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Jewels, Objets D'Art & Asian Works of Art — Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.

Auction House:Leonard Joel Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:260
Sale Title:Jewels, Objets D'Art & Asian Works of ArtLots with images:260
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:51
Date:15-Nov-2015
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A Japanese carving of a Samurai, Meiji period, well carved study of a man leaning on a stump and incised with signature, 15.5 cm high
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19th century Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period, nicely carved, depicting a genre scene of street vendors incised signature of Seimin, 7 x 7 cm
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A 19th century Japanese Tokyo school ivory okimono of a farmer and hens, Meiji period, signed, 17 cm high
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A pair of faux ivory Travertine and brass Decorations of elephant tusks, set upon stepped marble plinths, tallest 180 cm high
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A procession of six carved ivory elephant figures, each carved with raised trunk, in various sizes, tallest 5 cm high
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A 19th century Kyoto school ivory okimono of two boys, Meiji period, one holding a toad the other a puppy. Incised with signature. 19.7 cm high
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A 19th century ivory wood and stag antler box and cover, Meiji period, finely carved with toads and panels of figures, with dragon finial and animal mask feet, inlaid ivory seal mark to base, 13.2 cm high
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An early 20th century Japanese cloisonne table box, with gilded interior of bamboo and birds, 7 x 14 x 10.5 cm. Provenance: Property of a Lady, NSW
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A very fine shibayama gold lacquer Mokkogata tsuba, Meiji period, signed Nemoto-zo. Inlaid in mother of pearl, coral, ivory, and shakudo on a nashiji and kirikane ground and decorated in takamakie and hiramakie lacquer, with silver and cloisonne rim., one side depicting two rabbits toasting a female figure with libation, the reverse showing masked oni (devils) scheming to carry out bad deeds. Nemoto was a member of the shibayama family who produced very fine work, 11.3 x 10 cm
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An articulated lobster bronze ink well, with Roman serial number on interior, 30 cm long
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A early 20th century fine Japanese black and gold lacquer shrine cabinet, Meiji/Taisho period, with quality carving of mainly lotus themes and kanagu (metalwork fittings), 118 cm x 80 cm depth x 192 cm height
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A 19th century Japanese lacquer Fumibako document box, with flowers and Karakusa (scrolling grasses) on a ro-iro ground, 23 x 3.5 cm
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A 19th century Japanese lacquer Fumibako document box, with pine design on a ro-iro ground, 26 cm wide
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Japanese bronze gilded Teapots 11 cm diameter
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A 19th century Japanese single case lacquer Inro, with design of cherry blossom in spring
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A Japanese tobacco bowl, Taisho period, 20 cm diameter
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A early 20th century Chinese export ware porcelain jar, decorated with gilt floral patterns, mark to base, 32 cm width x 24 cm height
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Pair of lacquer shibayama and ivory whist Counters 9 cm wide
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A 19th century fine shibayama gold lacquer tsuba, Meiji period, of quatrefoil form, the kinji ground of gold decorated with reference to the Tanabata festival in hiramakie and takamakie, the reverse depicting a bird catching an insect, flowers in shell inlays. Signed, unread. 9 cm high
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A Beijing glass two colour overlay glass snuff bottle with figures on horseback 6 cm high
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A silver shibayama and gold Laquer vase, Meiji period, inlaid with ivory, tortoise shell and mixed materials., with a flower and birds applied enamel flowers on the neck, unsigned, 20 cm high
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A 19th century fine lacquer four case Inro, decorated with five horses in gold, black and silver. Signed. Unread with pot seal and ensuite wooden netsuke and ojime, 6.3 x 7 cm. Provenance: J Neumann collection Sydney
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A shibayama ivory three case Inro signed Masayuki, Meiji period, with inlay of birds and flowers, signed on mother of pearl plaque with ojime and ensuite netsuke, 9 cm high
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A late 19th century Negoro lacquer three case Inro unsigned, late Edo/Meiji period, with tiger and bamboo in gold and silver, ivory netsuke and ojime, 8 cm high
