A few examples of appraisal values for
NETSUKE BIRDS

• 19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE A
  19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE A Plump Bird, signed, with inset eyes, 1 3/4" wide.
• Six Japanese carved ivory bird
  Six Japanese carved ivory bird netsukes figures include: hawk chicken crane group of cranes and songbirds average size - approximately 2 in. L. Estimate $ 250-350 Appropriate wear.
• JAPANESE CARVED BIRD
  JAPANESE CARVED BIRD NETSUKEDESCRIPTION: A Japanese hand carved Netsuke, featuring a bird, composed of bone. Character markings on bottom. CIRCA: 19th Ct. ORIGIN: Japan DIMENSIONS:H:1.7" x W:1.8" x L:1.5" 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.
• 19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE,
  19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, SIGNED Bird in Flight, with yellow inlaid eyes, legs curled up underneath, signed on underside, 1 3/4" long, good condition.
• 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.
• Five Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke
  Five Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke Late 19th-20th Century the first depicting a pair of grass birds amongst reed, the underside inscribed with a three-character maker's mark; the second a sinuous snake above a tile; the third a little mouse above a brush; the fourth a running boar; the fifth a intwining branch. Length of longest 4 in., 10 cm. Property from the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Fry, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, thence by descent
• TWO IVORY CARVED NETSUKE: the first
  TWO IVORY CARVED NETSUKE: the first with man woman and two birds under tree canopy. 2'' wide 1.50'' tall; the second a man seated covering his ears within a curved shelter of stalks 2'' wide 1.6'' tall. Both signed in calligraphy underfoot. The netsuke are in good condition with light wear throughout. The carving with the man by himself has a chip to one leaf.
• 4 JAPANESE IVORY BIRD
  4 JAPANESE IVORY BIRD NETSUKESFour carved Japanese netsukes, including eagles and possibly a seagull (eating a clam). All are signed. Tallest is 2-1/4" high. PLEASE NOTE: These are antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law.
• Five Japanese carved ivory netsukes
  Five Japanese carved ivory netsukes 1) falcon perched on skull; 2) mouse on top of skull; 3) coiled snake; 4) dragon on pot; 5) deity figure; 1 - 2 in. H.
• Group of Eight Japanese Animal
  Group of Eight Japanese Animal Netsukes(7) of ivory one of which is highly unusual being a circular carving of a bird holding the tail of a fish the latter having moveable eyes and fins; (1) of boxwood modeled as a monkey atop a resting horse.1 - 1.75 in.Estate of the late Norman Caine Raleigh NC
• JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE A Nesting
  JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE A Nesting Chicken, with red and black detailing, signed, 2" long, good condition.
• Twelve Japanese carved boxwood
  Twelve Japanese carved boxwood netsuke, 20th Century, depicting a variety of animals and birds/Provenance: The Estate of Anthony J Beeson
• ASIAN: FOUR IVORY NETSUKE,
  ASIAN: FOUR IVORY NETSUKE, JAPANESE, LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH C., LARGER SIZE, ALL ANIMALS, INCLUDING: FLOCK OF BIRDS; WINGED INSECT ON...ASIAN: Four ivory netsuke, Japanese, late 19th/ early 20th C., larger size, all animals, including: flock of birds; winged insect on rock; rat and pair of snakes; crouched camel, all with wear consistent with age and use, tallest: 2" h. [NOTE: International clients are ineligible to bid on this item. It is for sale only within the United States except not to CA, NY, NJ. It is the responsibility of any bidder to be aware of any laws or restrictions that may apply to them. It is the responsibility of the buyer to obtain any necessary documentation, permits or paperwork necessary including but not limited to such documents as required to comply with any and all requirements and restrictions imposed by Federal trade regulations related to endangered species prior to finalization of any sale.]
• 2 JAPANESE IVORY CARVED NETSUKE,
  2 JAPANESE IVORY CARVED NETSUKE, ANIMALS
• A Group of Five Japanese Ivory
  A Group of Five Japanese Ivory Netsuke including a chicken-rooster group (marked); a bear cub group (marked); a kitten group (marked); a monkey group (marked); and a mythical beast (marked).
• COLLECTION OF SIX JAPANESE
  COLLECTION OF SIX JAPANESE NETSUKESCollection of Six Japanese Netsukes and a Figure of a Fisherman
• A Japanese carved Netsuke.20th
  A Japanese carved Netsuke.20th century.Depicting a pair of Pelicans. Signed to base.
