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Asian and Applied Arts — Webb's

Auction House:Webb'sNumber of lots recorded:377
Sale Title:Asian and Applied ArtsLots with images:368
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:267
Date:21-Sep-2009
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A Silk, Silver and Ivory Purse. Edo Early 19th century. Unsigned. A good and rare embroidered silk purse (kinchaku) with silvered metal chains, catch and fitting. The kagamibuta netsuke with polished ivory bowl and relief peony matching decoration. Purse 9 x 14 cm
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A Carved Wooden Smoking Set. Meiji period. 19th century. An interesting Japanese tonkotsu with pipe case. The carved wooden case in the form of a grimacing Daruma with inlaid eyes and whisk. His mask face is removable to allow access to the tobacco. The kiseruzutsu (pipe holder) depicts Ashinaga with his outstretched arms holding the bamboo pipe. Brass dragon ends. Height of case 9 cm Ashinaga. 21 cm
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A good Meiji period carved ivory okimono of a peasant farmer with bird of prey. His clothing and features all well carved in one piece. He stands on a rock plinth. Hat is missing, signed. Height 20 cm
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A good Meiji period ivory okimono of a young Farmer girl she is going into the fields to cut grass or wheat. She stands with a sickle wearing a kimono and carrying a backpack frame with attached straw hat. Incised patterns. Mostly carved from one piece, signed on oval base. Height 19.5 cm
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A good 19th century Chinese ivory figure of the goddess Kwanyin. The well carved figure stands with lotus sceptre and beaded fringe while a young devotee sits at the base holding an incense pot. Height 21.5 cm
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A good Meiji period okimono of a carved ivory figure, of a washer women. She stands on getta with her three tubs, the details, woodgrain and folds of her kimono well rendered, unsigned. C.1890. Height 17.5 cm
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A late Meiji period Sectioned ivory okimono of a Farmer. He is standing and holding an aubergine in one hand, a full basket of produce sits on the stand base. His robe is patterned with sumi stained leaves and he wears a tobacco pouch. Repair to foot and minor loss to right hand, unsigned red lacquer tablet. Height 17.5 cm
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A Meiji period Sectioned ivory figure of fisherman with harpoon. He stands wearing leggings, hat and patterned tunic smiling with a benign expression. Part of shaft missing, signed on a red lacquer tablet. Shuyuki' height 19.5 cm
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A Meiji period walrus ivory carving depicting a fisherman with basket, net and fish on a rocky plinth while a young boy sits in a tree branch above him. Note: this piece has been poorly repaired but could be restored. Height 33 cm
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A very good carved ivory okimono of a fisherman with a young boy beneath a net which is hanging from a tree, the smiling child holding a fish in his left hand. Very intricate work, signed Kyoko. Height 21.5 cm carved from one piece
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A Taisho period carved and lacquered wooden figure of Jurojin standing with staff and scroll. His robes in red, orange, green and blue. Applied mohair beard and silk tassels. Height 28 cm
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A Chinese ivory tusk vase on pierced wooden stand carved all over with a scene of figures in a landscape depicting dwellings, wisteria vines and pine trees. Note; base is loose. Height 23 cm including stand
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A late Meiji carved ivory okimono figure group a street musician entertainer with puppet, drums and two young children. Sumi inkwork and all details well rendered. Some loss of hands to one figure, signed Mitsukazu. Height 16.5 cm
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A Meiji ivory okimono depicting fishermen beneath a large pine tree drying a large net, signed in red reserve Mitsugetsu. Some damage to the figures. Height 15 cm
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A Meiji period carved ivory okimono of a farmer gathering a basket of produce. He is standing smiling with clippers in hand wearing a patterned tunic and tobacco pouch sagemono. Mostly carved from one piece with one arm addition, signed on base. Height 14.5 cm
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A good Meiji period okimono ivory carving of Jurojin with a basket of peaches he stands in his usual benign pose holding his staff while a young boy clutches onto the basket at his side, all details and sumi patterns on the robe well rendered. Tokyo school, signed on red lacquer tablet. Height 19 cm
