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Ivory — Oriental - Philips Auctions Australia
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
Category:
Ivory
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| *** | An exceptional antique Indian ivory elephant with Howdah, mid 19th century, an exquisitely carved caparisoned elephant with howdah raised on an ornate fret and gadroon decorated base, with a raj figure and attendant, and a mahout to the front, height 39… | *** |  |
| *** | A large antique Chinese coloured and carved ivory tusk, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, Utilising the natural curvature of the tusk and symbolically representing the revered concepts of health, wealth and long life, including Shouxing with his prominent… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory figure of Vajradhara on stand, Qing Dynasty, 19th century finely carved wearing long flowing robes and bodhisattva jewels, seated in vajraparyankasana on a multi-petalled lotus flower within openwork foliate scrolls, pods and blooms above a… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Chinese carved ivory gourd, Qing Dynasty to early 20th century, a fine elongated gourd fruit with trailing vine leaves, in two halves, each exquisitely carved to the interior in high relief with military figures on horseback engaged in fierce… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine pair of Chinese ivory figures, late Qing Dynasty (late 19th /early 20th century), utilising the natural curve of the tusk and depicting traditionally attired male and female figures, the female holding a ruyi, and the male, a sword with characters,… | *** |  |
| *** | An antique Chinese carved elephant tusk on stand. Late Qing Dynasty to early Republic era, late 19th to 20th century. Utilising the natural curvature of the tusk, pierced and carved throughout with intricate pavilions and figures in a landscape setting,… | *** |  |
| *** | Two fine Japanese nude ivory ladies, probably Showa period, mid 20th century, two kneeling nude women engaged in a private reverie, one figure apparently bathing. Height 10 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine large pair of antique shibayama ivory vases, Meiji period, 1865-1912, Utilising the natural curvature of the tusk, exquisitely decorated in gold, coral, mother-of-pearl and depicting various birds including fowl and auspicious red crested cranes… | *** |  |
| *** | An fine ivory carving of the Shishi Fukijin on the Takarabune, Meiji period 1868-1912, finely carved, an elaborate vessel in full sail engraved and inked to represent woodgrain, decorated with patterns, motifs and mother-of-pearl studs and a large chicken… | *** |  |
| *** | A signed Chinese carved ivory tusk on stand, Qing Dynasty, 19th century in the form of a gently curved trunk raft, deeply carved on one side with figures variously occupied, the prow with dragon head holding a pearl in its pierced mouth, the other side… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese pierced ivory table screen | *** |  |
| *** | An Anglo-Indian rosewood elephant bench seat, circa 1920, a pair of chain decorated elephants with ivory tusks and nails with a simple, detachable plank seat, height 54 cm, length 129 cm, width 60 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A group of four signed Chinese Mammoth ivory male figures, probably Republic era, mid 20th century, in typical tea stained coloration, the four simply carved standing and bearded elder male figures, each enveloped in robes and with various head pieces,… | *** |  |
| *** | An elaborate ivory group of figures on boat by Kyorui, Meiji period, 19th century the long deck partly covered with a canopy emanating from a dragon's head, with two oni clambering over the top, and three musicians dancing beneath it, with other figures… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball on stand, late 19th/early 20th century, the ball of typical form with a floral-carved outer surface, resting loose on an elaborate carved multi-tiered high stand with a pair of birds and other details. Height 36.5 cm.… | *** |  |
| *** | An elephant ivory bridge, mid 20th century, Utilising the natural curvature of the tusk, and depicting eleven well carved trunk to tail linked elephants of graduating size, upon a customised carved and pierced timber display stand. Length 70 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of vintage Chinese coloured ivory figures, early people's Republic era, circa 1950s-60s, the serene pair of standing female figures, with elegantly flowing robes, each with a gentle deferential countenance, one holding a flower, the other an open… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory of a standing lady. 19th century. Wearing long robes, holding a floral carved fan in one hand and a basket in the other. Mounted on pierced timber base. Height 33.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Japanese signed ivory book, probably Showa period, mid 20th century, exquisitely carved as an open book with a curled corner, one page having a delicately inked image of female figures in a garden setting and a full page of tiny script facing; upon… | *** |  |
