A few examples of appraisal values for
NETSUKE SIGNATURES

• TWO JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE both
  TWO JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE both signed Mitsuhiro (1810-1875) the first carved as a chick hatching from an egg inlaid eyes signed underneath and with stylized seal mark in red and sprig of two cherries with a leaf signed at end of branch (2) Literature: See Davey Neil Netsuke: A comprehensive study based on the M.T. Hindson collection with a preface by W.W. Winkworth pp. 43-47 nos.89-106 for other examples by this carver.
• TWO JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE both
  TWO JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE both signed Mitsuhiro (1810-1875) the first carved as a chick hatching from an egg inlaid eyes signed underneath and with stylized seal mark in red and sprig of two cherries with a leaf signed at end of branch (2) Literature: See Davey Neil Netsuke: A comprehensive study based on the M.T. Hindson collection with a preface by W.W. Winkworth pp. 43-47 nos.89-106 for other examples by this carver.
• Four Netsukes Japanese, late
  Four Netsukes Japanese, late 19th/early to mid 20th century: marine ivory sennin, one eye closed while he uses a back scratcher, 1-3/4 in.; ivory Okame at Setsubun (bean-throwing festival), an oni cowering under the edge of her kimono, 2-1/4 in.; ivory coolies, copy of a netsuke of Senkyo (hole-in-the-chest men) by Joryu, 1-3/4 in.; ittobori wood netsuke of a tea picker, 1-1/4 in., wear and loss to paint, minor loss to head covering, all with signatures,
• JAPANESE NETSUKE SIGNED MASATSUGU
  JAPANESE NETSUKE SIGNED MASATSUGU 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 1.75".JAPANESE NETSUKE SIGNED MASATSUGU, 19th Century, A karako with inlaid horn top-knots holding a puppy with inlaid eyes. Dimensions: Height 1.75". Provenance: The Collection of Gloria and Joe Kurilecz.
• Seven Ivory Netsukes of Sennin
  Seven Ivory Netsukes of Sennin Japanese, mid 20th century or earlier: Kinko Sennin with carp, 1-1/2 in.; Gama Sennin with toad, 3-1/8 in.; sennin holding scroll, 2-1/4 in.; sennin with wine cup and double-gourd container, 2-1/8 in.; sennin mounted on an elephant, 2-1/8 in., possibly missing implement in hands; sennin with temple bell, 1-5/8 in.; sennin curled around mask, 1 in., all with signatures,
• FOUR JAPANESE FIGURAL
  FOUR JAPANESE FIGURAL NETSUKEThree signed. Each in varied poses and elaborately dressed, including an unsigned example of Shou Lao. (Cond: good)
• Two Japanese ivory netsukes: finely
  Two Japanese ivory netsukes: finely carved sleeping shojo , signed, 1-3/8 in.; tanuki with hat across back, 1-1/2 in., late 19th/early 20th century. Good condition.
• An Ivory Noh Mask Netsuke of
  An Ivory Noh Mask Netsuke of Okina (Hakushikijo), Signed Sukeyasu/Yuko, Meiji Period Together with a wood box with signature and seal netsuke length 1.5 in — 3.8 cm
• NETSUKE. Japan 20th century
  NETSUKE. Japan 20th century ivory. Bat with inked detail. Signed. 2''h.
• 19TH C. JAPANESE BOXWOOD NETSUKE,
  19TH C. JAPANESE BOXWOOD NETSUKE, SIGNED MASAYOSHI (SATO), 1819-1865 Tiger and Cub, signed Masayoshi on the underside, 1 1/2" tall, good condition.
• Three Japanese carved ivory
  Three Japanese carved ivory Katakuri or ''trick'' netsukes. Includes a netsuke depicting two men guarding a building with a woman inside a man holding a pot and painting a picture and an old woman. The building netsuke reveals the woman when tilted the painter's tongue sticks out when tilted and the old woman's face turns from happy to sad. All three are signed on base. Condition: old woman shows signs of age some discoloration to ivory see images. Building measures 1.6'' tall old woman measures 1.9'' tall and painter measures 2.5'' tall. Shipping weight .2 lbs.
• 6 JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE: To
  6 JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE: To include 1) Man with hatchet articulated face signed in characters 2'' h. 2O) Woman with bag and fan articulated face signed in characters 2'' h. 3) Man seated with basket unsigned 1 3/8'' h. 4) Man seated with basket unsigned 1 1/2''. 5) Man seated with basket unsigned 1 1/8'' h. 6) Man standing with fan turtle in hand and waves at feet signed in characters 2 1/4'' h.CONDITION: This item cannot be shipped outside of the U.S.
• Two Japanese ivory netsukes: a very
  Two Japanese ivory netsukes: a very pleasant-looking cat, inlaid eyes, signed Yasutada, 1-1/8 in.; a goat with finely-rendered hair, two-character signature, late 19th/early 20th century, 1-1/2 in. Good condition.
• 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.
• (LOT OF 5) JAPANESE NETSUKES (lot
  (LOT OF 5) JAPANESE NETSUKES (lot of 5) Japanese netsukes, comprising a four wood netsukes with three each bearing a signature and carved walnut netsuke with a signature, tallest 1.75".
• 19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE,
  19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, SIGNED GYOKETAI Standing Daikoku, with a bag slung over his back, in a leaf decorated cap, signed on the back, 1 5/8" tall, good condition.