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A rare set of six 19th century European carved ivory figures of Dickensian Gentlemen in various Poses from servant to 'Man About Town', each standing on a wooden barrel base. Height 145 - 16 cm
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A Darkwood Netsuke. Late 19th century. Signed A good strongly carved study of a drunken/sleeping Shojo (mythical sake drinker). He sits happily holding his gourd. Signature illegible. Height 4 cm
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A walnut netsuke. Mid-19th century, unsigned. A fine and well carved study of a monkey clutching a large persimmon or peach with attached leaves. All the details are well rendered and the nut shape makes a very compact piece. Length 3.8 cm
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A Boxwood (Tsugu) Netsuke. Early 19th century. Unsigned. A good and nicely worn netsuke with patina. A study of a young boy doing 'Bekkanko' (see my eye) while holding a mask of Okame behind his back. An excellent example 0f this popular subject. Old English collection. Height 4.1 cm
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A Boxwood (Tsugu) Netsuke. Mid-19th century. Unsigned. A fine and well carved study of a seated monkey holding a large locquat or peach. The piece has an all-over evenly worn patina and is a good example of this subject. Old English Collection
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A dark boxwood netsuke, early 19th century, signed. An excellent and finely carved study of a rat leaning with one foot on a wooden tablet. Inlaid horn eyes and teeth. Signature illegible. All the hairwork and feet details well rendered and with smooth patina. Old English collection. Length 4.6 cm
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A Boxwood Netsuke. Mid-19th century. Unsigned. A well carved study of an old man sitting on the ground with a young boy climbing over his right shoulder. Some faint paint traces visible. The figure is possibly a mountain sennin. Height 4 cm
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A Boxwood (Tsugu) Netsuke. 18th century. Unsigned. A good carved boxwood study of a standing Gamma Sennin. He wears his usual mugwort leaf coat and has a sake gourd and staff. His toad alter ego sits on his right shoulder. Good patina with lightly worn details. Height 6.6 cm
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A boxwood netsuke. 19th century, unsigned. A very finely carved study of Shitake mushroom with a long tailed rat climbing up the stem. Inlaid black horn eyes and fine hairwork. A similar netsuke is illustrated, Lot 78, in Neil Davey, the Hindson collection. Length 6 cm
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A Boxwood (Tsugu) Netsuke. 18th Century. Unsigned. A good well worn with fine patina study of Gamma Senne standing dressed in typical robe and mugwort leaf cloak. His toad sits on his right shoulder. Himotoshi in the robe folds. Slight old damage. Height 7.8 cm
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A Boxwood (Tsugu) Netsuke. 18th Century. Unsigned. Another well carved figure of Gamma Senne with his toad on his right shoulder. He stands grinning with knees bent wearing a well carved mugwort leaf cloak and jacket and with a sake gourd at his waist. A very good example of this popular subject. Height 7.6 cm
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A Very Fine Pair of Japanese Satsuma Pottery Bottle Vases. Early Meiji Period. C.1870. With tall necks and painted floral symbols and mon decoration on a blue and brown ground. Signed on the base Kinkozan with Kakihan. Height 41 cm
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A fine large Japanese cloisonne vase. Meiji period, baluster shaped on a Chinese carved wooden plinth, the body with a very intricate standard cloisonne design of butterflies and Hoho birds in six large panels. Mon and floral lapette borders with a dragon entwined around the neck. Height including stand. 49 cm
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A very Fine Pair of Japanese Showa Period Silver and Gold Presntation Vases Each highly polished silver vase is in mint condition and of tapered baluster form with an applied gold chrysanthemum mon. Signed on the base with a character mark. Height 30 cm and each vase weighs 1200g. Formerly the property of Sir Robert Muldoon, Ex Prime Minister of New Zealaland, and sold with some of his effects in 1996. Together with wooden storage case
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A Very Large and Rare Japanese shibayama Ivory Tusk Vase, onlacquered wood stand. The body finely decorated in various techniques of fundane, nashiji and taka makie relief work. Hoho birds beneath a flower prunus over waves. Height 39 cm