| *** | An antique Chinese ivory figurine, early 20th century, depicting a serene meirin finely carved in traditional draping attire and holding a spray of peony, the well-coiffed hair and refined facial features, enriched with inked decoration, with a rosewood… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Chinese carved ivory plaque on stand, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, the tusk section of arching fan shape, finely carved in deep relief with over fifty figures by a river in mountainous landscape, raised on a pierced hardwood fitted stand… | *** |  |
| *** | A charming pair of Chinese miniature ivory screens. Late 19th century, each screen comprises an intricately carved timber and ivory stand which supports a thin ivory plaque carved in relief depicting figurative scenes. Length 20 cm. Width 12 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Two Japanese nude ivory ladies, probably Showa period, mid 20th century, two seated nude woman engaged in a private reverie; one signed. Height 6.5 cm and 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese finely-carved ivory box and cover, late 19th/early 20th century of serpentine oval outline, the tapering sides of the box with ribs containing carved and pierced panels, the conforming cover with a floral-carved finial and outer edge. Height 10… | *** |  |
| *** | A signed Chinese Mammoth ivory carving of a man, probably Republic era, mid 20th century, in typical tea stained coloration, the figure of a seated, robed and bearded man with well carved facial features, lightly inked with script to the robe; archaic… | *** |  |
| *** | A large vintage carved ivory tusk, probably African in origin, carved with a herd of ten elephants in a forest, setting, signed G. Rungu underside and mounted in a palisander stand to one end, height 19.5 cm, width 68 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory female figure, mid 20th century, a Chinese beauty in draping attire carrying a fan, her face and hair both engraved and inked; upon a timber stand. Height 28 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese cloisonne and ivory figure of a maiden, 20th century. Long robed figure wearing a pierced lotus flower head dress and holding a lantern and standing on a carved wooden base. Height 32 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A carved Chinese ivory bitong. 19th century, the small tubular form displays a figurative scene of gambling men set in a mountainous retreat. Height 10 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A fine signed Japanese ivory okimono of a bear and cubs, Meiji period, 1865-1912, finely and naturalistically carved with a mother bear and her two play fighting cubs, with inscribed signature underside. Provenance: Purchased Sotheby's 2003. Height 5.5 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of antique sterling silver lady and gentleman figures, 1969 London, with mark for Israel Freeman & Son Ltd, London import stamp, an elegantly posed pair of figures in 18th century attire and raised on socles with vegetal borders in relief studded… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory figure of an elder, Qing Dynasty (1644-1908), Utilising the natural curve of the tusk and simply carved and stained to depict a traditionally attired elder holding a ruyi, with four characters within a double ring underside. Height 25 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A fine pair of Chinese ivory Fo dogs, possibly late Qing Dynasty, carved and engraved in the traditional manner, the lion dogs with fierce expressions, curled manes, and extravagant fan like tails, both seated, one with its paw upon a ball, the other with… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory warrior figure, late Qing Dynasty, 19th century, utilising the natural form of the tusk and depicting a classically attired elderly warrior figure carrying a ruyi and with a sword to his belt, engraved and inked and signed underside; with… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory lacquered relief carved trunk vase | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory fan | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory card case. Early 20th century, rectangular of typical form with a slide-off top, finely carved and under-carved to both sides and all edges with scenes of figures around buildings amidst trees, one side with an oval tablet… | *** |  |
