A few examples of appraisal values for
NETSUKE SUMO WRESTLER

• 19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE A
  19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE A Seated Sumo Wrestler, signed on underside, 1 1/2" tall.
• (3) 19TH C. FIGURAL JAPANESE
  (3) 19TH C. FIGURAL JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE Including: Squatting Sumo Wrestler, unsigned, 1 3/4" wide, yellowed back; PLUS (3) Children sweeping around a tall basket, unsigned, 1 3/8" tall; PLUS Old Man Standing on Shoulders of an oversized frog, signed, 2 1/", fine shrinkage cracks.
• Carved Ivory Netsuke of a Sumo
  Carved Ivory Netsuke of a Sumo Wrestler colorful polychrome signed 2'' excellent.
• 19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE
  19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE Squatting Sumo Wrestler, signed underside of foot, 1 7/8" x 2" x 1", yellowed back.
• An Ivory Netsuke of a Child Sumo
  An Ivory Netsuke of a Child Sumo Wrestler, Together With a Seal-Form Netsuke of Two Children, 18th/19th Century The child wrestler wearing a kesho-mawashi (high-ranking sumo loincloth); the two Karako playing over a Chinese-style table tallest height 1.7 in — 4.3 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
• UTAGAWA KUNITERU II (JAPANESE,
  UTAGAWA KUNITERU II (JAPANESE, 1829-1874), WOODBLOCK PRINT OF A SUMO WRESTLER Circa 1865, woodblock print of a large sumo wrestler with a pair of birds on his skirt, published by Daikokuya Heikichi, professionally framed, not examined outside of the frame.
• A Japanese Bronze Figural Group
  A Japanese Bronze Figural Group of Two Sumo Wrestlers probably Meiji Period (1868-1912) the struggling figures cast with bare pates and knotted hair wearing fringed kesho-mawashi height 10 3/4 in. mounted to a bronze "low table" plinth height with plinth 13 in.
• SEVEN JAPANESE CARVED FIGURAL
  SEVEN JAPANESE CARVED FIGURAL NETSUKEcomprising a polychrome sumo wrestler, an elder and figure with short sword, all signed. Largest: 2 1/4" high, 1 1/2" wide. We offer in-house packing and shipping of this item to an address in the United States for $45.00 via USPS PriorityMail. The price includes insurance up to $5,000.00. Tracking information will be sent to your email address. International buyers are responsible for arranging 3rd party shipping. International clients may be ineligible to bid onthis item which may contain material not permitted to be shipped outside of the USA or to CA, NY, NJ. It is for sale only within the United States except not to CA, NY, NJ. It is the responsibility of the buyer to obtain any necessarydocumentation, 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. Condition: Auction buying is wholesale and not the same as retail store or retail internet buying. There are no returns based on condition. Our auction items are mostly vintage, mostly from estates, and are not in perfect condition. The items are sold "as is", and we are acting as agents, not as principals. Accordingly, prospective buyers are entirely responsible for determining the physical condition of lots prior to and as a condition to bidding. Bidders are obligated to determine their level of interest in and value of the items based solely on their own review. To assist prospective bidders in this endeavor, we offer in person open-house preview days prior to the auction, and also provide written condition reports in response to emailed requests submitted to condition@woodburyauction.com at least two days prior to the auction. The printed catalog lot information is a best efforts presentation of our opinion, rendered on a time-sensitive schedule, and is provided for guidance only, without legal obligation, and does not constitute a "statement of fact". The absence of condition statements in a lot catalog entry does not mean that the item is in perfect condition or is without defects. Please understand that our duty is to present the items fairly for bidder consideration and that the bidder's duty is to make independent investigation of the condition of items before bidding.
• Japanese Woodblock Print of Sumu
  Japanese Woodblock Print of Sumu Wrestlers signed approx. 6'' x 8'' signed.
• 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.
• A Japanese Bronze Figural Group
  A Japanese Bronze Figural Group of Two Sumo Wrestlers probably Meiji Period (1868-1912) large entwined figures with bare pates and knotted hair wearing typical loincloths cast with one heaving the other onto his chest height 11 1/2 in. mounted on a wood plinth height with plinth 13 in.
• Three Ivory Netsukes 19th/20th
  Three Ivory Netsukes 19th/20th Century Includes a mask of an old man a mask of Hannya and two sumo wrestlers 2.8" (height) 7cm (height)
• * Four Ivory Netsukes depicting a
  * Four Ivory Netsukes depicting a wrestler Shoulao a hotei and a man on a buffalo. Height of tallest 1 7/8 inches.
• Utagawa Kuniteru. Portrait of
  Utagawa Kuniteru. Portrait of Sumo Wrestler Koryu. 19th century, woodblock print. 14½ h × 10 w in. estimate: $1,000–1,500. Provenance: Collection of Robert Wilson
• * A Japanese Woodblock Print
  * A Japanese Woodblock Print Katsukawa Shunsho (1726-1792) depicting two sumo wrestlers and a gyoji in a match. Height of image 14 7/8 x width 19 5/8 inches.
• Carved Ivory Wrestlers Netsuke A
  Carved Ivory Wrestlers Netsuke A highly detailed and expressive netsuke of two wrestlers locked in a hold. The piece is signed on the underside.
• Japanese carved ink-highlighted
  Japanese carved ink-highlighted ivory figure of a Sumo wrestler seated reading man and a similar figural group 3 to 4 1/2 in. H. Estimate $ 400-600 Appropriate wear scratches.
• * A Collection of Seventeen
  * A Collection of Seventeen Carved Ivory Netsuke of various forms including sumo wrestlers animals and figures. Height of tallest 2 1/2 inches.