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A Fine and Rare Japanese Bronze Figure Gong. Edo/Meiji Period C.1860. The semi-clad Nio (temple guardian) stands with muscular torso holding his left arm aloft and supporting the gong. Well cast details and engraved plinth with four feet. He holds the striker in his right hand. Signed around the gong rim. Height 59 cm
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A Fine and Rare Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Vases. Meiji Period. Bottle shaped with tall necks and standard wirework design of floral and leaf decoration on a pale blue ground. Intricate borders of triangles, spades, and floral motifs. Signed with a maker's lozenge mark in enamel and wire (not identified). Excellent condition. Height 31 cm
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An Extremely Fine and Rare Imperial Quality 18th century Qianlong Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Baluster Shaped Vase, on a carved wooden stand. Two major panels deeply carved with scenes of imortals playing Checkers or Go, under pine trees in a rocky landscape, with chrysanthemum foliage side panels. The Neck and base with spade shaped lappets of archaic forms and key pattersn. All the decoration on a very intricate diaper patters ground in dark red over charcoal lacquer. Silver inlaid key pattern and leaf…
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A fine quality Japanese Satsuma vase. Meiji period. Tapered form with two panels of Bijin, children and other figures. Diaper and brocade borders with floral band and neck, signed Zozan
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A Good Japanese Kutani Porcelain Jar. Meiji Period. Hexagonal shape with cover and inne lid. The panels handpainted in the traditional palette with quail, children, flowers, figures and mons. Signed on base. The cover with brocade pattern and Daikoku mallet finial. Excellent condition. Height 25 cm
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A Rare and Exceptional Ando Jubei of Nagoya 'Porcelain Dream' Cloisonne Vase. Of fat bodied form. A stylised landscape pattern with clouds is portrayed in gold wire. Silver rims. A large expanse of wireless pale blue and cream enamel complete the picture . Signed with seal in gold. Some minor hairlines and faults. Some caused by stress shrinkage. Impact fault in base 20 x 21 cm
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A Good Japanese Satsuma Pottery Vase. 19th century. Baluster vase in the shape of Hotei's sack with moulded gilt tassel cord. The body very finely painted with sages, senne and rakan with young children. Signed inscription on the body. Height 29 cm
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A Rare Japanese Satsuma Pottery Koro . of spherical shape on circular foot. The body decorated with two finely painted panels of scribes and Samurai at war between raised wave and diaper pattern borders. A relief dragon guards the lid (head damaged). Signed Satsuma impressed characters. Height 21 cm
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A Pair of Late Meiji Period Bronze Vases each of tapering form with a wide flared rim. An applied iris flower and stem attached in full relief. Carved wooden lotus bases. Height including bases 46 cm
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A good, Japanese cloisonne vase. Meiji period. Baluster shaped and with a design of peonies and buds on a branch with leaves all in silver on a wireless royal blue ground. Silver neck and foot rims, signed in silver wire on base Hayashi Kihyoe. Height 18 cm
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A, Japanese cloisonne vase, of baluster shape with egret motif. Minor hairlines on the shoulders. Attributed to Ota Jinnoei. Height 9.4 cm
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A fine Japanese cloisonne vase. Meiji period. Hexagonal shape with green basse-taille/gin-bari wireless technique. Three large gold fish swimming in a pond. Style of Ogasawara, unsigned. Height 15 cm
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A, Japanese cloisonne vase. Meiji/Taisho period, fat bodied shape with silver rims and three Manchurian cranes flying on a stippled green Basse Taille body, unmarked but attributed to Ando workshop. Height 12 cm
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A Japanese cloisonne vase. Taisho period, the hexagonal tapered body with an oxblood transparent enamel wireless glaze. Silver body with hallmarked foot and rim. Basse Taille flower and leaf decoration, signed on base Ota Jinnoei. Height 9.2 cm
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A good, Japanese cloisonne vase. Meiji period, the baluster shaped vase with thin neck and flared mouth in Gin Bari style with coloured flowers and leaves and flying butterflies, signed with stamped monogram. Artist Unknown, but similar to some of Kumeno Teitaro's work. Height 15.5 cm
