A PAIR OF GERMAN CARVED BOXWOOD FIGURESAA PAIR OF GERMAN CARVED BOXWOOD FIGURESA pair of German carved boxwood figureslate 19th/early 20th century(2)height of largest 14in (35.5cm); width 4 1/4in (10.5cm); depth 5 1/4in (13.5cm)
A SMALL CHINESE CARVED BOXWOOD CONTAINERAA SMALL CHINESE CARVED BOXWOOD CONTAINERA small Chinese carved boxwood containerheight 1 1/4in (3cm); width 2 3/4in (7cm); depth 2 3/4in (7cm) Provenance:Property from the Estate of Ray and Ruth Hill, Seattle, WA.
A carved Boxwood 'Cat' Netsuke.Japanese,A carved Boxwood 'Cat' Netsuke.Japanese, Edo period.Depicting a plump laying cat. 3.2 x 4.2cm
RED PAINTED SLIDE LID SOAP BOX CA. LATE18th-earlyRED PAINTED SLIDE LID SOAP BOX CA. LATE18th-early 19th century; softwood carved box from softwood block with raised panel slide lid that has carved thumbnail pull, old red milk painted surface, interior contains an old homemade horsetail hair brush and shaving soap remnants; Condition: early tack nail repair note to one corner, otherwise good
NORTHWEST COAST NATIVE AMERICAN WOODENNORTHWEST COAST NATIVE AMERICAN WOODEN OBJECTSNorthwest Coast Native American wooden box, halibut hook, round carved box, and wood carving. Box: 4 1/4"t x 10 1/4"l x 6 1/4"d.
3 COCONUT SHELL CARVINGS3 Coconut Shell3 COCONUT SHELL CARVINGS3 Coconut Shell Carvings, one Neoclassical; one military and courtship and an associated shell and horn carved box. Tallest 4 1/4". Very good condition.
19C CHINESE EXPORT CARVED FRAME MILITARY19C CHINESE EXPORT CARVED FRAME MILITARY FAMILY United States,19th CenturyIncludes three portraits of young blonde hair, blue eyed children dressed in white set in a shadow boxed Chinese export carved Boxwood frame. These depictions are the children of Joseph P. Fyffe's, a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy that served in the Mexican and Civil Wars. Please Note: this is an exceptionally carved 19th century Chinese export frame, there are several layers of carving to the subjects, one of the best we have seen.
CHINESE ANTIQUE CARVED BOXWOOD CABINETCHINESE ANTIQUE CARVED BOXWOOD CABINET SCULPTURE OF GOD OF LONGEVITY SHOU LAO, QING DYNASTY 10 ¾" x 4" x 3 ½" Fully carved 3D cabinet sculpture of solid boxwood branch, depicting god of Longevity Shou Lao, with his pronounced bald head and long beard, earring the 'peach of immortality', attention to fine details; felts roundels attached underneath.
ASSORTMENT OF JAPANESE PORCELAIN & WOODASSORTMENT OF JAPANESE PORCELAIN & WOOD CARVINGS Including an Imari charger and bowl, 19th century, a Kutani dish with peacock in a landscape; and a Japanese carved boxwood okimono of a laughing divinity, with exposed skeletal back, 19th century.
CHINESE CARVED BOXWOOD CENSER & STANDCHINESE CARVED BOXWOOD CENSER & STAND Republic Period, 1911-49 beautifully carved three part censer, with elaborate bamboo leaf lid and stalk handle, trifoot base with bamboo reliefs,stalk handles and feet, with matching stand, censer, 3 1/2 in. H., 4 1/2 in. Diam., stand, 3 in. Diam.
(4) Asian covered boxes to include a(4) Asian covered boxes to include a pair of antique style octagonal covered boxes with hammered silver tone mounted decoration, 9 1/2" dia, 8 3/4"H, a domed covered box in floral and starburst applied silver medallions, handled finials, remnant red and black paint, 10" dia, 9 1/4"H along with a similarly designed chip carved box with repousse silver tone adornments, 6 1/2"H x 7"W
TRAMP ART CARVED BOXAn extensively chipTRAMP ART CARVED BOXAn extensively chip carved, graduated, footed storage box in oak with multiple layers of applied carving including four quadrants on the lid with four three tiered layers of chip carved triangles in each. Each side has a similar treatment with two quadrants of triangles. Near perfect condition (one very minor chip on the right side) in original varnish. Brass hinges. Round nails. Found in Quebec, circa 1930. One of the nicest boxes of its kind. Measuring, 7 1/2" height x 13" width, 11" depth. The Shaun & Joan Markey Collection.
