A few examples of appraisal values for
NETSUKE CARVED IVORY VALUE

• Selection of 15 Japanese carved
  Selection of 15 Japanese carved ivory and bone netsukes 20th century; figures include: demons common folk animals deities 3/4 to 2 1/2 in. H. Estimate $ 250-350 Various cracks wear.
• (5)Japanese Carved Ivory
  (5)Japanese Carved Ivory NetsukeFinely carved to depict different elders some marked on underside tallest is 2.25'' H probably Meji period. Private collection Oxford MI.
• Group of Japanese carved bone and
  Group of Japanese carved bone and ivory articles including: 15 netsukes snuff bottle two figures brass-mounted miniature box 7 assorted pieces of jewelry Estimate $ 150-250 Additional comments added 10/17/2011. 15 netsukes - slight wear seated figure. Bane natural discoloration age cracks hole drilled in head to make a necklace chain ivory snuff bottle has staining and wear. Bone piece box had wear discoloration. Six piece ivory jewelry - wear calligraphy brooch broken and glued back together. Bone hotai has wear. Resin figure is broken.
• (5)Japanese Carved Ivory
  (5)Japanese Carved Ivory NetsukeFinely carved to depict different elders some marked on underside tallest is 2.25'' H probably Meji period. Private collection Oxford MI.
• ANTIQUE JAPANESE CARVED IVORY
  ANTIQUE JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKECarved ivory netsuke of a deer -- nice old piece PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law.
• Six Japanese carved ivory and
  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.
• Japanese Ivory Netsuke
  Japanese Ivory Netsuke Estimate:$400-$600
• Nine carved ivory netsukes
  Nine carved ivory netsukes figures include: villagers deities duck and evil spirits 1 1/2 to 2 in. H. Estimate $ 200-400 Appropriate wear.
• 11 PC. JAPANESE FIGURAL CARVED
  11 PC. JAPANESE FIGURAL CARVED IVORY NETSUKE COLLECTION: 11- Figural carved ivory netsukes, mostly signed. Included are 2 with multi faces. Largest Approx. 2.25'' h x 1.5'' l x 1.25'' w. CONDITION: Wear commensurate with age and use.
• Four Japanese carved ivory
  Four Japanese carved ivory animal-form netsukes figures include: deer with young group of rats monkey with melon and demon with skull 2 to 3 in. L. Estimate $ 250-350 Largest deer with young - large amount of glue residue on antlers; monkey with melon - large crack possibly repaired.
• 11 PC. JAPANESE FIGURAL CARVED
  11 PC. JAPANESE FIGURAL CARVED IVORY NETSUKE COLLECTION: 11- Figural carved ivory netsukes, mostly signed. Largest Approx. 2'' h x 1.25'' l x .5'' w. CONDITION: Wear commensurate with age and use.
• 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.
• JAPANESE CARVED IVORY EROTICA
  JAPANESE CARVED IVORY EROTICA NETSUKE OKIMONOVintage Japanese carved erotic figures, including a netsuke of a couple and a two-piece set that joins as expected. Netsuke is typical size, about 1-1/2" high. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban, African elephant ivory. It will not be shipped internationally, nor can it be shipped where prohibited by law.
• Assorted oriental carved figures
  Assorted oriental carved figures netsukes and ivory fragments and bone figures Estimate $ 150-250 Additional comments added 10/17/2011. Figural group - both figures are loose from the base. One small figure missing hand.
• SMALL IVORY CARVINGS INCLUDING
  SMALL IVORY CARVINGS INCLUDING NETSUKES. Asian 1st half-20th century. Two geishas a samurai a man and a boy with polychrome inked detail and five other netsukes with inked details 3/4'' to 3''h. Ivory cannot be shipped outside of the United States.
• (4) Japanese Ivory NetsukeFinely
  (4) Japanese Ivory NetsukeFinely carved to depict four mytholgicla figures all signed however only two bear the same mark with inked and dyed elements tallest is 2'' H circa early 20th century. Private collection Oxford MI.
• Seven Japanese carved ivory
  Seven Japanese carved ivory netsukes including: girl with demon mask contortionist Taoist immortal man with basket boy with rat collection of faces and man with pinecone 1 1/2 to 2 in. H. Estimate $ 400-600 Appropriate wear.
