A few examples of appraisal values for
OKIMONO

• Two Japanese Carvings: an Okimono
  Two Japanese Carvings: an Okimono and a Netsukethe okimono is a modeling of jointed acrobats suspended from bars which tumble over each other when the rod is rotated bone with two ivory bars (3.5 x 4.75 in.); the well-carved ivory netsuke is of a macabre theme depicting a skeleton atop a skull (1.75 in.) with unusual mother-of-pearl signature disk affixed to the bottom.
• Japanese Ivory Okimono of a Male
  Japanese Ivory Okimono of a Male and Female Estimate:$2,000-$3,000
• Japanese Ivory Okimono
  Japanese Ivory Okimono Estimate:$1,500-$2,000
• Japanese Ivory Okimono of a Man and
  Japanese Ivory Okimono of a Man and Boy Estimate: $100  - $200
• Two Japanese Ivory Figural
  Two Japanese Ivory Figural Okimono the first a group comprised of a fisherman carrying a "bamboo" pole with a bird perched on his upright arm standing on a naturalistic carved wood plinth beside a young boy carrying a fish in his hand the wood base strewn with ivory fish overall height 9 in. overall width 6 3/4 in.; the second a lone fisherman carved standing on a rock holding two fish in one outstretched hand dangling nets from the other height 7 in. mounted to a wood stand overall height 7 1/2 in.
• Japanese Ivory Okimono
  Japanese Ivory Okimono Estimate:$2,000-$3,000
• 19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY FIGURINE
  19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY FIGURINE Okimono of a Shinto Guardian, 7 1/4" tall. Good condition.
• JAPANESE OKIMONO OF A MAN AND A
  JAPANESE OKIMONO OF A MAN AND A CHILD Meiji Period. - 7 in. high.
• A JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO of a
  A JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO of a mounted man and small boy, 3.6cm h, signed saku Tomochika on a red lacquer reserve, 19th c or later
• * A Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono
  * A Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono depicting a man standing with a basket. Height 7 3/8 inches.
• ASIAN: JAPANESE OKIMONO, PROBABLY
  ASIAN: JAPANESE OKIMONO, PROBABLY EARLY 20TH C., IVORY OR OTHER MATERIAL, CARVED AS A WOMAN IN FLOWING ROBE, STANDING HOLDING FLOWER...ASIAN: Japanese okimono, probably early 20th C., ivory or other material, carved as a woman in flowing robe, standing holding flowers and a book/scroll, all over etched and stained decoration, signed, measures 7 1/2" h., wear consistent with age and use. [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.]
• A Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono
  A Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono depicting a man crouching with implements in hand by his side a diminutive immortal bearing a fan and a staff standing atop a wooden chest of drawers bearing signature to the underside. Height 2 1/8 inches.
• Two Japanese okimono 19/20th
  Two Japanese okimono 19/20th century One of a father and boy, the father holding a turtle on a circular base, together with a well carved wide male figure resting his foot on a rock. H: 4 1/2 in. PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Virginia
• Two Japanese Okimono the first of a
  Two Japanese Okimono the first of a fisherman carrying a wicker basket holding fish the second holding a basket over his head while fending off a cat. Height of taller 7 1/2 inches.
• Japanese Wood and Ivory
  Japanese Wood and Ivory Okimono Estimate:$600-$800
• A Japanese Ivory Okimono the
  A Japanese Ivory Okimono the figural group depicting two attendants aside a woman seated in a sedan chair the whole set on a naturalistic carved wood base. Height overall 5 1/4 inches.
• 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
• PAIR OF JAPANESE BONE AND WOOD
  PAIR OF JAPANESE BONE AND WOOD OKIMONOS OF TWO MEN, HEIGHT: 6-1/2 INPair of Japanese Bone and Wood Okimonos of Two Men, Height: 6-1/2 in
• Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono,
  Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono, depicting a standing figure of a vendor, dressed in a short coat standing on a rock with a calabash at his feet and holding a foliate branch and sack across one shoulder, h. 6".
• Group of Three Japanese Ivory
  Group of Three Japanese Ivory Okimonos Estimate:$400-$600
• Japanese ivory okimono , carving of
  Japanese ivory okimono , carving of man holding two sticks attached to rope draped over his neck, base with two-character mark, 4-1/2 in., late 19th century. Two tight drying cracks, otherwise excellent condition.
• JAPANESE IVORY GENRE OKIMONO OF
  JAPANESE IVORY GENRE OKIMONO OF FATHER WITH TWO SONS A Farmer with Two Young Boys, both are holding implements, one on his shoulder, the other at his knee, the three are supporting a large branch of plums, collector's paper label on one foot. 6 1/2" tall.