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A good large Japanese cloisonne censer. Meiji period. With domed lid, the body decorated with a fierce swirling dragon, the lid with clouds all on a black enamel ground. Silver wire with Gin Bari technique. Four small spots of enamel missing possibly from handle removal, signed with mark of Ota Jinnoei. 23 x 25 cm
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A spectacular Japanese cloisonne vase. Meiji period. C.1900, wireless technique and depicting three large carp swimming; in green and gold, with incised and engraved metal body. Basse taille, unsigned but in the style of Ogasawara Shuzo. Height 24 cm
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An interesting early Japanese cloisonne vase. Maiji period. C.1875. Baluster shaped with pale blue ground decorated with numerous coloured mons and stylised flower heads. Copper metal base and rims. Height 24.5 cm
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A Japanese Vase. Meiji Period. 19th century. Six sided spherical shape with lid finial and on three feet. Allover pattern of spade shape panels with coloured scrolls decorated with dragons, Hoho birds and flowers. Height 16 cm
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A very fine quality Japanese cloisonne vase. Meiji period. C.1900, with long neck and tapered body. Silver wire with four panels of birds, flowers and butterflies on a green ground. Not signed but an obvious masterpiece of technique comparable to any Hayashi Kodenji or Namikawa Yasayuki piece. Height 24 cm
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A Japanese cloisonne vase. Meiji period, of squat form and decorated in standard cloisonne with butterflies and a Hoho bird amongst leaves on a cobalt/gold stone ground, unsigned. 10.6 x 12.4 cm
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A good and rare Japanese Meiji period circular cloisonne tray, the pattern of a kingfisher amid lotus leaves and flowers is artistically designed on a black ground. C.1880. Blue enamel back with spiral motif, unsigned. Diameter 30 cm
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A Stag Antler Netsuke. 18th Century. Unsigned. A well used and worn figure of a robed senne standing and holding a leaf fan. He wears a mugwort leaf cloak and has a long beard and hair plaits. The feet are probably of a slightly later period. Old English Collection. Height 7.6 cm
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An ivory netsuke. 19th century, signed Koichi. A very finely carved and good small Noh mask of the female demon Hannya. Carved horns and grimacing open mouth with fangs. Has an attached silk cord, signed Koichi. Old English collection. Length 3.3 cm
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A Bone/Stag Antler Netsuke. Early 19th century. Unsigned. A good fat bodied study of Suzume (the tongue cat sparrow). Inlaid black horn eyes, sumi stained tail and wings. A charming example of this popular subject. Old Japanese Collection
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A stag antler netsuke, 18th century, unsigned, of an old carved standing figure of a senne with short and long whisk brooms. He wears a robe with typical mugwort leaves, inlaid black horn eyes. Old English collection. Height 7.4 cm
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An Ivory Netsuke. 19th century. Signed Ichizan?, a well carved manju style netsuke in the form of a cluster of acorns and walnuts with leaves. The largest internally carved with a minute landscape scene. Old English Collection. Width 3.4 cm
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An Ivory Netsuke. Mid-19th century. Unsigned. A lightly worn and well carved study of a gourd and vine in stained ivory. Some ink detail cracks and the gourd has a worm hole. Natural himotoshi formed with the neck. Old English Collection. Length 4 cm
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A Marine Ivory Netsuke. 19th century. Unsigned. A well carved figure of a sake drinking senne sitting on a mountain rock. He wears a typical mugwort leaf coat and the dentine in the nawahl tusk is skillfully incorporated into the rockwork. Minor old foot damage. Height 3.3 cm
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An ivory netsuke, mid-19th century, signed Mitsumasa, a well carved and lightly stained figure of a seated Hotei with long beard and Chinese leaf fan. This piece has an all-over even wear and a good patina. Old Australian collection.L.4.2 cm
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A stained ivory netsuke. Late 19th century, signed Mitsukazu. A small well carved study of a kimono clad woman carrying a pine tree branch and sake gourd over her shoulder. Height 4.5 cm
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An Ivory Netsuke. 19th century. A good finely carved study of a seated Jurojin (one of the Seven Gods of Luck). A small karako is seated on his right shoulders. The ivory is lightly smoked stained. Signature illegible. Height 3.2 cm