SINO-TIBETAN SHORT WHIP AND A JAPANESESINO-TIBETAN SHORT WHIP AND A JAPANESE CARVED BOX WITH IVORY FINIAL LENGTH OF WHIP: 25 IN. (63.5 CM.), HEIGHT OF BOX: 6 1/2 IN. (16.5 CM.)SINO-TIBETAN SHORT WHIP AND A JAPANESE CARVED BOX WITH IVORY FINIAL, the small whip formed with a central chased brass cylinder, the butt end inlaid with cabochon turquoise and red stones and the handle end set with shaped silver metal cabochon-inlaid head and a pair of short leather thongs; the box of globular form, topped by an ivory carving of a karako (Chinese child) atop a snail, and all set atop three metal-topped incurved ivory feet (2) Dimensions: Length of whip: 25 in. (63.5 cm.), Height of box: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm.)
NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD CARVED PINENORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD CARVED PINE ROUNDEL
19TH CENTURY applied to the centre with a relief carved lighthouse with waves below, within a border inscribed 'Northern Light House' and the with the motto of the board 'In Salutem Omnium' (meaning 'for the safety of all'); together with a VICTORIAN NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD CARVED BOXWOOD CEREMONIAL MALLET, DATED 1874, both sides of the head with brass ring mount, both sides also relief carved with a roundel of a lighthouse with waves below, the collar inscribed ‘2nd Feb 1874, P.S.PHAROS, the twist handle decorated with Maltese crosses and beading(2)17.5cm diameter, mallet 33cm longProvenance: Stevenson Collection
CARVED WOOD BIRD SCULPTURES & LEAF FORMCARVED WOOD BIRD SCULPTURES & LEAF FORM BOX, 3 Three carved wood pieces, comprising two wood birds on metal legs and wood stands, and a leaf shaped carved box with Tasmanian Huon pine signed "John Tobin." Tallest: 11.5" H. Repair to leaf stem.
AMERICAN CHIP CARVED BOX. Second halfAMERICAN CHIP CARVED BOX. Second half 19th century, pine. Overall geometric decoration with original yellow paint. Wire hinges, paper lined interior. Some wear, and loss to paper. 2.5"h. 4"w. 5.75"d.
EARLY 19TH C CARVED BOXWOOD SNUFF BOX.EARLY 19TH C CARVED BOXWOOD SNUFF BOX. Carved boxwood snuff box depicting a double-headed Napoleon Bonaparte defecating. From an E 66th St, Manhattan estate. Dimensions: snuff box measures approx. 3.5" in length. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Missing spout.
ASSORTED GROUPING OF CLOISONNE, LACQUEREDASSORTED GROUPING OF CLOISONNE, LACQUERED AND Carved Boxes. Includes a lacquered hinged box with mother-of-pearl inlay depicting a bird - cracks and losses; a possibly cinnabar floral decorated lidded box; (2) hinged cloisonne boxes - one with a central carved jade plaque; (2) cloisonne lidded boxes with bird decoration; and (1) lidded carved box with figural depictions to each panel. From a Darien, CT estate. Dimensions: cloisonne box with jade measures approx. 6" w x 4.675" d x 1.875" h. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents.
ANTIQUE ENGLISH PAINT DECORATED ANDANTIQUE ENGLISH PAINT DECORATED AND CARVED BOX. Antique English Georgian? lidded box with paint decoration and beautifully carved lounging beauty with canine companion and quiver of arrows and fowl. From an E 72nd St, Manhattan estate. Dimensions: box measures approx. 4" w x 2.875" d x 2.75" h. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. Minor losses.
CHINESE CARVED BOXWOOD MODELS OF ROOSTERS2CHINESE CARVED BOXWOOD MODELS OF ROOSTERS2 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.
Condition
Very minor wear, a few tiny abrasions and in good condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
CHINESE WOOD CARVED BOX W/ BRASS HINGECHINESE WOOD CARVED BOX W/ BRASS HINGE A Chinese wood carved jewelry box with brass hinge and corners. Top opens on hinges to reveal 2 storage areas for rings and six sections for other jewelry. Two hinged front doors open to access two drawers for more storage of jewelry, all protected with felt. H. 8" (20.3 cm), L. 14" (35.5 cm), W. 9" (22.8 cm) Condition: good condition overall for age and use. Front hinge is loose and no longer attached.