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A shibayama ivory four case Inro signed shibayama, Meiji period, inlaid with cockatiel and hawk design in mixed materials, ensuite ojime and manju netsuke also signed on a mother of pearl plaque, 8.2 x 5.7 cm
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A 19th century two case black lacquer Inro unsigned, late Edo period, inlaid in mother of pearl and lacquer with dragonflies, with tsuishu (cinnabar) lacquer netsuke and ojime in floral design, 7.4 x 8.5 cm
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19th century wood and lacquer Inro floral design in lacquer and also inlaid mother of pearl. Unsigned. 8 cm high
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An ovoid cloissone vase, Meiji period, decorated with a writhing dragon, 9 cm high
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A 19th century beaten copper temple bell, with Striker and stand, with accompanying striker and Negoro lacquer stand and silk pillow, 21 x 14 cm
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A 19th/20th century gilt bronze tsuba, Meiji period, Chrysanthemum design, signed. 7 x 8 x 0.5 cm
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A 19th/20th century gilt bronze tsuba Meiji period, Sukashi technique, HO-O or phoenix design, 8 x 8 x 0.5 cm
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A 19th/20th century gilt bronze tsuba Meiji period, featuring a prancing Shishi in gold Taka-zogan relief amongst flower motifs, 7.5 x 7.5 x 0.5 cm
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A 19th/20th century gilt bronze tsuba Meiji period, featuring prancing Shishi in gold Taka-zogan relief amongst silver and gold flower motifs 8 x 8.5 x 0.5 cm
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A 19th century Japanese mixed metal covered box in shape of a heart, Meiji period, featuring designs of Hotei and monkeys in Taka-Zogan inlay on lid and cartouche fan paintings on sides amongst a nashiji lacquer finish. Unsigned, 17 cm long
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Two Japanese tsuba, Edo period, one with dragon and water design, in iron and gilt., the other an iron Sukashi (pierced) design, 7 cm wide
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Japanese 950 sterling silver frame by K. Uyeda, of rectangular form and simple design
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A Japanese wood and ivory netsuke, Meiji period, the female crouching figure wearing a kendo mask, single himotoshi, 4.8 cm high
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A 19th century Japanese boxwood netsuke, of an oni washing a mans back in a bath, signed Gyokuzan 3.8 cm high
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A 19th century Japanese ivory, mixed metal and coral netsuke, Edo period, of a frog, mouse and rat on a group of vegetables, signed Jugyokyu, 3 x 5.8 cm
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A Japanese carved boxwood netsuke featuring a drummer in a shi-shi mask, stained ivory himotoshi signed Shugetsu Saku with seal, 3 cm high
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A 19th century Japanese wood netsuke, the form of a cicada on branch, a popular subject matter for this artist, signed Harumitsu, 5.5 cm high. Provenance: J Neumann collection
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A 19th century Japanese wooden netsuke featuring a well carved South Sea Islander holding a coral branch, inlaid ivory eyes and teeth with repair to hand, signed Masamitsu. 5 cm high
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A 19th century Japanese Kuroyaki (black Persimmon wood) netsuke, the form of a mouse with inlaid eyes holding a nut, unsigned, 4 cm high
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A 19th century Japanese fine wooden netsuke, Meiji period, featuring an immortal in a silk sling holding a tama with ivory Himotoshi, signed Shumin, 4.5 cm high
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A 18th /19th century Japanese wood netsuke, Edo period, depicting a blind masseur and client, 4 cm high
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A 18th /19th century Japanese wood netsuke, Edo period, depicting a Sennin. 9.4 cm high
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A 19th century Japanese ivory Shunga okimono, Meiji period, carved in typical erotic pose, signed 5 cm high
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A Japanese wooden and ivory erotic netsuke, Edo/Meiji period, of an Oriental lady holding a lotus branch, 8.8 cm high
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A 19th century Japanese wooden netsuke, late Edo period, of chestnut form, with an articulated ivory worm in hole, 4.5 cm wide
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A late 19th century Japanese ivory netsuke, of Daikoku: God of good fortune with attendant child, 2 cm high
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An early 19th century Japanese Negoro lacquer netsuke, Edo period, of a shi-shi and cub, 3.7 cm high
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An early 19th century Japanese wood netsuke, Edo period, depicting a crouching monkey covering its ears, 5.6 cm long
