A few examples of appraisal values for
DEMON

• A Book Page Painting of a Demon,
  A Book Page Painting of a Demon, Persia/Turkey, 18th Century Pigment on paper 6.9 x 4.3 in — 17.6 x 10.8 cm
• STUDIO DEMON, PORTRAITSStudio Demon
  STUDIO DEMON, PORTRAITSStudio Demon (Arthur Hayrapetian Studio) (Iranian, 20th century)Portraits (7), 1952, 1953watercolor on papersigned variously and dated lower left10 1/4 x 7 1/2in (26 x 19cm) Provenance:<
• Scott's Demonology , 1830, Sir
  Scott's Demonology , 1830, Sir Walter Scott, Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft , published by John Murray, London, 1830, 402 pages, "The witches bestrode either corn straws, bean stalks, or rushes, and calling 'Horse and Hattock, in the Devil's name!' which is the elfin signal for mounting…", half leather, marbled boards, 5-3/4 x 4 in. Wear and minor losses, moderate toning. Descended through the Family of General Robert Patterson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• CHINESE ZEALOT POISED TO
  CHINESE ZEALOT POISED TO SLAUGHTER A YOUNG DEMON19th Century. Signed on the underside. The bearded male figure with a bird atop his head and a skull tied about his waist, holds aloft in one arm a demon child, a sword poised to kill in the other. Height 11.5 in. (Cond: repairs)
• Pair of Chinese Painted Wood
  Pair of Chinese Painted Wood Diabolical Figures, first half 20th century, each carved as fiendish demons from the Daoist Hell standing on rockwork mounted on a plinth base, each winged figure holding its particular implement of torture and standing in threatening stances, h. 13" and 15-1/4". Of all oriental religions, the Daoists put particular emphasis on the tortures of Hell and in their temples have life-sized statues of demons torturing the damned. These figures would have served a domestic altar.
• JAPANESE BUGAKU STYLE DEMON MASK-
  JAPANESE BUGAKU STYLE DEMON MASK- Polychrome and gilding over molded papier mache-like material fierce demon character theatrical mask with a moveable lower jaw 19th c. or later. Good worn condition 11'' (27.9 cm) T x 8'' (20.3 cm) W x 5 1/2 '' (14.0 cm
• JAPANESE CARVED WOOD DEMON
  JAPANESE CARVED WOOD DEMON FIGUREpossibly Edo period, depicted standing, likely lacking weapon, one eye closed, bearing teeth, in armored dress with boots, standing on a rocky base, remnants of polychrome paint, 21-3/4 in. Provenance: From the Estate of a Harvard University Professor, Cambridge, Massachusetts Condition: losses, chips, and cracks throughout, heavy wear to polychrome paint, hairlines, scratching, head reattached, wear commensurate with age and use
• Krishna Reddy (New
  Krishna Reddy (New York/Hawaii/India, 1925-2018] modernist sculpture "Demonstrators", signed, green patina, on white lucite base, 11" h x 16-1/2" w x 6" d, Synthetic media possibly resin or composition, fiberglass
• * A Figural Chamberstick
  * A Figural Chamberstick depicting a seated demon with a leaf form match strike. Width overall 9 1/2 inches.
• A Carved Ivory Netsuke of a Demon
  A Carved Ivory Netsuke of a Demon The 2-1/8"H figure is signed under one foot carved in the image of a figure in a kimono with a swiveling double sided face. Pigments have been applied to the hair and to the incised decorations.
• Austrian cold-painted bronze
  Austrian cold-painted bronze demon with carved ivory skull, late 19th century unmarked, mounted on a carved wood base, 2 in. H., 3 3/8 in. L.
• FAIRY AND DEMONS, PEN AND INK
  FAIRY AND DEMONS, PEN AND INK DRAWING 1923, ink on paper, signed partially illegibly "Hofer...", depicts a fairy or nymph facing snakes, owls and demons, 6"h x 5.125"w (sight), 11.5"h x 10.5"w (frame)
• A Chinese Carved Ivory Figure of
  A Chinese Carved Ivory Figure of the Demon Queller Zhong Kui the figure carved stepping onto a rock ledge holding a demon head aloft in one hand and carrying a demon by the hair in the other height 9 in. mounted to a carved wood stand overall height 10 1/2 in. Note: small repairs and loss. Provenance: Ex-Collection of Mr. And Mrs. Harry J. Batt Sr.
• SINO-TIBETAN GILT BRONZE DEMON
  SINO-TIBETAN GILT BRONZE DEMON DEITY18th/19th Century. The elaborately draped demon poised atop two supplicants. Height 5 in. Width 4 in. (Cond: good)
• A Chinese pottery figure by Liu
  A Chinese pottery figure by Liu Zemian of Zhong Kui driving away devils, 54cm high
• Seven Japanese carved ivory demon
  Seven Japanese carved ivory demon and skull-form netsukes figures include: two skulls three demon-form masks winged demon head of a mad man 1 to 2 1/2 in. H. Estimate $ 200-300 Appropriate wear scratches; winged demon - repairs to feet.
• JAPANESE WOOD HANNYA MASK carved as
  JAPANESE WOOD HANNYA MASK carved as the fierce horned demon with leather cord - h:11 in.
• JAPANESE WOOD HANNYA MASK carved as
  JAPANESE WOOD HANNYA MASK carved as the fierce horned demon with leather cord - h:11 in.