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An ivory netsuke, early 20th century.signed Gyokuseki. A moked and stained ivory netsuke of a monkey in the hand of a Buddha. All-over polished smooth patina. Length 4 cm
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An Ivory Netsuke. Mid-19th century. Unsigned. A finely carved and rare small study of a fruit eating bat hanging from his hooked wings. Inlaid brown horn eyes. The piece has a nice all-over lightly worn patina. Height 3.7 cm
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Three contemporary Beef bone netsuke by New Zealand master carver Doug Marsden, internationally recognised and exhibited in Japan. A very finely carved young kirin seated on its haunches gazing at the stars, signed with initials Dm. Height 6.2 cm
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A Marine Ivory Netsuke by Doug Marsen. Signed. A very unusual study of Okame asleep inside a seashell with the fingers of one hand just protruding. Signed with initials Dm. Length 4.4 cm
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A Marine Ivory Netsuke by Doug Marsen. C.1985. Signed. An excellent marine ivory nawahl study of three juxtaposed clam shells each with a crab inside. Inlaid eyes in dark horn. Signed with initials Dm. Width 4.2 cm
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An Ivory Netsuke. Early 19th century. Unsigned. A carved aged ivory study of a mountain senne sitting on the side of a rocky outcrop. The carved edge section of ivory yellowing and the himotoshi is vertically drilled. Height 4.2 cm
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An ivory netsuke. 18th century, unsigned. A well carved and worn smoke stained ivory figure of a bearded merchant standing with his hat over his back. Large and small himotoshi. Old English collection. Height 7 cm
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A Boxwood Netsuke. Mid-19th century. Unsigned. An interesting study of a figure standing on getta beneath a partly collapsed parasol and holding a lantern. All details lightly worn with a smooth patina. Old English Collection. Height 6.7 cm
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A wood netsuke, 19th century, signed. A good well carved study of an Okame Noh mask with smiling jovial expression and with dimpled cheeks, signed with Kakihan (signature). One of the seven Gods of Fortune. Length 4.2 cm
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A boxwood netsuke, early 19th century, unsigned. An interesting study of Okame (Uzume) dancing semi naked with a mirror held behind her back, the piece has a slight shunga (erotic) appeal with good even wear and patina. Natural himotoshi behind the mirror. Old, Japanese collection. Length 5 cm
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A Walnut Netsuke. Mid-19th century. Unsigned. A clever and well carved study of a scowling Daruma completely enveloped in his robe. Inlaid silver and black coral eyes. All details lightly worn with good smooth patina. Old English Collection. Length 4.3 cm
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A Boxwood Netsuke. Early 19th century. Unsigned. An old well polished and worn study of a monkey seated on a rock and holding a large chestnut in his lap. Old English Collection. Height 5.7 cm
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A bamboo node okimono netsuke, 18th/19th century, unsigned. A very interesting carving of a warty toad fashioned from a bamboo node where the bamboo pattern has been skillfully incorporated into the design. Finely carved webbed feet. (Could be, Japanese or Chinese). Old English collection. Length 8 cm
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A wood netsuke. Late 19th century, signed, a good and well carved study of a grimacing monkey sitting inside the talons of a massive eagle. (traditional sworn enemies), the hairwork and scales well rendered. Signature illegible. Length 4.8 cm
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A Boxwood Netsuke. 19th century. Unsigned. A small well carved study of a Hanne mask (female demon) in typical threatening and grimacing pose with fangs exposed. Height 4 cm
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A Wood Netsuke. 19th century. Signed. A well carved and balanced study of a groaning man standing on getta sandals and holding his painfully stubbed toe. Height 4.5 cm
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A wood (ebony) netsuke, 19th century, signed. A well carved Noh mask of ‘Chiji no Jo’ (probably). (old man mask) with benign smiling expression, signed in archaic script on the back cord bar. Length 4 cm
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A Good 19th century Burmese Mandalay Bronze Buddha. Seated in earth touching hand position. Peppercorn curls, head-dress and a worn even patination. Height 58 cm Weight 55 cm
