A few examples of appraisal values for
FISHERMAN NETSUKE

• A Carved Ivory Netsuke of Fishermen
  A Carved Ivory Netsuke of Fishermen Carved ivory netsuke depicting two fishermen; one holding a fish and the other a mallet decorated with burnished gold and silver pigments. Unsigned.
• A Japanese carved ivory ''Actor''
  A Japanese carved ivory ''Actor'' trick netsuke along with a Chinese carved ivory figure of a fisherman with a dog. The trick (or Karakuri) netsuke is black highlighted signed on base and mounted to a gold tone loop. One side of the face shows a young woman's face and the other a ugly gnarled face. Condition: Chinese fisherman is slightly coming off stand tip of fishing rod has broken off fish needs to be re-strung see images. Trick netsuke measures 2.4'' tall and fisherman measures 6'' tall to tip of rod. Shipping weight .5 lb.
• JAPANESE 19TH C. IVORY NETSUKE OF
  JAPANESE 19TH C. IVORY NETSUKE OF MAN, SIGNED Standing figure of a Fisherman displaying his catch, 2 1/8" tall.
• 19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE OF
  19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE OF FISHERMAN, SIGNED Man in small Boat Pulling a Net from wave filled sea, his earlier catch lashed to a basket, signed on underside, which is comprised of wave patterns, 1 3/4" long, fine condition. The man's head is articulated.
• Gama Sennin with a Fish Netsuke
  Gama Sennin with a Fish Netsuke Carved ivory of a standing hermit holding a fish, and quite pleased. Inset eyes and detailing up the back of stockings, not signed. Approx. 3-1/4"T.
• COLLECTION OF SIX JAPANESE
  COLLECTION OF SIX JAPANESE NETSUKESCollection of Six Japanese Netsukes and a Figure of a Fisherman
• Netsuke Japanese early 20th C.
  Netsuke Japanese early 20th C. carved ivory figure of man with fish 2 1/2'' h.
• Group of three carved wood netsuke,
  Group of three carved wood netsuke, including: Stacked fish, single swimming fish, and a prawn in a cage, signed red pigment on bone; overall excellent condition, light surface soiling, light age wear, light surface wear; largest L 1 1/2" W 1" H 1 1/2" (Approx.)
• A Pair Ivory Figures of Fishermen A
  A Pair Ivory Figures of Fishermen A pair of Japanese carved ivory fishermen wearing large leaf hats one carrying a fish and the other with a bamboo and a pole with a fish attached to it.
• Japanese Ivory Okimono of a
  Japanese Ivory Okimono of a FishermanMeiji Period two-part form (figure and base) modeled as a man pulling his net from the sea signed on the bottom.7.5 in.Natural cracks to the base.Estate of the late Norman Caine Raleigh NC
• Group of three carved wood netsuke,
  Group of three carved wood netsuke, including: Ocean traveler on long fish, traveler with backpack on fish, and a fish monger with two fish, signed red pigment on bone; largest L 4" W 3/4" H 1" (Approx.)
• A Group of Five Japanese Ivory
  A Group of Five Japanese Ivory Netsuke including figures riding a mythical fish (marked); an old man doing a back-bend (marked); a seated man gesturing to his temples (marked); a rotund bearded figure with a staff (marked); and a standing figure of a child holding a bowl (marked).
• Six Japanese carved ivory figural
  Six Japanese carved ivory figural netsukes including: woman with large pot seated man reading two men with grindstone two boys playing men rolling barrel and two men with large fish 1 1/2 to 2 in. H. Estimate $ 300-500 Appropriate wear some inpainting.
• Assortment of 8 Japanese netsukes
  Assortment of 8 Japanese netsukes circa late 19th, early 20th c. Six 1 1/2" figures of a scholar, wise man, matron, gentleman, monk and fisherman - One 2" figure of a wise man - One 2 1/4" figure of an Oni holding a magical, dragon-spawning bowl (perhaps Riujin). Oni netsuke has broken right foot.
• Netsuke of a Sleeping Woman on a
  Netsuke of a Sleeping Woman on a Fish Carved ivory woman sleeping on a carved wood fish. Applied pigement to details, inscribed poem on back, signed on fish, approx. 2-5/8"L. With box.
• A Japanese Ivory Carving of a
  A Japanese Ivory Carving of a Fisherman A carved scene of a man fishing with a net that has a fish caught inside of it. The carving is very detailed and a pigment has been applied in order to heighten the detail. There is signature on the bottom.
• Fine antique 19th century
  Fine antique 19th century Japanese figure of a male fisherman, the head, hands & fish are of ivory, while the body & base is bronze, approx 28cm H
• A Carved Ivory Fish and Rat Netsuke
  A Carved Ivory Fish and Rat Netsuke Carved with attention to detail this netsuke depicts a fish with exaggerated size head and three mice crawling over it; signed on base possibly Hakuzan.