• ASIAN: JAPANESE OKIMONO,
  ASIAN: JAPANESE OKIMONO, 19TH/20TH C, CAVED IVORY, DEPICTING THREE TRAVELERS CONVERSING HOLDING AND STANDING BESIDE ASSORTED ACCOUTR...ASIAN: Japanese okimono, 19th/20th C, caved ivory, depicting three travelers conversing holding and standing beside assorted accoutrements, mounted on a wooden base, wear on all consistent with are and use, including one piece detached and loose, etc. [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.]
• JAPANESE OKIMONO OF JO AND UBAMeiji
  JAPANESE OKIMONO OF JO AND UBAMeiji Period. Each signed Shungetsu. The elderly couple from the legend of The Old Happy Couple. Together with another okimono of an old bearded man holding a peach. (3 pcs) Height of couple 5 in., elderly man 4.5 in. (Cond: good)
• Fine Japanese Carved Ivory
  Fine Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono Japanese a farmer figure and child finely carved and inked signed with two character mark in red underneath; ht. 6.5 in. (16.5 cm) Private Collection St. Louis MO Condition: Fine condition.Special Auction Notes: U.S bidders may pay with cash personal check money order bank check or wire transfer. Bidders outside the U. S. will be required to pay by wire transfer. No credit cards accepted. Bidders unknown to Cowan??Ts may be asked to provide additional personal identity or banking information.Please register early to allow sufficient time for bidder approval.
• A Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono
  A Japanese Carved Ivory Okimono depicting a standing man set on a naturalistic carved ivory base further raised on a conforming wood base. Height overall 6 1/2 inches.
• A Fine Japanese Ivory Okimono
  A Fine Japanese Ivory Okimono GroupProbably Meji period finely carved to depict a man and boy farming the boy with empty hands the man with hoe and basket man has basket of vegetables with inked and dyed elements tallest is 9.5'' H with carved hardwood stand. Private collection Oxford MI.
• A Japanese Carved Ivory Miniature
  A Japanese Carved Ivory Miniature Okimono Beautifully carved recumbent figure of a man awaiting his dinner beside a root wood hibachi with minutely incised detailing including the underside which depicts a textile mat on which he sits. Red inset underneath with signature.
• 19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO
  19TH C. JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO Small Okimono of Two Kneeling Men, one rubbing the shoulders of the other, unsigned, 2 1/8" tall, light shrinkage cracks and yellowing to one side.
• Two Japanese Ivory Okimonos
  Two Japanese Ivory Okimonos Estimate:$400-$600
• Ivory Okimono Japanese, late
  Ivory Okimono Japanese, late 19th/early 20th century, carved to conform to natural shape of tusk, several figures sitting in a tree, a hunter holding a gun with young boy and dog at the base of the tree, a monkey on his shoulder, base with two-character mark in red cartouche, 16-1/2 in.,
• Two Fine Ivory Okimono of Shoki
  Two Fine Ivory Okimono of Shoki Hunting Oni and an Old Man and Child, Meiji Period (1868-1912) height 4.3 in — 10.8 cm
• Japanese Polychromed Painted
  Japanese Polychromed Painted Ivory OkimonoDelicately polychromed lacquered early 20th century Japanese ivory okimono of a traditional beauty dressed in ornate kimono with lotus blossom crashing waves and other designs and wearing a red headdress holding a parasol carved out of a separate piece of ivory together with an ivory basket holding what appears to be brooms.Important Traverse City Michigan Collection.
• Japanese ivory okimono , figural
  Japanese ivory okimono , figural group of man and boy with basket of fish, early 20th century, 7-1/4 in. Loss to fish's tail in man's left hand, chip to boy's hair and implement in his left hand, separation at his back, old glue residue. Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina
• Japanese ivory okimono, finely
  Japanese ivory okimono, finely rendered elderly man holding child on his left shoulder, lantern in his left hand, the child with upraised left arm, probably catching insects, base with three-character signature, late 19th/early 20th century, 7-1/2 in. Loss to implement in child's left hand, probably a net, age cracks.
• A Group of Six Japanese Ivory
  A Group of Six Japanese Ivory Okimono including an artist seated at a low table with his brush and paint marked; a demon holding a lantern aloft; a recumbent ram marked; a young soldier; an old man and his dog; and a camel; together with a carved ivory cylindrical seal and a carved malachite cylindrical seal (8 pcs.)