| *** | An antique Japanese ivory vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, utilising the natural curvature of the tusk and finely carved in relief, engraved and inked with three animated naturalistic tigers, height 27.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An antique signed Chinese ivory pagoda vase, a finely carved and inked vase in two sections, the upper tiered pagoda elaborately pierced and hung with bells, the lower section in the form of a tripod censer with ornate dragon handles and richly relief… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory vase with cover. 19th century, the tubular vase carved with a relief pattern of encircling dragons with corresponding flattened carved cover. Height 16 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage carved ivory tusk, 1950s/60s, Congo, Utilising the natural curvature of the tusk and carved and pierced in the primitive manner depicting a line of elephants being pursued at both ends by crocodiles, upon a customised timber base, length 81 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A refined antique ivory okimono of monkeys on a dragon, Meiji period, 1868-1912, signed to cartouche, exquisitely carved and inked featuring four mischievous animated monkeys riding upon the back of a dragon flying through flaming cloud, cartouche… | *** |  |
| *** | An antique Chinese ivory Octopus ornament. Qing Dynasty, 19th century, depicting the writhing sea creature under attack from two male figures with implements with two small terrified and imploring children to the fore, and upon an integrated pitted rock… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese carved ivory cockerel on a lacquered panel, Meiji period, later 19th century, the finely detailed low relief image of a proud cockerel with splendid plumage, sitting upon a kakiemon style twisted and flowering prunus branch upon a black satin… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Chinese coloured ivory carving of a grasshopper on a cabbage, Republic period, 20th century, exquisitely carved as a realistic and very detailed insect upon a leafy elongated cabbage, with natural colouration and a cherry resting on the stalk,… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine pair of vintage Chinese ivory male and female figures, Zheng Chenggong, Prince of Yanping and his Wife, mid 20th century, with timber stands bearing Qianlong inscriptions, the pair of Chinese national heroes, he in an antique woven costume with an… | *** |  |
| *** | An antique signed Japanese ivory figure of a sage, Meiji period, 1868-1912, Intricately carved depicting the seated figure holding a sceptre and a small, Buddha figure on a lotus throne and encircled by a writhing kirin and dragon, both with mother of… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory okimono of an axeman, late Meiji period (late 19th/early 20th century), finely carved and engraved as a naturally posed axeman in the throes of his craft, wearing traditional attire and carrying various accoutrements, with intricate… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory group of Trailing elephants, seven elephants trailing in descending order of size on a curved base, stained black eyes, on a fitted carved hardwood stand. Length 39 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine antique ivory okimono of figures in a canoe, Meiji period, 1868-1912, an animated group of figures including musicians, scholars, figures pouring, drinks, an oarsman, a figure catching a fish and another holding a tortoise, all tightly fitted into… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese ivory and cloisonne emperor and Empress figures, the head of both and the hands of the emperor in carved and part stained ivory, their headdress and garments in gilt wire cloisonne with gilt filigree collars and adorned with mother of… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine signed Japanese ivory, bronze and timber figure, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the figure of an older man seated upon a hollow log on a naturalistic dark timber base, the body features in ivory, the face with inked colouring, the clothing cast in bronze… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Canton ivory card case, later Qing Dynasty, 19th century, with a lift off lid, and intricately carved to shaped panels on both faces and to lid with figural narrative scenes in a garden and pavilion setting; with interior repair. Length 11.5 cm.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory export fan with lacquered box. 20th century, the frame of carved ivory with silk fan featuring silk embroidery of butterflies, birds and blossoms complete in lacquered box with handpainted interior. Blade length 31.5 cm box length 37.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese finely-carved ivory dish on stand, late 19th/early 20th century, the dish of serpentine circular outline with radiating ribs containing carved and pierced panels surrounding an intricate centre-piece, the stand incorporating a small puzzle ball… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory okimono of a carriage procession, Meiji period (1868-1912), the lively carriage procession with the figures of four musicians on board, an elderly woman with dog pulling at the front and a mother and child pushing at the back, the… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory miniature covered jar. Mid 20th century, the petite ovoid jar with a flat topped lid, well decorated with the twelve Chinese zodiac animal symbols accompanied by script and bordered red seals to the reverse, the lid decorated with an… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Oriental ivory elephant bridge, mid 20th century, utilising the natural curvature of the tusk and depicting ten naturalistically carved elephants of descending size, length 67 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory okimono. Meiji period (1868-1912), utilising the natural form of the tusk, with a male figure holding a fan posed against a tree holding a child aloft; etched square and triangular marks underside. Height 25.