• JAPANESE NETSUKEJapanese Netsuke,
  JAPANESE NETSUKEJapanese Netsuke,
• JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE,
  JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE, EAGLE & RAT
• 3 PIECE CARVED IVORY BIRDS NETSUKE:
  3 PIECE CARVED IVORY BIRDS NETSUKE: To include 1) Single bird rocking on stomach signed 2 1/4'' long. 2) Pair of birds perched on branch signed 1 1/2'' long. 3) Pair of birds embracing signed 1'' h.CONDITION: These items cannot be shipped internationally.
• Japanese Chicken Netsuke Japanese
  Japanese Chicken Netsuke Japanese 20th century. A polychrome painted chicken netsuke; ht. 1 in. Condition: International shipping is not available for this item. This item will only be shipped within the United States except to California.
• 2 JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, DRAGON
  2 JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, DRAGON & FOO DOG
• 5 JAPANESE NETSUKESLot 5 old
  5 JAPANESE NETSUKESLot 5 old Japanese carved bone animals: snake, 2 mice, fish, dark cat, frog with monkey on corn cob. Two are signed. The monkey and dog are reproduction.
• Six Japanese carved ivory
  Six Japanese carved ivory animal-form netsukes figures include: dragon and turtle group cat group bird group songbird water buffalo and oxen 1 1/2 to 2 in. L. Estimate $ 250-350 Appropriate wear.
• Four Japanese carved ivory
  Four Japanese carved ivory figural netsukes 20th century; each modeled as figure of man holding an animal (chicken squirrel duck and rabbit) each 3 in. H. Estimate $ 150-250 Appropriate wear.
• 4 JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKESFour
  4 JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKESFour carved Japanese netsukes, including a dragon, two figural groups and a chicken. All are signed. Dragon is 2" high. PLEASE NOTE: These are antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law.
• NETSUKE. Japan 20th century
  NETSUKE. Japan 20th century ivory. Frogs with green inked detail. Signed. 1 1/2''h.
• 6 JAPANESE ANIMAL NETSUKESLot 6 old
  6 JAPANESE ANIMAL NETSUKESLot 6 old Japanese carved bone netsukes: fish, turtle, rhino, monkey, horse and dog. Three are signed.
• 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.
• FOURTEEN ANIMAL NETSUKES. Japan
  FOURTEEN ANIMAL NETSUKES. Japan 1st half-20th century. Some tea stained. Includes tiger rats dogs chickens dragon waterbuffalo and horses. 1'' to 2''h. Together with three faux ivory figures. Ivory cannot be shipped outside of the United States.
• 3 JAPANESE ANIMAL CARVED IVORY
  3 JAPANESE ANIMAL CARVED IVORY NETSUKE: To include 1) Owl on branch with rats signed on base 1 1/2'' h. 2) Rooster signed on base 1 3/8'' h. 3) Pair of praying frogs on lilypad signed on base 1 1/4'' h.CONDITION: This item cannot be shipped outside the U.S.
• Three Interesting Netsukes In
  Three Interesting Netsukes In Metal, Wood and Lacquer Brass or bronze fish, not signed, apprx 1-3/4"T, a lacquered bird in grey and gold, not signed apprx 1-1/2"L and a carved wood tree stump with raden work, signed, apprx 1-5/8"T.
• SIX JAPANESE NETSUKESSix Japanese
  SIX JAPANESE NETSUKESSix Japanese Netsukes,
• (4) JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, LATE
  (4) JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, LATE 19TH C. Including Karasu Tengu Spirit with bird head, scaled body; PLUS Winged Woman wrapped up in wriggling snake; PLUS Boy Laying on top of a Huge Seashell & Sleeping Goose, all but the second signed, 1 7/8" to 1 1/2" long, good condition.
• 2 JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, MONKEYS
  2 JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, MONKEYS
• JAPANESE NETSUKE BY MASANAO OF
  JAPANESE NETSUKE BY MASANAO OF KYOTO 18TH CENTURY LENGTH 2.3".JAPANESE NETSUKE BY MASANAO OF KYOTO, 18th Century, A tongue-caught sparrow. Signed. Dimensions: Length 2.3". Provenance: The Collection of Gloria and Joe Kurilecz.