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A 19th century Japanese wooden netsuke featuring a nicely carved group of funghi, 5.5 cm high
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A 19th century Japanese wood netsuke featuring a rat with inlaid ebony eyes atop a shell, 4.8 cm high
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An early 19th century Japanese wood netsuke in the form of a Seashell, late Edo period, featuring a realistic interpretation of a seashell 7.2 cm long
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A 19th century Japanese wood netsuke, the form of a mouse scampering around two aubergines, 4 cm high
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A 19th century Japanese wooden netsuke, depicting a worm inside a chestnut carved with ivory and ebony inlay, 4 cm high
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An 18th century Japanese wooden netsuke featuring a Shi-shi atop a Tama, 3 cm high
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A late 18th early 19th century Japanese wooden netsuke of a seated Toad, Edo period, unsigned, 4.5 cm high
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A late 18th early 19th century Japanese ivory netsuke of a seated woman, with inlaid eyes and attractive patina, 4 cm high
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A 19th century Japanese bone netsuke of a Dutch Merchant, with traditional subject matter of clambering child on a merchant's back, 7.7 cm high
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A 19th century Japanese ivory netsuke of a group of fish and Waves featuring fish with inlaid eyes, 4 cm long
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A late 18th early 19th century Japanese ivory netsuke of a group of sea Creatures, Edo period, well carved group of marine life, including lobster, octopus and fish. A play on the tripartite relationship of these animals, signed Kiyozumi. 5 cm long
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A 19th century Japanese ivory okimono, Meiji period, depicting three of the seven Gods of good fortune, Daikoku, Hotei and Ebisu, signed. 4.7 x 6 cm
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A late 18th early 19th century Japanese wood netsuke, of Monkeys carrying a Persimmon, well carved study, unsigned. 4 cm long
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A 19th century Japanese wood netsuke of a witch, popular subject matter of witch squatting beneath a peasants hat and holding a cane, signed, 3 cm high
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A 19th century Japanese ivory netsuke of Sumo Wrestlers, Meiji period, on an ivory base with signature of Minjo on a red lacquer tablet. 4.8 cm high
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A 19th century Japanese shibayama ivory and lacquer netsuke, Meiji period, of a cleaner, stained ivory and inlaid shell, signed Kokoku. Four characters in relief underneath and a red lacquer signature 2 x 4 cm
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A late 18th early 19th century Japanese carved wooden netsuke of a sage, with evidence of lacquer application and fine patina from age wear, 8.5 cm high
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A late 18th early 19th century Japanese carved wooden netsuke of a Buddhist deity Intricately carved figure of typical Buddhist figure, unsigned 4 cm high
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A early 19th century Japanese carved wooden netsuke of a Buddha and Attendant unsigned, 3.5 cm
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A 19th century Japanese ivory netsuke, with articulated head stained ivory theatrical figure, signed Gyokuyuki, 3 cm high
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A 19th century Japanese ivory netsuke of a Squirrel on a Chestnut, with red incised signature to base, 2 x 4.5 cm
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A 19th century Japanese box wood netsuke, snake and skull, the snake entwined and enveloped with a skull, with inscribed signature, 3 cm high.
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A Japanese ivory netsuke, man carrying a load, Meiji period, depicting a joyful character carrying an oversized nut, stained ivory and incised signature to base, 5 cm high
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A Japanese ivory netsuke, boy riding a fish, Meiji period, nicely carved study of Kintaro, a folk hero, with incised signature on red plaque on underside, 2.5 cm high
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A 19th century Japanese ivory netsuke, young boy and Shishi Mai, Meiji period, a charming study of boy with traditional lion dance costume, signed, 4.5 cm high
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A 19th century Japanese ivory netsuke, deity with Tama a carved study of Hotei holding the pearl of Buddhist wisdom, 3.5 cm high
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A 18th century Japanese ivory netsuke, seated cat, Edo period, Neko (cat) inlaid eyes, note exceptional patination, unsigned, 3 cm high
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A 19th century Japanese ivory netsuke Daikoku theme a classic study of Daikoku with his mallet and standing atop of bails of rice, signed, 4 cm high.