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory card holder, qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912), the rectangular shaped holder set to the front with recessed finely carved cartouches of figures with in a garden and the reverse set with a single cartouche of floral sprays encompassing a central… | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Chinese coloured ivory carving of a grasshopper on a radish, republic period, 20th century, exquisitely carved as a realistic and very detailed insect perched on a long radish, with vibrant and natural coloration, cradled on a fabric covered… | *** |  |
| *** | A signed Japanese carved ivory erotica piece, probably Showa period, mid 20th century, carved and inked, and depicting a Japanese man lying on a woven basket opening to reveal a nude lady in relief, the man's face appearing under the lid; signed to the… | *** |  |
| *** | A shibayama ivory elephant Meiji period, 1868-1912, the elephant with caparison and beaded headdress decorated with mother-of-pearl and coloured ivory embellishments, height 6.5 cm, width 10.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory figure of a female dancer or deity, dramatically carved and pierced depicting swirling drapery and ruyi like clouds; upon a pierced and carved foliate timber base. Height 20 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Japanese rosewood pediment, Meiji period (1868-1912), beautifully carved and pierced with the image of a red crowned crane carrying an immortal or scholar, amidst swirling clouds, the scroll carrying figure with an ivory face and hands, and… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese carved ivory okimono, Meiji period (1868-1912), of a group of boys riding in a howdah on a caparisoned elephant with other boys on the ground around the elephant. Height 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese carved ivory Emperor and Empress figures, mid 20th century, the enthroned pair in elaborately carved attire, the Emperor upon his dragon throne holding court beads and the Empress upon her phoenix throne holding a ruyi sceptre, bordered… | *** |  |
| *** | A decorative Japanese hardwood inlaid Shodana cabinet, Meiji period, 1868-1912, an openwork cabinet with a series of asymmetrical tiered shelves carved and pierced with flora and birds, three cupboards and two drawers with gold lacquer, applied… | *** |  |
| *** | A set of carved ivory Chinese immortals, the set of seven small figures representing the immortals standing in traditional attire and holding their distinctive object, each raised on wooden stand, height 11 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage Oriental carved ivory elephant, mid 20th century, naturalistically carved with ruby style eyes and gilded nails and tusks, height 8.5 cm, width 13 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese okimono of a geisha, Meiji period, late 19th to early 20th century, the sinuous figure in softly flowing pierced and carved robes, with elegantly inked coiffed hair; upon a waisted carved stand. Height 22 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Burmese openwork ivory Stupa. Myanmar, early 19th century, the finial in the form of a bell-shaped stupa, carved from a single piece of ivory except for the parasol finial, enshrining an image of a seated Buddha in the witness position behind a… | *** |  |
| *** | A signed Japanese ivory figure of a fisherman with a child, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the engaging smiling figure of a man accompanied by a boy and carrying two, large fish over his shoulder, a paddle in his right hand, both attired in traditional robes… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory card case, late 19th/early 20th century, of serpentine rectangular outline with a slide-off top, deeply carved to both sides with scenes of figures amidst trees and buildings, the sides with foliage in relief. Height 11.5 cm. Width… | *** |  |