• JAPANESE SHIBUICHI TSUBA
  JAPANESE SHIBUICHI TSUBA (SIGNED), A BRONZE SEATED BOY AND A BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF GAMA-SENNINJapanese Shibuichi Tsuba (signed), a Bronze Seated Boy and a Boxwood Netsuke of Gama-Sennin,
• An Ivory Netsuke of a Tanuki and
  An Ivory Netsuke of a Tanuki and a Deer, Signed Hidekazu, Meiji-Showa Period (1868-1989) The pot-bellied tanuki reclining against a sake bottle signed 'Iseya' ???; both signed to the underside 'Hidekazu' ?? largest 1.5 x 1.7 in — 3.8 x 4.3 cm
• NINE IVORY NETSUKES. Japan 1st
  NINE IVORY NETSUKES. Japan 1st half-20th century. Scholar tradesmen and three actors with revolving faces. Signed. Average 2''h.
• 3 JAPANESE FIGURAL CARVED IVORY
  3 JAPANESE FIGURAL CARVED IVORY NETSUKE: To include 1) Wise man with extendable eyes signed on base 2'' h. 2) Warrior with sword signed on base 2 3/8'' h. 3) Priest with articulated face signed on base 2'' h.CONDITION: This item cannot be shipped outside the U.S.
• TWELVE NETSUKES. Japan 1st
  TWELVE NETSUKES. Japan 1st half-20th century. Some have polychrome details. Figures include scholars a geisha tradesmen a sumo wrestler and a man with a movable head. Signed. Average 2''h.
• (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.
• JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE SIGNED
  JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE SIGNED TOMOTADA CIRCA 1800 LENGTH 2".JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE SIGNED TOMOTADA, Circa 1800, A wolf with a deer's leg. After a Kyoto-school example. Dimensions: Length 2". Provenance: The Collection of Gloria and Joe Kurilecz.
• 19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE,
  19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, SIGNED Seated Monk leaning on a giant peach, signed on the underside, nice wear and patina.
• Japanese Netsukes Japanese 20th
  Japanese Netsukes Japanese 20th century.  An assembled group of six ivory netsukes seven bone netsukes and two resin netsukes thirteen signed; largest ht. 2.25 in. International shipping is not available for this item. This item will only be shipped within the United States except to California.
• Nine Japanese ivory netsuke most
  Nine Japanese ivory netsuke most signed, 19/20th century Comprising of a skull model, man with hawk and several figural groupings. PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Pennsylvania
• Five Japanese elephant
  Five Japanese elephant netsuke signed masatsugu, tomochika, somin, & gyokuzan, 19th century Comprised of karako with mask signed masatsugu, together with a horseman signed tomochika, man with turtle signed somin, man at well signed gyokuzan, and another. PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Michigan man holding mask may be missing matching ribbon suporting mask, otherwise all well carved, period wear
• A Japanese Late Koto Tanto Signed
  A Japanese Late Koto Tanto Signed Nobukazu the blade in an old polish with a straight temper line, together with a shirasaya and a red lacquer scabard, the mounts are on tsunagi with solid silver mounts and shakudo turtle menuki. Length of blade 18.4 cm.
• Four Japanese carved wood
  Four Japanese carved wood netsukes 1) frog with two young on back, 2 1/2 in. L.; 2) rabbit with young, signed, 1 1/2 in. L.; 3) rearing goat, signed, 2 1/2 in. L.; 4) owl, 2 in. H.
• An Ivory Netsuke of Two Samurai,
  An Ivory Netsuke of Two Samurai, Signed Tomochika, Edo Period, 19th Century The two men engaged in a tussle, signed 'Tomochika' ?? within an oval cartouche on the base height 1.7 in — 4.4 cm
• Group of Six Ivory Netsukedepicting
  Group of Six Ivory Netsukedepicting men in various pursuits all artist signed and highlighted with dark tones. One netsuke is of a double form having two interlocked Sumo wrestlers.2 in. to 1 in.The Estate of Lawson Nesbit Winston-Salem NC
• A COLLECTION OF NINE JAPANESE
  A COLLECTION OF NINE JAPANESE NETSUKE the tallest 5.5cm high, partially signed (9) Provenance: purchased from Capes Dunn, 29/05/19, part of lot 272J and 272K, £160 and £160 respectively. Now the property of a deceased Estate from West Dorset.
• 6 JAPANESE NETSUKESLot 6 assorted
  6 JAPANESE NETSUKESLot 6 assorted old Japanese carved netsukes to 2.75 in tall: woman with hat and red sun; pot bellied man; old man with cane; etc. Couple are signed PEM (repro).
• (4) JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE All
  (4) JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE All but the last signed, including: Man Seated with a large bag slung over his shoulder, 1 3/4" tall; PLUS Man Walking with straw hat tipped back and a staff in hand, 2" tall; PLUS Horse Eating while resting on folded legs, 1 1/2" long; PLUS Two Frogs on Two Lily Pads, 2" long.
• 19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE,
  19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE, SIGNED Woman Standing atop a large Kabuki Noh Tengu Mask, grasping its nose, signed on the underside, 2 1/8" tall, good condition.
• JAPANESE NETSUKE ATTRIBUTED TO
  JAPANESE NETSUKE ATTRIBUTED TO KAIGYOKUSAI 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 2".JAPANESE NETSUKE ATTRIBUTED TO KAIGYOKUSAI, 19th Century, Fukurokoju holding a staff and mushrooms. Nicely detailed robe. Signed and seal marked on base. Dimensions: Height 2". Provenance: The Collection of Gloria and Joe Kurilecz.