• JAPANESE TRIPTYCH WOODBLOCK
  JAPANESE TRIPTYCH WOODBLOCK PRINTS OF SUMO WRESTLERS BY TOYOKUNI III (KUNASADA)Japanese Triptych Woodblock prints of Sumo Wrestlers by Toyokuni III (Kunasada),
• Japanese Woodblock Triptych of Sumo
  Japanese Woodblock Triptych of Sumo Wrestlers approx. 14'' x 28'' signed.
• KUNISADA I. RING OF SUMO WRESTLERS,
  KUNISADA I. RING OF SUMO WRESTLERS, TRIPTYCH (Japanese, 1786-1864). Color woodblock prints, each signed in block, sight size: 14 1/2 x 30 in., framed.
• Japanese carved ivory netsuke: pair
  Japanese carved ivory netsuke: pair of sumo wrestlers signed; 2 1/8 in. H. Estimate $ 100-150 There are no apparent breaks or repairs. Prospective buyers should request a formal condition report. Back   Inquiry   Email Lot   © Alex Cooper. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are originalcopyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. Forfurther information telephone 410-828-4838 Schedule •  Catalogues •  Archives •  Login •  RegisterAbout Us | Consignors | Buyers | Catalogs | Contact Us | FAQ | Join Our Mailing ListHome | Oriental Rugs | Real Estate Auctions | Alex Cooper's Artfact Page | Alex Cooper Live! Blog908 York Road Towson Maryland 21204Baltimore: (410) 828-4838 | Fax: (410) 828-0875 | Toll-Free: (800) 272-3145antiques@alexcooper.comSite by Fastspot
• Japanese Carved Ivory Figurine of a
  Japanese Carved Ivory Figurine of a Sumowrestler loss at foot signed 3''
• Japanese Meji Woodblock
  Japanese Meji Woodblock PrintDepicting a sumo wrestler with several areas of calligraphy sealed lower left 14.25''H X 9.25''W circa late 19th/early 20th century.Property of a Marysville MI family.
• JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE BY
  JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE BY TOMOCHIKA (1800-1873) 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 1.5".JAPANESE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE BY TOMOCHIKA (1800-1873), 19th Century, Two wrestling fu dogs. Signed. Dimensions: Height 1.5". Provenance: The Collection of Gloria and Joe Kurilecz.
• Japanese porcelain to include a
  Japanese porcelain to include a Nabeshima Sumo wrestlers dish; together with four other plates/bowls, largest 14"dia, 19-20th c. Condition: Minor losses.
• JAPANESE NETSUKEJapanese Netsuke,
  JAPANESE NETSUKEJapanese Netsuke,
• ALEXANDRE EVGENEVICH YAKOVLEV
  ALEXANDRE EVGENEVICH YAKOVLEV (MASSACHUSETTS/RUSSIAN FEDERATION, 1887-1938), PORTRAIT OF A SEATED SUMO WRESTLER, 1918., SANGUINE ON PAPER, 40" X 38" SIGHT. FRAMED 44" X 41".ALEXANDRE EVGENEVICH YAKOVLEV, Massachusetts/Russian Federation, 1887-1938, Portrait of a seated Sumo Wrestler, 1918. Japanese calligraphy upper right. Artist stamped and signed lower right "A. Iacovleff, Peurn, 1918." Dimensions: Sanguine on paper, 40" x 38" sight. Framed 44" x 41". Provenance: Purchased from the artist's sister, Alexandra Jacovleff (Yakovleva) in Paris, 1978.Private Boston-area Collection.
• IVORY OKIMONO - 19th c. Japanese
  IVORY OKIMONO - 19th c. Japanese Solid Ivory Okimono Sculpture of Two Sumo Wrestlers signed on bottom of foot of one the two are grappling back to back in traditional belts with grass skirts hair in top knots 4 7/8'' (12.4 cm) tall bits of grass skir
• Two Ivory Netsukes depicting two
  Two Ivory Netsukes depicting two men wrestling and a man pushing a barrel together with a polychrome Okimono depicting an elder holding a staff with two children. Height of tallest 2 1/4 inches.
• 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.
• +KUNISADA UTAGAWA (1786-1865),
  +KUNISADA UTAGAWA (1786-1865), WOODBLOCK PRINT, DIPTYCH OF TWO SUMO WRESTLERS, KOYANAGI OF THE EASTERN GROUP AND SEKINODO OF THE WES...+Kunisada Utagawa (1786-1865), woodblock print, Diptych of two sumo wrestlers, Koyanagi of the Eastern group and Sekinodo of the Western group, fighting in the ring, signed Kochoro Kunisada ga and published by Izumiya Ichibei, left sheet trimmed to the top, backed, wear consistent with age including worm holes, soiling, sheet ss: 14 1/2" h. x 10" w. [VERBAL PROVENANCE: Bought Christie's, NY October 15, 2001, lot 202.]
• JAPANESE TRIPTYCH WOODBLOCK PRINT
  JAPANESE TRIPTYCH WOODBLOCK PRINT OF SUMO WRESTLERS, FRAME: 22-1/4 X 36 INJapanese Triptych Woodblock Print of Sumo Wrestlers, Frame: 22-1/4 x 36 in
• * A Collection of Four Japanese
  * A Collection of Four Japanese Netsukes each depicting a man at various pursuits. Height of tallest 2 3/4 inches.
• JAPANESE NETSUKE BY KUYA 19TH
  JAPANESE NETSUKE BY KUYA 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 2".JAPANESE NETSUKE BY KUYA, 19th Century, A robed shishimai dancer with movable ears and lower jaw. Signed. Dimensions: Height 2". Provenance: Private Western Massachusetts Collection.Note:Kuya is the father of master carver Masatoshi and grandfather of the Late 20th Century female carver Tamiko Nakamura.