- Octopus Ivory Netsuke A carved
Octopus Ivory Netsuke A carved puzzled octopus with raised tentacle, with painted eyes and applied pigment for accentuating carved details. Signed on back of a tentacle, approx. 2"T x 1-3/8"L x 1"W.
- JAPANESE NETSUKE 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT
JAPANESE NETSUKE 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 4".JAPANESE NETSUKE, 19th Century, An octopus with inlaid eyes and a peasant's scarf. Dimensions: Height 4". Provenance: Private Western Massachusetts Collection.
- TWO IVORY CARVED NETSUKE: man struggling
TWO IVORY CARVED NETSUKE: man struggling with an octopus and its tentacles inside a large basket 1.6'' long; plus man astride a horse's neck protruding from a barrel a musician on top etc. Both signed in calligraphy underfoot. The netsuke are in good condition with light wear throughout and no visible chips or repairs.
- JAPANESE CARVED STAINED BONE NETSUKE
JAPANESE CARVED STAINED BONE NETSUKE 19TH CENTURY LENGTH 6”.JAPANESE CARVED STAINED BONE NETSUKE, 19th Century, A swimming octopus. Dimensions: Length 6".
- JAPANESE NETSUKE BY KAGETOSHI 19TH
JAPANESE NETSUKE BY KAGETOSHI 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 3.25".JAPANESE NETSUKE BY KAGETOSHI, 19th Century, A standing figure with an octopus on his head. Signed. Dimensions: Height 3.25". Provenance: The Collection of Gloria and Joe Kurilecz.
- JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE BY
JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE BY KOKUMIN 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 1.5".JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE BY KOKUMIN, 19th Century, An octopus with a karako and abacus. Signed. Dimensions: Height 1.5".
- An Edo period ivory netsuke carved
An Edo period ivory netsuke carved as a fishergirl holding the beak of an octopus 1.5ins Estimate ?250-300 Very grubby there are some small fine cracks to the head of the octopus and one of its tentacles otherwise in good condition. Himatoshi is a hole that extends under two of the tentacles on the base of the octopus one end slightly larger than the other. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?380
- A GROUP OF SIX JAPANESE NETSUKE
A GROUP OF SIX JAPANESE NETSUKE including a cluster of noh masks, Meiji period, 3.5cm wide, a carved wood octopus, 4.5cm long, and a figure with a peach 3cm high (6) Provenance: the three listed were sold at Roseberrys, 11/11/2019, lot 454, £200, the others were sold at Besston, 14/11/2019, Lot 1301, £50. Now the property of a deceased Estate from West Dorset.
- 19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE,
19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, SIGNED A Monkey in a Shinto Cap straddling an octopus, who has wrapped his tentacles about is legs, signed on the octopus, 2 1/2" tall, good patina.
- 5 JAPANESE NETSUKESLot 5 assorted
5 JAPANESE NETSUKESLot 5 assorted old Japanese carved netsukes: baby with mouse on back; man on buffalo; man wrestling octopus; 2 figures and turtle; and man with frog on head. Three are signed.
- FOUR NETSUKES. Japan 20th century
FOUR NETSUKES. Japan 20th century ivory. Lions ram water buffalo and an octopus with turtle. Signed. 1'' to 1 1/2''h.
- An Edo period ivory netsuke carved
An Edo period ivory netsuke carved as an octopus grasping a monkey 1.25ins Estimate ?150-200 Himatoshi has probably been drilled in later there are some cracks to carving in particular on the octopus the piece is grubby. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?220
- A Boxwood Netsuke of a Pearl Diver
A Boxwood Netsuke of a Pearl Diver and Octopus the figure wielding a dagger in an attempt to release herself from the attacking octopus signed. Height 2 inches.
- JAPANESE EROTIC NETSUKEEarly 20th
JAPANESE EROTIC NETSUKEEarly 20th Century. Signed. Carved as a closed clam, the top further carved with a scantily clad maiden shying away from an octopus. Width 2 in.
- 6 JAPANESE NETSUKESLot 6 carved
6 JAPANESE NETSUKESLot 6 carved Japanese netsukes in wood, stone, and composition including mice, dragons, horse, birds, octopus to 2.5 inches.
- EIGHT IVORY NETSUKES. Japan 1st
EIGHT IVORY NETSUKES. Japan 1st half-20th century. Figures include tradesmen and women a deity a tree trunk and two men with polychrome decoration one is wearing a turtle shell. Signed. Average 2''h.
- Carved Ivory Netsuke of Man with
Carved Ivory Netsuke of Man with Huge Octopus 1 5/8'' signed.
