- IVORY OKIMONO - 19th c. Japanese
IVORY OKIMONO - 19th c. Japanese Solid Ivory Okimono Sculpture of Two Sumo Wrestlers signed on bottom of foot of one the two are grappling back to back in traditional belts with grass skirts hair in top knots 4 7/8'' (12.4 cm) tall bits of grass skir
- Japanese ivory okimono , carving
Japanese ivory okimono , carving of man holding two sticks attached to rope draped over his neck, base with two-character mark, 4-1/2 in., late 19th century. Two tight drying cracks, otherwise excellent condition.
- A JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO
of a
A JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO
of a mounted man and small boy, 3.6cm h, signed saku Tomochika on a red lacquer reserve, 19th c or later
- Two Japanese Carvings: an Okimono
Two Japanese Carvings: an Okimono and a Netsukethe okimono is a modeling of jointed acrobats suspended from bars which tumble over each other when the rod is rotated bone with two ivory bars (3.5 x 4.75 in.); the well-carved ivory netsuke is of a macabre theme depicting a skeleton atop a skull (1.75 in.) with unusual mother-of-pearl signature disk affixed to the bottom.
- TWO JAPANESE OKIMONOS ??? ????
TWO JAPANESE OKIMONOS ??? ???? ? ??? ??????comprising: a paperweight cast with two turtle-group on an oval leaf, the base marked 'Takusai'; and a wooden okimono carved with a male figure seated right hand holding a knife, left hand leafy vegetation, the base marked(2)widths: 13.9cm and 4cmProvenance: Private Scottish collection, Edinburgh
- Japanese Ivory Okimono
Estimate:$1,500-$2,000
Japanese Ivory Okimono
Estimate:$1,500-$2,000
- Two Japanese ivory okimono 20th
Two Japanese ivory okimono 20th century Comprised of a stained and applied ivory shell model, signed, together with a shine model. Shine H: 5 in. PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Pennsylvania
- TWO JAPANESE CARVED OKIMONOMeiji
TWO JAPANESE CARVED OKIMONOMeiji Period, both signed. The first, a grandfather, with his two grandsons, he carries one, the other clings to his side, with two turkeys at his feet; the second, a performer with his monkey, both with polychrome details. Heights 7 in., 6.5 in., respectively.
- Japanese Ivory Okimono
Estimate:$2,000-$3,000
Japanese Ivory Okimono
Estimate:$2,000-$3,000
- Ivory Okimono Japanese, late 19th/early
Ivory Okimono Japanese, late 19th/early 20th century, carved to conform to natural shape of tusk, several figures sitting in a tree, a hunter holding a gun with young boy and dog at the base of the tree, a monkey on his shoulder, base with two-character mark in red cartouche, 16-1/2 in.,
- FINE JAPANESE OKIMONO OF A SAMURAI
FINE JAPANESE OKIMONO OF A SAMURAI WITH HIS DAISHOMeiji Period. Signed in red on the underside. The elderly samurai in a brown stained layered robe, the circular emblem of his clan three times on his robe, one hands holds a katana, his other at his back holding a fan, a wakizashi is tucked in his robe. Height 8 in. (Cond: good)
- JAPANESE OKIMONO OF JO AND UBAMeiji
JAPANESE OKIMONO OF JO AND UBAMeiji Period. Each signed Shungetsu. The elderly couple from the legend of The Old Happy Couple. Together with another okimono of an old bearded man holding a peach. (3 pcs) Height of couple 5 in., elderly man 4.5 in. (Cond: good)
- Two Japanese Ivory Figural Okimono
Two Japanese Ivory Figural Okimono the first a group comprised of a fisherman carrying a "bamboo" pole with a bird perched on his upright arm standing on a naturalistic carved wood plinth beside a young boy carrying a fish in his hand the wood base strewn with ivory fish overall height 9 in. overall width 6 3/4 in.; the second a lone fisherman carved standing on a rock holding two fish in one outstretched hand dangling nets from the other height 7 in. mounted to a wood stand overall height 7 1/2 in.
- Three Japanese Ivory Okimonosthe
Three Japanese Ivory Okimonosthe first being a striding rustic laden with sitcks two fish and implements. On a wooden stand. (8 in.; 9.5 in. with stand); the second figure possibly a Westerner is in a disheveled state and clutches a sake bottle. On a wooden stand. (5.75 in.; 6.5 in. with stand); the third carving is of a pot-belled elder admiring a prunus branch. On a wooden stand. (3.5 in.; 4.5 in. with stand).The third figure's branch is broken above the hand.Estate of the late Norman Caine Raleigh NC
- THREE JAPANESE OKIMONO 19TH CENTURY
THREE JAPANESE OKIMONO 19TH CENTURY including man and boy on bench signed h: 8.5 in.; a peasant in hat with boy and tray signed h: 9 in.; man with double gourd signed h: 6.5 in. (3)
- Japanese ivory okimono and mixed
Japanese ivory okimono and mixed metalstand signed, late 19th century and later The ivory okimono of a male wood collector is well carved, together with a mixed metal bronze flower arranging stand. Ivory H: 5 in.