• (3)Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke
  (3)Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke NecklacesFinely carved with semi precious stones each with a netsuke to include two with elders holding staffs and one female two elders have character marks on left foot longest is 30.5'' L necklaces made in mid 20th century however netsukes are probably Meji period. Private collection Oxford MI.
• ANTIQUE IVORY NETSUKE GROUP OF
  ANTIQUE IVORY NETSUKE GROUP OF SIXKatabori figural finely carved netsuke, immortals etc. Approx 2"H. Please note: These netsuke are carved from antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory. The item can be shipped only where allowed by law. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE
  JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 2.75".JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE, 19th Century, A bearded man with inlaid eyes standing, wearing a hat and holding a horn. Dimensions: Height 2.75". Provenance: The Collection of Gloria and Joe Kurilecz.
• (3)Japanese Carved Ivory
  (3)Japanese Carved Ivory NetsukeProbably Meji period finely carved one to depict an elder with sword one artist with paint brush and child with drum tea stained with inked and dyed elements each with a different character mark to underside tallest is 2.5'' H. Private collection Oxford MI.
• Four Japanese carved ivory netsukes
  Four Japanese carved ivory netsukes and three similar figures netsukes include: man on a horse man on water buffalo man riding ox and boys on an elephant figures include: horse man with large fish and man with family on horse 1 1/2 to 3 in. Estimate $ 300-500 Appropriate wear.
• Carved ivory netsukes c. 1900
  Carved ivory netsukes c. 1900 along with other miniature ivory carvings including two chicks in eggs seated figures man with a gourd buck with a frog etc. minor damaged.
• Group of 7 Carved Ivory Netsukes
  Group of 7 Carved Ivory Netsukes 19th/20th cent. A few sgn. Condition: Exc.Dimensions: Max. Ht. 2''Provenance: A Private Collection.E
• (5)Chinese and Japanese Carved
  (5)Chinese and Japanese Carved Ivory FiguresIncluding three netsuke and two carvings some bareing signatures largest is 2.75''H circa early 20th century.
• A stained ivory netsuke carved as
  A stained ivory netsuke carved as the Takarabune signed Jugyoku 2ins Estimate ?300-500 In good condition. 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
• JAPANESE CARVED IVORY SKELETON
  JAPANESE CARVED IVORY SKELETON NETSUKEThe skeleton atop a skull. Height 1.75 in. (Cond: good)
• (5)Japanese Carved Ivory
  (5)Japanese Carved Ivory NetsukeFinely carved to depict various animals to include an owl a fish a cat on turtle an elephant and a beast tallest is 2.25''H probably Meji period. Private collection Oxford MI.
• (3) Ivory carved netsukes, 4-1/4"H
  (3) Ivory carved netsukes, 4-1/4"H
• Five Japanese carved ivory netsukes
  Five Japanese carved ivory netsukes figures include: bears zodiac animals horse man's head and putrid fruit in basket all approximately 2 in. L. Estimate $ 150-250 Additional comments added on 12/6/2011: *Mans head and animal group are signed *The date from probably the first half of the 20th century. Appropriate wear.
• (3)Japanese Carved Ivory
  (3)Japanese Carved Ivory NetsukeProbably Meji period finely carved one to depict an elder with sword one artist with paint brush and child with drum tea stained with inked and dyed elements each with a different character mark to underside tallest is 2.5'' H. Private collection Oxford MI.
• 3 carved ivory, 1 carved wood
  3 carved ivory, 1 carved wood netsuke, 3 with articulated heads, one pin, tallest 2 1/4" Estimate $150-250
• 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.
• ELEVEN IVORY CARVINGS. Japan
  ELEVEN IVORY CARVINGS. Japan 1st half-20th century. Ten are netsukes: two water buffalo four sages a monkey and three figures with polychrome accents 1'' to 2''h. Together with a man with a scroll from a larger figural group 3''h. IVORY CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE OF THE USA.
• JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE OF
  JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE OF ANIMAL. - 1 1/2 in. long.
• (3) Japanese Polychrome Ivory
  (3) Japanese Polychrome Ivory NetsukeFinely carved to depict three elders all with same character mark to underside all roughly the same size tallest is 1.25'' H circa early 20th century. Private collection Oxford MI.