• BHUTANESE PAINTED CANVAS ON WOOD
  BHUTANESE PAINTED CANVAS ON WOOD TEMPLE DOOREarly 19th Century. Depicting a red-faced demon within a ring of fire, painted on canvas applied to vertical slats of wood to form a single panel, posts at one side. 60 in. by 33 in.
• LARGE BALINESE WOOD & HIDE GUARDIAN
  LARGE BALINESE WOOD & HIDE GUARDIAN DEMON MASKLarge carved wood, hide and woven mask, Guardian Demon, Bali, Indonesia, the figure with bulging eyes and furrowed brow, fanged teeth, applied hair, hide backing over woven and bentwood frame, some wear and loss overall, approx 12"h, 16"w, 12"d, 5lbs **Provenance: From the estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate Gallery in the prestigious Houston Galleria. They were world travelers and dealers of eclectic art, jewelry, antiquities, and gems. Their friends, acquaintances, and customers included people from all continents, including sheiks, prime ministers, royals, business leaders, politicians, and oil magnates. Florence was also a published author.**
• Carved Ivory Netsuke of a Shoki a
  Carved Ivory Netsuke of a Shoki a demon qualler with two oni (demons) signed 1 7/8''.
• Carved Ivory Netsuke of Shoki a
  Carved Ivory Netsuke of Shoki a demon queller and an oni behind a screen another oni in front signed 1 1/2''.
• Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832,
  Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832, "Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft....", London, 1830 12mo, full red leather with gilt embossed devils and witches, some rubbing on corners of spine, gilt top edge Estimate $400-600
• THAI DEMON MASK Thai parcel
  THAI DEMON MASK Thai parcel gilded and polychromed demon dance mask. 24" H x 10" W x 10" D.
• A Carved Ivory Ojime and Demon
  A Carved Ivory Ojime and Demon Figure Lot include carved ivory figure with ball face rolling from human to demon wearing robes signed and a painted ivory ojime of a buffalo dealing with a cheetah with enamels in color unsigned.
• Kidder (Richard) A Demonstration of
  Kidder (Richard) A Demonstration of the Messias, Folio, 2nd edition, London 1726 and four further volumes theology, all folio (5)
• Oni Spirit Ivory Netsuke
  Oni Spirit Ivory Netsuke Depicting "Oni", an evil spirit, sitting on a hill; with applied pigment for accentuating carved details. Signed on bottom, approx. 1-5/8"T x 1-1/2"L x 1-1/4"W.
• MAKONDE SHETANI EBONY CARVING, 20TH
  MAKONDE SHETANI EBONY CARVING, 20TH C East African Makonde ebony wood carving, 20th C. depicting multiple figures, likely from Mozambique or Tanzania in the "Shetani" or "Demon" style, depicting otherworldly figures and symbols. 19.5" H
• TIBETAN SCHOOL, DEMON THANGKA
  TIBETAN SCHOOL, DEMON THANGKA Tibetan School (19th c.), Wrathful Deity Mahakala, pigments on textile, matted and framed under glass, 28"h x 19"w (sight), 35"h x 26.25"w (frame)
• Carved ivory figure of a
  Carved ivory figure of a warrior/samurai Japanese probably 20th C. depicted on horseback holding a spear and accompained by a demon with wooden base some loss/damage to spear 3'' h.
• A JAPANESE PATINATED SPELTER FIGURE
  A JAPANESE PATINATED SPELTER FIGURE OF THE DEMON GOD RA...A JAPANESE PATINATED SPELTER FIGURE OF THE DEMON GOD RAIJIN, MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912), cast as a demonic half man half muscular beast with a horrifying open mouthed roaring expression and bulging eyes before backswept horns and gravity defying wavy hair, partially kneeling with one three clawed hand holding aloft his Taiko thunder drum, detailed with side engraved and chased panels of fierce roaring dragons swirling amongst styled stormy waters, trimmed in bosses and centering a loop handled conforming lid opening to an empty compartment, mounted on a stylized groundwork base and raised on a custom carved hardwood stand. Height: 11 3/4" Width: 6 1/2" Depth: 4" Condition: Good condition with some slight rubbed areas of patination, buildup and Raijin figure slightly loose but otherwise no serious discernible issues. 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.
• 19TH C. JAPANESE MINIATURE
  19TH C. JAPANESE MINIATURE LACQUERED MASK Carved boxwood, of an Oni Demon, in red and black lacquer with gilt eyes and teeth, unsigned, 1 1/2" tall, worn from use.
• Carved Ivory Netsuke of Standing
  Carved Ivory Netsuke of Standing Figure Signed Carved figure wearing demon cloak with applied pigment signed on back possibly Yukimitsu.
• INDIAN PAHARI MANKOT SCHOOL
  INDIAN PAHARI MANKOT SCHOOL MINIATURE PAINTING India,19th CenturyDepicts a six armed lion demon and green bull demon engaged in battle.
• A Japanese Bronze Figural Group
  A Japanese Bronze Figural Group of Two Warrior Demons late 19th/early 20th c. the combating figures cast locked in an embrace raised on a footed rectangular plinth height 13 in. width 9 1/2 in. depth 6 3/4 in.
• Five silvered metal netsuke and a
  Five silvered metal netsuke and a miniature Japanese bronze demon mask netsukes include: demon at forge dog demon with sack monkey and men with giant pot all 2 in. L. Estimate $ 150-250 Appropriate wear.