, the form crawling with crickets, cicadas and grasshoppers amongst its foliate stem, together with a square timber base, 11 cm high ***
*** A large 19th century Japanese ivory okimono of a Traveller, Meiji period, well carved ivory okimono with a man and small boy riding atop his backpack. (losses to hand), signed Masayuki 25 cm high ***
*** A Chinese miniature carved ivory temple 20th century, the segmented cylindrical body profusely decorated with relief carved figural panels, centred by two doors enclosing three seated figures of worship (two figures now detached from their base, within a… ***
*** A large Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball 19th century, the stand with elderly male figure to base supporting below a small puzzle ball and further pierced and turned columns together with a large multi layered puzzle ball with a pierced dragon exterior,… ***
*** A Japanese ivory lion and juvenile lion on stand late Meiji period, 19th century, lions paw signed together with fitted timber bases, each lion with restoration to tail, dry out cracks present, 36.5 cm length (each) ***
*** A Japanese figurative okimono totem, Meiji period / signed carved, pierced and incised ivory depicting a fisherman with Oni incised signature to base. 30.5 cm high ***
*** An Indian ivory sculpture first half 20th century, the two animated figures in ceremonial dress the male holding a carved bamboo pole the female with upraised hand holding a bunch of flowers both delicately inlaid with paste supported on a stepped wooden… ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory tusk relief carved with a shaped panel showing two duelling dragons, raised on a scroll carved stand, 74 cm long ***
*** A Japanese figurative okimono totem, Meiji period / signed carved, pierced and incised ivory depicting a scholar with dragon spirit incised signature to base 30.5 cm high ***
*** A large Chinese bone and ivory carving early 20th century showing the Shichifukujin or seven immortals in an ornately carved boat, 54 cm long ***
*** A fine Japanese silver & lacquer shibayama vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), with elongated neck and fluted rim, highlighted with coloured enamels, six kinji lacquer ground panels decorated with flowers inlaid with shell, mother of pearl, ivory and tortoise… ***
*** Two Chinese carved ivory card cases late Qing Dynasty, 19th century one with recessed frame and cartouche, the other with an all over design, small repair to later, the former 11 cm high ***
*** A Chinese ivory figural group late Qing / early Republic period in the form of a celestial beauty with flowing robes set against a cluster of cloud tufts, supported on a wooden stand, length 24 cm ***
*** A Chinese Ming style ivory figure 19th century, the image carved to depict a general in military attire embellished with weapons over flowing robes. Height 28 cm. ***
*** A Chinese Ming style ivory figure 19th century, the image carved to depict a general in military attire wearing ceremonial head dress embellished with weapons over flowing robes. Height 31 cm. ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory tusk on stand Republic period 20th century, the base delicately carved with a flowering peony and bud the upper section carved with prunus and blossom the backdrop for both a section of bamboo 32.5 cm high. ***
*** A Chinese export ivory Brise fan, 19th century, with heavily carved relief of a mountinous village scene, (loss to ribbon and some staining to ivory) 23.5 cm long ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory figure of Lan Ts'Ai-HO early 20th century on a carved and inlaid base, 22.5 cm high ***
*** An ivory tusk carved with elephants 20th century, signed, A. N. Moyo, the narrow tusk depicting a repeated scene of elephants within a forest, carved and pierced in high relief along the arch, incised signature to verso and with impressed registration… ***
*** A Japanese carved ivory basket of fruit Meiji period 1868 - 1912 Realistically modelled depicting berries and vine with stone fruit contained within a woven basket and elongated bamboo handle 16.5 cm. ***
*** An ivory okimono of a banana, late Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho period (1912-1926), early 20th century, a naturalistic Japanese stained and carved ivory study of a banana, partly peeled and realistically rendered. Meiji/Taisho period, circa 1900-1923, 12… ***
*** An impressive 19th century Japanese ivory okimono group, on a wooden base, depicting two lively performers with flowering brocade court robes, one with traditional kotsuzumi drum, unsigned, 22 cm high. Provenance: The collection of Amina & Franco… ***
*** A pair of Chinese bone, ivory and mother of pearl inlaid black lacquered panels rectangular, each finely inlaid with a scene depicting an eagle perched in a prunus tree, 183 x 45 cm. ***
*** A signed Japanese ivory okimono Meiji period 1868 - 1912 carved in the form of a young boy playing with a spinning top on a barrel opposite a buddhist lion. Width 9.5 cm. ***
*** A Cantonese Chinese ivory briese fan Republic period, the guard sticks intricately decorated with carved figures, pagodas and foliage, the sticks of similar decoration, presEnted in a giltwood frame 26 cm high ***
*** A Chinese enamelled silver gilt figure, modelled as a young mandolin player costumed in an enamelled filigree cloak and shawl, with a stained ivory face, seated on wooden base, 14 cm high including stand ***
*** A Japanese ivory group carving, late 19th century. Depicting a child sheltered by a tree with fox holding flute, the child hiding from an oni aloft the tree, the base with cross hatched engraving and read seal mark, 27 cm high ***
*** A carved ivory figure 20th century depicting a bearded Chinese man seated before a low table pouring himself a cup of wine. Height 15.5 cm ***
*** A pair of Japanese carved ivory tusk vases Meiji period 1868-1912 both vases stained and carved with various figures depicting musicians and actors below pine resting upon wooden stands highest 13 cm. ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory figure of an Immortal 20th century, the standing figure draped in a flowing robe clutching a sword shaped staff under one arm incised seal mark to base. Height 20 cm. ***
*** A 19th century ivory page turner possibly Anglo-Chinese with a scimitar blade terminating in a handle carved with the head of a dog in side profile and a lion atop a rocky outcrop, 40.5 cm long ***
*** Two Japanese carved ivory figures Meiji period one depicting a bearded elder with a staff, the other showing two figures, the tallest 18 cm high ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory figure showing a standing bearded fisherman, holding a pipe in his left hand and a fishing rod in his right hand, hardwood base, 34.5 cm high ***
*** A carved ivory figural group 20th century, the image depicting a sitting Chinese man being taunted by a monkey pulling his beard. Height 15 cm ***
*** A carved ivory figure 20th century depicting a sitting Japanese man with crossed legs housed within a four strap basket colouring and floral decoration to garment. Height 7 cm ***
*** Finely carved Chinese ivory fan housed in wooden case ***
*** A set of three large and six small Indian ivory miniatures, circa 1860, beautifully painted with famous buildings and monuments, mounted in a plush lined black and gold frame. Bearing a paper label to verso 'Painted on ivory by natives at Delhi', the… ***
*** A Chinese Qing export ivory tusk carving, late 19th early 20th century, depicting birds and blossom branches, on stand, 28 cm high ***
*** A Japanese carved ivory tusk, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with village scenes and pines, housed on a fitted wooden stand, signed Seigyoku, 30 cm long ***
*** A 19th century Japanese ivory okimono in the form of a basket Weaver, Meiji period (1868-1912), the well carved figure sitting with a variety of different sized baskets as he weaves, 9 cm high, (repaired, losses) ***
*** A Japanese ivory Shunga okimono, Meiji period (1868-1912), signed to verso, 6 cm high ***
*** A carved tusk depicting elephants and a figure, the tusk with a procession of scaled elephants parading along the arch terminating in a figurative totem, 83 cm long. ***
*** A Pair Of Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk Vases Late 19th/early 20th century Of curved cylindrical form, each relief carved with two tigers fighting a lion in a jungle landscape setting, raised on a carved wooden stand, 25 cm high. ***
*** Two Indian Company school framed portrait miniatures, circa 1880s, both ivory miniatures painted with a portrait of an English lady, each set into intricately carved ebony frames inlaid with silver bands, the larger 22 cm high, 15 cm wide including frame. ***
*** A Chinese Xingyao white-ware bowl, five Dynasties (907-960), resting on a bi-foot, with a rolled over rim, and covered in an ivory-hue glaze. 5 cm high, 15 cm diameter ***
*** A Chinese Houzhou white-wear bowl, Song Dynasty (960-1279), decorated with vertical impressions to the outer surface, giving a floriform effect, the paste covered in a white slip and an ivory-tinged glaze. 6 cm high, 13.5 cm diameter ***
*** A 19th century Japanese okimono in the form of a Street vendor, Meiji period (1868-1912), a well carved okimono of vendor with kettle, fish and soup, 4 x 6 cm ***
*** A carved ivory tusk, the tusk carved to one end with the figure of justice as a blindfolded woman holding a set of scales and thus inscribed 'Lustitia, Est Fun-Damentum, Regnorum', 40 cm wide. ***
*** A carved ivory figure of a geisha, the standing female figure with traditional head-dress and robe signed to the base 25 cm high. ***
*** Five portrait miniatures and a still life with parrot, early 19th century and later, the four portrait miniatures all concerning female sitters all in oval frames,three of which are painted on ivory. The still life titled to verso 'Still life with parrot… ***
*** A Japanese gold lacquer mounted ivory vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), depicting lively scenes of birds, insects and squirrel amongst grapes, bamboo and flowers decorated in Takamaki-e, unsigned, 17 cm high ***
*** A French cut crystal, ivory and silver mounted box marked Alphonse Debain, circa 1890, the carved ivory cover after 'Broken Pitcher' by Jean-Baptiste Greuze, the hobstar cut crystal base with silver mounted collar, 11.5 cm diameter, 6.5 cm high. ***
*** A 19th century Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period, depicting three of the seven Gods of good fortune, Daikoku, Hotei and Ebisu, signed. 4.7 x 6 cm ***
*** A Chinese Dehua figure of Budai, 18th/19th century, the figure seated holding rosary beads covered in a ivory tinged glaze, 8 cm high ***
*** A Chinese marine ivory figure of a lady playing the Pipa possibly Ming, modelled in robes, set on stand, 30.5 cm high. Provenance: The collection of Amina & Franco Belgiorno-Nettis AC CBE ***
*** A 19th century Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period (1868-1912), with the Daruma Buddha finial, on an accompanying wooden stand, 11 cm high including stand ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory okimono. Height 18. 5 cm ***
*** A 19th century Japanese lidded ivory box, Meiji period featuring an assortment of Japanese masks, unsigned, 8 x 8 x 8 cm. ***
*** An Anglo-Indian bronze and ivory figure, circa 1890, depicting a slave in a kneeling position holding a ball aloft, 17 cm high. ***
*** Two Chinese ivory puzzle Balls, each finely carved multiple layered ball set upon an elephant form stand, 12.5 cm and 14 cm high, (2). ***
*** Set of Indian carved ivory chess pieces, housed in carved wooden box ***
*** Two miniature ivory trinket boxes, 19th century, the first box intricately carved, made for Chinese export. The second box with a tortoise shell interior inset hand painted scene to lid, 4.9 and 4 cm diameter ***
*** An Indian painted ivory scene of the Taj Mahal, 19th century, mounted in a carved and ebonised wood frame, the frame 13 cm high, 11.5 cm wide ***