CHINESE-STYLE WRITING BOXChinese-StyleCHINESE-STYLE WRITING BOXChinese-Style Writing Box, covered with gilt and polychomed tooled leather and mounted with gilt metal borders; including a jade fan-shaped box (1 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 3 1/4 in.), ink bottles, and pens Dimensions: The carved box: 3 x 9 x 5 1/2 in. (7.6 x 22.9 x 14 cm.) Provenance: Property from the Estate of Gordon F. Taylor, an employee of the San Francisco Opera for over 40 years Condition:
NEPHRITE CARVED BOX BROOCH/PENDANT,NEPHRITE CARVED BOX BROOCH/PENDANT, SIGNEDA large nephrite jade box / locket broochon a sterling necklace. The top of the locket box is acarved rounded rectangle nephrite jade stone,with a carvedfloral motif, a fruit branch, and Chinese symbols. It isheld in place by prongs as the lid for a large locket or perfume box. The bottom of the box is sterling and has a brooch safety clasp as well as two clips. The back of the brooch is marked "Doris Silver Mexico Finer than Sterling 925." There is a hinge on one side of the box and an interior clip that clips the box closed. The brooch measures 2 1/2 inches long, 1 5/8 incheswide, and 11mm thick. The nephrite lid is approximately4 mm thick. The broochweighs 23.5 dwt. The necklace chain is made of oval links and has a spring ring clasp marked "Sterling". It measures 31 inches long. Weighs 8.8 dwt.
Condition
Very good condition.
CHINESE BOXWOOD RELIEF BRUSH POT, BUDDHISTCHINESE BOXWOOD RELIEF BRUSH POT, BUDDHIST SCENEA carved boxwood brush pot, with highly detailed figural relief of arhat figures attended by various animals amid a forested landscape. Chinese, circa 20th century.
Measures 5 3/8'' x 3 1/2'' x 2 5/8".
Condition
Nicely aged patina. One minor chip to the bottom rim.
MID CENTURY STYLE HANDCRAFTED WOODENMID CENTURY STYLE HANDCRAFTED WOODEN BOX, SIGNEDAn unique carved box with a fitted lid.
Artist's signature in pencil on the base.
Dimensions: 8.5"L x 7.5"W x 6.75"H
Condition:
Age related wear.
THAI JEWELED COVERED LACQUER BOXDESCRIPTION:THAI JEWELED COVERED LACQUER BOXDESCRIPTION: An antique lacquer and gilt wood carved box with jeweled accents and figures in relief. CIRCA: Early - Mid 20th Century ORIGIN: Thailand/China DIMENSIONS: H. 15" x W. 20". D. 12.5" CONDITION: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER CARVED BOXACHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER CARVED BOXA round lidded box, decorated with carved Chinese symbols. The interior and base is lacquered black.
Dimensions: 4"W x 2.5"H
Condition:
Age related wear.
(5PC) CHINESE CINNABAR COLLECTIONDESCRIPTION:(5PC) CHINESE CINNABAR COLLECTIONDESCRIPTION: (5Pc) A five piece Chinese cinnabar collection. Includes:
(2) The Sense Of Touch limited edition plates. ("18264/19,500") & ("4547/19,500)
(1) Urn with interior scenes and and acorn finial. (H: 8.25" x D:4.5")
(1) Floral carved box with hinged lid. (H: 2" x W: 4" x L: 6")
(1) Charger plate with carved village scenes. (H: 1.25" x D: 12"
CIRCA: 20th Cent.
ORIGIN: China
DIMENSIONS: See Above.
CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
MAITLAND SMITH CARVED WOOD BOOK BOXDESCRIPTION:MAITLAND SMITH CARVED WOOD BOOK BOXDESCRIPTION: A Maitland Smith Carved box featuring pull out drawers, decorated with book covers titled The Odyssey, The Witches, Treasure Islands, Gone with the wind etc.
CIRCA: 20th Cent.
ORIGIN: Continental
DIMENSIONS: H: 8" W: 12.5" Depth: 8"
CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
CHINESE BOXWOOD LANDSCAPE CARVING INCHINESE BOXWOOD LANDSCAPE CARVING IN CASEChinese intricately carved box wood sculpture depicting a landscape scene with trees, pagodas and bridges. Rests on wooden base with key meander design and covered by glass and wood case. Measures approx. 14" height x 21 3/4" width x 9" depth (35.6cm x 55.2cm x 22.9cm) overall including base and screen.