• Japanese carved ivory figure of a
  Japanese carved ivory figure of a fisherman reeling in a fresh catch, a basket ready at his feet. 8 5/8"H. Right hand chipped with repair to rod.
• Japanese carved ivory okimono
  Japanese carved ivory okimono 19th/20th century robed fisherman carrying ropes slung over shoulder with fish H10'' Provenance: Georgia private collection.
• A Japanese Ivory Figure depicting a
  A Japanese Ivory Figure depicting a fisherman and a boy. Height 3 5/8 inches.
• A pair of Japanese carved ivory
  A pair of Japanese carved ivory okimono each in the form of a standing figure of a fisherman holding a fishing rod and fish and a woodcutter with an axe on circular bases 8ins (203mm) high (Meiji period 1868-1912)
• Carved Ivory Netsuke of a Man
  Carved Ivory Netsuke of a Man with Fish Man standing on large fish tail carved ivory signed on the bottom 2"T.
• A Japanese (Tokyo School) carved
  A Japanese (Tokyo School) carved ivory figure of an elderly fisherman carrying a bamboo fishing pole on shaped oval base 9ins (228mm) high (Meiji period - unsigned) with hardwood stand and blue cloth covered box for same
• * Two Stained Ivory Netsukes Koshin
  * Two Stained Ivory Netsukes Koshin the first depicting a scholar the second a fisherman. Height of taller 2 1/8 inches.
• 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
• A Collection of Four Ivory
  A Collection of Four Ivory Netsuke one depicting an immortal one a kabuki actor one a man with a double gourd and one modeled after an otter with a fish. Height of tallest 2 1/8 inches.
• JAPANESE HUANGYANG WOOD CARVED
  JAPANESE HUANGYANG WOOD CARVED FISHERMAN, MEIJI P. A Japanese huangyang wood carved statue of a fisherman, dating from the Meiji period (1867-1912). A colorful depiction of the smiling, barefoot fisherman thrusting his right hand into an open weave basket, where one can see the struggling fish underneath. His straw sun had hangs behind his head. H. 4.5" (11.4 cm) Condition: Good condition overall for age and use.
• A Group of Four Carved Ivory
  A Group of Four Carved Ivory Figural Netsuke Containing: an actor with a little boy by his side signed on bottom apprx. 1-7/8"L a fisherman with a fishing rod (extension missing) apprx. 2"H a man holding a bag over his shoulder apprx. 2"H and a bird handler apprx. 2"H.
• JAPANESE CARVED KOI & MAN
  JAPANESE CARVED KOI & MAN NETSUKEDESCRIPTION: A Japanese hand carved netsuke, featuring a man latching onto a koi fish. Composed of bone. CIRCA:19th Ct. ORIGIN: Japan DIMENSIONS: H:2.2" x W:1" x L:1.3" 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) 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.
• Large Japanese Ivory Okimono, late
  Large Japanese Ivory Okimono, late 19th century, carved as a fisherman holding his net and a basket of fish, standing on rockwork with a young child and cresting waves, the base engraved with a two-character signature, a lotus leaf and a mountain, h. 13-1/4". Ex-collection: Dr. James W. Nelson, Gonzales, Louisiana.
• JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO OF FISHERMAN
  JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO OF FISHERMAN AND CARP Meiji period. Kneeling holding fish - 3 in. high.
• JAPANESE TEA-STAINED OKIMONO OF A
  JAPANESE TEA-STAINED OKIMONO OF A FISHERMANAppears to be unsigned. Wearing a reed hat, in poised upon rockwork at low tide, two fish hung from his rod, a large catfish in his arms. Height 8.5 in. (Cond: damage, and loss to area of hat)
• FOUR JAPANESE NETSUKEEach signed.
  FOUR JAPANESE NETSUKEEach signed. Three of male figures, the fourth of two fish atop waves. Heights 1.25 to 2.25 in.
• Japanese 20th C. ivory netsuke of
  Japanese 20th C. ivory netsuke of a cormorant fisherman traces of polychrome indistinct signature 2 1/4'' h.; and a Japanese 20th C. signed ivory netsuke of a Hotei 1 1/2'' h.
• 5 PIECE CARVED IVORY FIGURAL
  5 PIECE CARVED IVORY FIGURAL NETSUKE: To include 1) Polychrome figural group of fisherman with basket fish and pheasant on back of turtle signed 2'' h. x 1 3/4''. 2) Man inside clam shell signed 1 1/2'' h. 3) Polychrome man with bird and plate signed 2'' h. 4) Polychrome fisherman with large carp 2'' h. 5) Polychrome man with gourd signed 2''.CONDITION: Note: Shipping outside of the U.S. is not available for this item.