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A 19th century Japanese stained ivory netsuke of a peasant drinking from a Hyotan, Meiji period, unsigned, 5 cm high
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A 18th century Japanese netsuke, Chinese Mythology, unsigned, 3.5 cm high
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A 19th century Japanese ebony and ivory articulated netsuke, Meiji period, depicting a man in a Shishi-mai (lion dance) costume. Signed Shozan in a red rectangular reserve. 3.6 cm high
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A 19th century Japanese wooden netsuke of a Grazing horse, Edo period, unsigned, 5 cm high
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A late 19th century Japanese ebony and ivory netsuke, Meiji period, of a peasant boy with recumbent oxen. Unsigned, 5 x 2.5 cm
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A early 19th century wooden netsuke of a Dutchman with child 9.5 cm high
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A 18th century wooden netsuke, Nanbanjin (Foreigner), large piece with oversized himotoshi consistent with the period. Child on main figures back bearing a coral fish, unsigned, 9 cm high
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A 19th century Japanese ivory netsuke, Meiji period, of a coiled snail. Incised signature of Yoshinaga, 4.5 cm high
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A group of tobacco Ire (pouch) and Kiseruzutsu (pipe cases) (6), with Accompanying pipes, the kiseruzutsu in a range of materials including lacquer, bone and leather and the tobacco pouches also in mixed materials., each pouch decorated with a metal clasp (mae-kanagu) of various animal themes and in varied materials including silver, gold and bronze. Meiji / Taisho period, 20th century, longest 24 cm
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An early 20th century Chinese vase, decorated with peonies, double handled, 44 cm high
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A 19th century Japanese ink painting, depicting monkeys in the snow, mounted on silk with bone scroll and presented in wooden box, signed
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19th century Japanese bronze and mixed metal Koro (incense burner), Meiji period, with Zogan (inlay work) decoration of plum blossom, on elephant trunk feet and a Shishi finial to the lid., with accompanying bronze and mixed metal vessel featuring flowers and dragonfly theme, tallest 19 cm
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A 19th century Japanese Tetsubin (iron teapot), Meiji period, with a coarse ishime (stone like) finish and tanuki (raccoon dog) design in relief on sides, 17 cm diameter
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Two 19th century Japanese wooden mask netsuke, Edo period, (2), one of a Hannya mask. These were featured in Noh theatre, representing a female demon or serpent. Signed Ikko. Edo period, 19th century., the second also similar to a Hanna style mask. Signed, tallest 6.5 cm
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A 19th century Japanese wood Netuske, Edo period, depicting a figure crouching down and wearing a cloak, unsigned, 3 cm high
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A carved ivory covered box, with man and weaving basket decoration to lid, 18 x 13 cm
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A 19th century Japanese stained ivory netsuke, boy and Shishi mask, Meiji period, a lively performer removes his Shishi costume during a festival. Signed, 4.5 cm high
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A 19th century Japanese Oribe ceramic hand warmer, Edo/Meiji period, a classic Oribe green glaze and also featuring a fan motif and triangular handle grip. Unsigned, 30 x 35 x 33 cm
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A 20th century Japanese bamboo Wagumi flower basket, Meiji/Taisho period, with varying widths and treatments of bamboo and wisteria woven in a freeform style. Unsigned, 52 cm high
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A Japanese white metal-mounted shibayama style ivory Inkstand, Meiji period, of naturaly curved tusk form embelished with flowering shrubs and birds, centrally mounted with silver inkwell and pen rest, raised on ball feet, 27 cm wide
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