- Four Netsukes Japanese, late 19th/early
Four Netsukes Japanese, late 19th/early to mid 20th century: marine ivory sennin, one eye closed while he uses a back scratcher, 1-3/4 in.; ivory Okame at Setsubun (bean-throwing festival), an oni cowering under the edge of her kimono, 2-1/4 in.; ivory coolies, copy of a netsuke of Senkyo (hole-in-the-chest men) by Joryu, 1-3/4 in.; ittobori wood netsuke of a tea picker, 1-1/4 in., wear and loss to paint, minor loss to head covering, all with signatures,
- Netsuke of a Monkey Wrestling With
Netsuke of a Monkey Wrestling With Octopus by Miwa Carved wood with inset eyes, very charming, signed Miwa, approx. 1"T. With box.
- COLLECTION OF SIX JAPANESE NETSUKESCollection
COLLECTION OF SIX JAPANESE NETSUKESCollection of Six Japanese Netsukes and a Figure of a Fisherman
- THREE JAPANESE NETSUKE the first
THREE JAPANESE NETSUKE the first of ivory and carved as a housewife trapping a badger under a straw hat signed a polychromed ivory figure of Fukurokuju and a staghorn example of a monkey with young on its back (3)
- A Boxwood 'Octopus' Tonkotsu (Tobacco
A Boxwood 'Octopus' Tonkotsu (Tobacco Box) and Kiseruzutsu (Pipe Case), Meiji Period (1868-1912) ?? ???? ????????? The octopus eyes inlaid with bone and dark horn pipe case length 8.5 in — 21.7 cm
- THREE JAPANESE NETSUKE the first
THREE JAPANESE NETSUKE the first of ivory and carved as a housewife trapping a badger under a straw hat signed a polychromed ivory figure of Fukurokuju and a staghorn example of a monkey with young on its back (3)
- 2 JAPANESE IVORY CARVED NETSUKE,
2 JAPANESE IVORY CARVED NETSUKE, ANIMALS
- NINE IVORY NETSUKES. Japan 1st
NINE IVORY NETSUKES. Japan 1st half-20th century. Tradesmen fishermen women a camel and turtles. Most signed one has polychrome accents. Average 2''h.
- 2 JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, DRAGON
2 JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, DRAGON & FOO DOG
- 19TH C. SIGNED JAPANESE NETSUKE
19TH C. SIGNED JAPANESE NETSUKE Meiji Period Mermaid with Octopus, signed, 1 3/4" long.
- 2 JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, MONKEYS
2 JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, MONKEYS
- ANTIQUE IVORY FIGURAL NETSUKEAntique
ANTIQUE IVORY FIGURAL NETSUKEAntique Japanese ivory netsuke in the shape of a man, likely the Japanese god Fukurokuju. Measures 2 1/4" tall. Shows some wear from age and use.
- TWO JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKETwo
TWO JAPANESE CARVED WOOD NETSUKETwo Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke , probably Meiji Period (1868-1912), one carved as a creature encircling a box, removable drawer/slide, l. 1 3/4 in.; other as a man with a rat on his back, h. 1 3/4 in . Provenance: TK Oriental Arts & Antiques, Williamsburg, VA, Aug. 1978 and March 1979; Estate of Warren Paul Balovich (1926-1992), New Orleans
- 19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE
19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE Squid with inlaid eyes, signed, 2 1/8" long.
- Fine Japanese elephant ivory netsuke
Fine Japanese elephant ivory netsuke of Ashinaga and Tenaga late 18th century The latter seated on his companion's shoulders hand clasping a coiled octopus, as Ashinaga stands looking upwards, detailed carving and fine aged patina. PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Michigan ,200 minor age cracking-good patina 7 or 8/
- NETSUKE. Japan 20th century
NETSUKE. Japan 20th century ivory. Frogs with green inked detail. Signed. 1 1/2''h.
- Four Japanese carved ivory trick
Four Japanese carved ivory trick netsukes catfish and goose group owl and demon - all with pop eyes and woman with rotating face 1 1/2 to 2 in. H. Estimate $ 300-500 Appropriate wear.
- JAPANESE BRONZE OF OCTOPUS & FISHMeiji
JAPANESE BRONZE OF OCTOPUS & FISHMeiji Period (1868-1912), depicting a naturalistically modelled flounder, puffer fish, & carp surmounted by an octopus, apparently unsigned, repair to tail of puffer fish, measuring 3 1/2" high x 6 1/4" wide x 6" deep.
- Six Japanese carved ivory and ink-highlighted
Six Japanese carved ivory and ink-highlighted netsukes all depicting villagers figures include: man holding baby man with large gourd man seated on stump two boys with demon masks man carrying woman and youth with goat 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 in. H. Estimate $ 300-500 Polychrome loss appropriate wear.