Condition:
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2 CHINESE CARVED BOXES INC. BUDDHA HAND1st2 CHINESE CARVED BOXES INC. BUDDHA HAND1st item: Chinese hardwood box carved in the shape of citron fruit, also known as "Buddha's Hands" with leaves and vine. 3 1/4" H x 7" W. 2nd item: Chinese hardwood box carved in the shape of a peach with attached branch and leaves. 3 3/4"H x 6" W. Both boxes 20th century. Provenance: the estate of Mrs. Adna Godfrey Wilde, Jr. (Sara Joan Wilde), Colorado Springs, CO.
Condition:
Both boxes overall very good condition.
QING LACQUER NANMU CARVED BOX, W/ COAChineseQING LACQUER NANMU CARVED BOX, W/ COAChinese nanmu or nan wood carved stationary or food box with "Shou" ("Longevity") symbol and bat flourish corners to fitted lid, scrolling to sides of lid and body, and brass-covered corners all on four bracket feet. Includes a laminated Asian Treasures Certificate of Antiquity, dated September 2011. 2 7/8" H x 9 1/2" W x 9 1/2" D. Qing Period.
Condition:
Overall good condition with surface wear commensurate with age; minor denting to brass corners; wear to lacquer to interior; and small area of tape residue to underside.
EARLY EASTERN ORTHODOX CARVED, METALEARLY EASTERN ORTHODOX CARVED, METAL MOUNTED CROSSEarly Eastern Orthodox carved and metal mounted cross, the double sided carved boxwood or cypress blessing cross with central scene of the crucifixion and the baptism of Christ verso, set within a silvered filigree and beaded frame emanating rays, on a double knobbed stand on a circular base having engraved foliate detail, possibly Mt. Athos, Greece. Considerable wear to cross consistent with an early date, small loss to lower section of cross. The possibly later mount loose, oxidized and with small losses, crude old repair affixing the mount to the stand, loss to outer edge of base. Overall height: 7 1/2", 3" wide, cross height: 4", base diameter 3".
Condition:
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ESTATE GROUP FOUR ASIAN DECORATIVE ARTSESTATE GROUP FOUR ASIAN DECORATIVE ARTS ITEMScomprising a dragon carved box, a lacquer round box, a hardwood carved buddha sculpture and a pierce carved/gilt lacquer panel. Panel 5 1/2" high, 22" long. Property of a CT Estate.
Condition:
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A JACOBEAN STYLE BARLEY TWIST CARVEDA JACOBEAN STYLE BARLEY TWIST CARVED WALNUT LIBRARY TAB...A JACOBEAN STYLE BARLEY TWIST CARVED WALNUT LIBRARY TABLE, 17TH/18TH CENTURY, the rectangular top enclosed by quarter round trim, above paired frieze drawers within applied ebony wave detailed borders centering reticulated scrolling leafy tendril brass escutcheons, over a chevron detailed band and raised on compressed bun and barley-twist legs ending in disc feet, joined by similarly carved box form stretchers. Height: 33 1/4" Length: 56" Depth: 34 1/4" Provenance: Property from a Prominent River Oaks Estate Collection, Houston, Texas Property from a Prominent River Oaks Estate Collection, Houston, Texas
Condition:
Good condition for tables of this age, materials and use including but not limited to expected fading in areas, ring marks, old marks and scratches, age cracks, dings, restorations, small chips, old burn marks, and surface buildup throughout. Some parts such as escutcheons, legs, stretchers, and feet have been restored or partially or completely replaced. This table was restored at some point in the last 50 years but is a nice old table with lots of character and obvious age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
A PAIR OF LOUIS XIII STYLE NEEDLEWORKA PAIR OF LOUIS XIII STYLE NEEDLEWORK UPHOLSTERED AND C...A PAIR OF LOUIS XIII STYLE NEEDLEWORK UPHOLSTERED AND CARVED WALNUT ARMCHAIRS, 19TH CENTURY, each with a rectangular padded back issuing padded arms above barley-twist and block supports on a conforming seat, raised on barley-twist and block legs joined by similarly carved box form paired stretchers, covered throughout in antique aubergine ground needlework wool panels, stitched in colorful gros point fruit filled vessels flanked by a plethora of blossoming leafy stems within brass nailed trim. Height: 43 1/4" Width: 23 3/4" Depth: 25" Provenance: Property from a Prominent River Oaks Estate Collection, Houston, Texas Property from a Prominent River Oaks Estate Collection, Houston, Texas
Condition:
Good overall condition with expected marks, scratches and surface wear from use, age cracks, normal small chips and buildup throughout. The needlework panels are a bit dry but in good shape with normal small pulled thread areas, fading and discolorations from sunlight and variations in dye compositions, wear from general use and dust buildup. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.