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An interesting large 19th century Chinese cast brass Dyak gong. Decorated in typical style with relief running deer and swirling dragons. The tapered sides with relief serpents, animals and foliate borders. 49 cm x 13 cm
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A Very Fine Chinese Jade Seal Box. Probably 18th/19th century but of archaic form. This casket shaped piece in dark variegated green jade is very well hollowed with a well fitted lid and rim. Chinese character inscription on lid and has a rosewood stand. Height 4.5 cm Length 13.7 cm Weight 7.3 cm
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An Imperial quality cinnabar lacquer treasure cabinet, late 18th century. All the surfaces richly carved and decorated with landscape scenes, the interior consists of four small and one large drawer with foliate carved faces. Hinges and handle made of brass, probably belonged to a lady of high rank or a court official. Height 38 cm weight 24.5 cm length 42.5 cm
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A Hanging Silk Scroll, depicting a nobleman, his horse and two attendants. Early 19th century. 38 cm x 73 cm
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A good 19th century Japanese wooden netsuke. Very realistically carved in the form of a skull, unsigned and with a small stand
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A Very Good Edo Period Ivory Netsuke. In the form of a grazing horse with sumi inkwork mane and inlaid black coral eyes. Small and large himotoshi. C.1800. Unsigned (Back legs damaged). Height 4.7 cm
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A Variegated Jade Carving Of Two Fish, onan original carved waveform rosewood stand. Height 7.5 cm (including stand) Length 15.5 cm
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A Chinese Qianlong jade Handling piece. Very finely carved with a design of a fox in a locquat tree, the mutton fat jade with brown skin cleverly incorporated into the leaves. Length 4.7 cm weight 3.2 cm
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An Old Korean Silla Pottery Stemcup and Cover. C.500 AD. In extremely good condition for the age with no obvious restoration. Height 22 cm
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A fine quality Chinese Qianlong period jade buckle, decorated in low relief with two well carved baby dragons and rosette roundels
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A fine quality Chinese grey jade handling piece, decorated in low relief with a stylised carved dragon/bird
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A Fine Pair Of Chinese Celedon Bowls. Early Ming Period. C.1500. Both of plain green glaze with no damage. Modern wooden stands. Diameter 19 cm
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A good Ming period Chinese tea bowl. Hares fur glaze with unglazed foot and rim. Diameter 10.6 cm. Height 5.2 cm
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A Large Thai (Sawankhalok) Shallow Green Celedon Glaze Bowl. With all-over crackle effect. Modern wooden stand. Diameter 292.mm
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An ivory mid-19th century shibayama Manju netsuke. A very fine and rare shibayama inlaid manju netsuke, the details of a bird on an elaborate perch are in coral, shell, gilded horn and hardstones. Carved shell cord hole. Signature shell tablet missing but the high quality strongly indicates the shibayama attribution. Old English collection.diameter 3.2 cm
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A Marine Ivory Netsuke. Mid-19th century. Unsigned. A very finely carved study of Tanuki (the racoon faced dog) sitting by the roadside and drumming on his greatly enlarged scrotum to waylay travellers at night. Kimono details and hairwork all well rendered. Old English Collection. Height 3.6 cm
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An Ivory Netsuke. 19th century. Signed Munenobu. An extremely well carved study of a tangerine with leaves and branch. The inside has been hollowed out and carved to reveal a scene of figures on horseback. Probably Yoshitune with his retainers. This actual netsuke is Ilustrated George Lazarnick. Netsuke and Inro Artists. P.1339. Diameter 3.9 cm
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An ivory netsuke, 18th century, signed Hidemasa, Kyoto school, a very fine and rare netsuke by a famous carver Hidemasa, the baby shishi is hatching from an egg, the sumi (ink) stained hair work is well rendered with powerful curls. Inlaid black coral eyes, ex Gilbertson collection. Length 4.5 cm
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An ivory netsuke. 19th century Manju, signed Hakuosai. A very well carved and rare Manju netsuke with twelve juxtaposed Noh masks. Sumi (ink) hairwork and red lips. Hakuosai. Active 1830 - 43 was the foremost carver of this type of work. Ex Gilbertson collection. Diameter 4.3 cm
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