- CARVED JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO
CARVED JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO
- CARVED JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO
CARVED JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO
- CARVED JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO
CARVED JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO
- Two Japanese Ivory/Bone Okimono
Two Japanese Ivory/Bone Okimono Figuresboth of sectional construction both signed on the underside the first depicts a fish monger holding out a sample from his stock (7 in.) (age crack on the rear lower section of his garment; implement lacking from left hand); the second a laborer with twin baskets filled with fruit (6 in.)(possible glue repair to the basket rope).Each with likely re-glued hand.Estate of the late Norman Caine Raleigh NC
- Two Japanese Geisha Ivory Okimonosearly
Two Japanese Geisha Ivory Okimonosearly 20th century both signed on the base well carved and embellished by subtle gilt and polychrome highlights.7 in.Light wear to highlights.
- Japanese Carved Ivory Polychrome
Japanese Carved Ivory Polychrome OkimonoProbably Meji period finely carved and painted to depict a man holding a large fish with two character mark within a red rectangle to underside measures 5.75'' H. Private collection Oxford MI.
- Fine Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono
Fine Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono Japanese a farmer figure and child finely carved and inked signed with two character mark in red underneath; ht. 6.5 in. (16.5 cm) Private Collection St. Louis MO Condition: Fine condition.Special Auction Notes: U.S bidders may pay with cash personal check money order bank check or wire transfer. Bidders outside the U. S. will be required to pay by wire transfer. No credit cards accepted. Bidders unknown to Cowan??Ts may be asked to provide additional personal identity or banking information.Please register early to allow sufficient time for bidder approval.
- Two Fine Ivory Okimono of Shoki
Two Fine Ivory Okimono of Shoki Hunting Oni and an Old Man and Child, Meiji Period (1868-1912) height 4.3 in — 10.8 cm
- TWO JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO the
TWO JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO the first well carved as a scholar holding a brush pen and a scroll -- 7 1/4 in. together with a whimsical carving of the three wise monkeys -- 2 1/4 in. (2)
- JAPANESE OKIMONO OF A SAMURAIMeiji
JAPANESE OKIMONO OF A SAMURAIMeiji Period. The underside with a artist’s monogram. The handsome elderly man, his hair well coiffed into a long knot, wearing an inside and outside pleated robe, the outside robe bears roundels with his samurai emblem, both his sword and wakizashi are tucked into his robe. Height 9 in. (Cond: good)
- JAPANESE OKIMONO OF A SAMURAIMeiji
JAPANESE OKIMONO OF A SAMURAIMeiji Period. The underside with a artist’s monogram. The handsome elderly man, his hair well coiffed into a long knot, wearing an inside and outside pleated robe, the outside robe bears roundels with his samurai emblem, both his sword and wakizashi are tucked into his robe. Height 9 in. (Cond: good)
- Japanese Ivory Okimono of a Male
Japanese Ivory Okimono of a Male and Female
Estimate:$2,000-$3,000
- Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono Of
Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono Of A FishermanFinely carved to depict fisheman with basket and fish with inked and dyed elements bareing two character mark on bottom of right foot 4''H circa Meji period.Important Traverse City Michigan Collection.
- 19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO
19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO Small Okimono of Two Kneeling Men, one rubbing the shoulders of the other, unsigned, 2 1/8" tall, light shrinkage cracks and yellowing to one side.
- Japanese Wood and Ivory Okimono
Japanese Wood and Ivory Okimono
Estimate:$600-$800
- Japanese Polychromed Painted Ivory
Japanese Polychromed Painted Ivory OkimonoDelicately polychromed lacquered early 20th century Japanese ivory okimono of a traditional beauty dressed in ornate kimono with lotus blossom crashing waves and other designs and wearing a red headdress holding a parasol carved out of a separate piece of ivory together with an ivory basket holding what appears to be brooms.Important Traverse City Michigan Collection.
- An Ivory Okimono of a Craftsman,
An Ivory Okimono of a Craftsman, Signed Seirin, Meiji Period (1868-1912) Hunched over his craft and seated on a folded tatami mat, the base inlaid with a signed lacquer cartouche '??'
3 x 3.1 in — 7.5 x 8 cm
- Group of Japanese Ivory Okimono
Group of Japanese Ivory Okimono
Estimate:$5,000-$7,000
- Five Japanese ivory okimono
Five Japanese ivory okimono early 20th century Comprising of a group of four woodsman, and a tinted model of a farmer. Tallest: 4 1/2 in. PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Pennsylvania
- Japanese Ivory Figural Okimono
Japanese Ivory Figural Okimono 19th c. Expertly carved, depicting Gama Sennin with toad familiar and other Sennin with snake, signed. H: 5 1/2" 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 Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.