| *** | An antique ivory Chinese Guanyin, Republic era, first half 20th century, well carved and pierced depicting an elegantly posed Guanyin in draping attire and coiffed hair, holding a fly whisk in her left hand and a trailing branch of prunus blossom in her… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory emperor figure on horseback, early 20th century, the traditionally attired emperor figure carrying a sword and a box in his left hand, upon a decoratively saddled horse, with light engraving and inking. Height 16 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory carved box, late 19th century, the small lidded rectangular box intricately carved to all four sides and top of lid with figurative scenes and a floral frame. Height 4 cm. Length 12.5 cm. Width 9 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory umbrella handle. Early 20th century, with a curved end carved as a dragon's head, the shaft carved in two registers with dragons amidst foliage divided by bands of foliate decoration. Length 35 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved and stained ivory box, early 20th century, gourd-shaped, formed in two reticulated halves, the with smaller gourds, flowers, and butterflies stained in various colours, suspended on a cord and with a tassle hanging below. Height 7 cm.… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Cantonese export ivory puzzle ball and carved stand, late Qing, early 20th century the sphere carved to the exterior with roses amidst trailing foliage and enclosing approximately fifteen more spheres, each pierced with a geometric pattern, on a… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese finely-carved ivory vase, late 19th/early 20th century of facetted baluster form with a pair of pierced handles to the shoulder, the body divided with vertical and horizontal ribs containing carved and pierced panels of figures amongst buildings… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory card case. Early 20th century, rectangular of typical form with a slide-off top, carved all over with scenes of figures around buildings amidst trees. Height 10.5 cm. Width 6.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Japanese signed small ivory book, probably Showa period, mid 20th century, exquisitely carved as an open book with a curled corner, one page having a delicately inked image of seated figures in a rockwork and garden setting and a full page of tiny… | *** |  |
| *** | An antique ivory study of a lion, early 20th century, depicting a realistically modelled recumbent growing male lion, height 5.5 cm, width 13.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine antique Chinese ivory caparisoned horse, early 20th century, the animated semi-recumbent horse, beautifully decorated with a peacock eye saddlecloth and decorative regalia over its haunches, polished and tan coloured, and supported in a fitted… | *** |  |
| *** | A signed antique ivory okimono of a man Asleep over a wicker barrel, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the gentle study of a sleeping bearded man with his arms and costume wrapped around woven barrel, finely carved, etched and inked in black and brown colours,… | *** |  |
| *** | An antique Japanese carved ivory figure of guanyin, 19th century, the bodhisattva modelled standing holding up her vase and with a figure of Buddha in her headdress, standing on a lotus head supported by figures of a boy and a demon, incised and part… | *** |  |
| *** | A signed carved erotic ivory seal, late 19th to early 20th century designed as Chinese seal depicting a realistically carved actively standing couple in erotic encounter on an integral oval stepped base, inscribed with a springtime suggestive poem on one… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory Fo dog, later Qing Dynasty, 19th century, depicting a seated dog of fo with a menacing visage and a tightly curled and stained mane, with its left foot upon a small pup, and raised on an oval double lotus throne, with seal with in… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory umbrella handle. Early 20th century, with a curved end, the shaft carved and under-carved as a twig covered by a climbing flowering rose. Length 29.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A strand of vintage Chinese rosewood beads with ivory and semi precious stones, the strand of even round timber beads interspersed with coral and agate style, with one barrel shaped turquoise bead and a cushion shaped ivory bead, with cord and additional… | *** |  |
| *** | A richly carved antique Chinese ivory card case, late Qing Dynasty, 19th to early 20th century, finely relief carved throughout with tiers of figures engaged in activities and narratives in garden, pavilion and pleasure craft settings, length 8.5 cm,… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory signed Sow figurine, probably Meiji period, late19th century, Naturalistically carved as a lactating sow; signed and with display stand. Height 3.5 cm. Width 6 cm (without stand) | *** |  |
| *** | A finely carved Chinese ivory dragon boat with figures, Qing Dynasty, later 19th century, finely carved, the boat with fourteen oarsmen and six officials, the boat ornamented with scales to the body, a chicken head to one end and a dragon head to the… | *** |  |
| *** | Ivory Okimono from the late Meiji Period (1868-1912), carved as an elderly, bearded man carrying a staff with a child on his shoulders, the maker's signature verso | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory card case. Early 20th century, rectangular of typical form with a slide-off top, finely carved all over with scenes of figures around buildings amidst trees. Height 9.5 cm. Width 5.5 cm. | *** |  |