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Ivory — Oriental - Cordy's
Auction House:
| Cordy's | |
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
Category:
Ivory
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| *** | An exceptional large old carved ivory tusk, finely detailed as a goddess, natural curved tusk form, the standing goddess in traditional robes with a floral branch held to her right hand, a further basket of flowers to her left, her coiffured hair adorned… | *** |  |
| *** | A substantial Chinese Qing period carved ivory tusk depicting the Eight Immortals voyaging to the Feast of Peaches, adrift on a boat with a superstructure carved as a gnarled and ancient pine, the rudder and furled sail as a lotus leaves and flowers… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of fine old Chinese ivory carvings of temple lion dogs, each modelled in fearsome pose, seated upon a double lotus plinth, each with a captured ball in their mouths, their shoulders draped with a collar supporting tassels and bells, the male's… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of fine quality Japanese Meiji period ivory birds, fine intricate detail, inlaid horn eyes both with signed seal marks and mounted on rustic wood plinths length 22 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved elephant tusk bridge, finely pierced and carved with figures, pagodas, temples and walled forts in a wooded landscape. Mounted on carved wooden stand. Length 71 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive Chinese carved ivory tusk section, finely detailed as a vessel/land section from which numerous figures are pulling in a net laden with fish, shrimps and crabs, a bird in flight with fish to its mouth included, a woman standing under a… | *** |  |
| *** | A large and impressive Chinese carved ivory elephant tusk, elaborately pierced and carved with a mountainous village scene including multiple buildings amongst rocks and trees, a graduated four tier temple adorns the middle, further temples to the lower… | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive pair of mid-20th century Chinese large carved ivory figures, Emperor and Empress, both with very finely detailed garments depicting dragons, pearls and clouds, he stands holding his long bead necklace, sword to his right hand, long ponytail… | *** |  |
| *** | An old and elaborately carved Chinese ivory tusk, the extensive landscape with multiple figures ad buildings, includes temples, figures on horseback, etc. Various elements pinned to the top. Length 60 cm, raised on carved fitted tapered wooden stand. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Qing Dynasty period ivory wrist rest, finely carved to one side in high relief with an allegorical landscape with figures, the other side with calligraphic inscriptions. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 26.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large and impressive section of ivory elephant tusk, beautifully carved in relief with the Buddhist patrons, the signs of the zodiac, rats, ox, tiger, rabbits, snake, horse, sheep, monkeys, rooster, dogs and pig, the rim with Greek Key pattern border,… | *** |  |
| *** | An ornate Chinese carved ivory elephant tusk, fully carved and pierced along its length with landscapes, pagodas and temples including numerous figures; the roofs and structures of two of the buildings emphasised with the addition of two large affixed… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory tusk bridge, well carved with a scene of equestrian warriors in a wooded landscape, raised on a dark rosewood carved plinth base. Width 32 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine antique Chinese ivory vase and cover, of tall ovoid shape with lion mask captured ring handles to the neck, the body intricately carved in relief with a celestial garden populated with numerous figures of deities, attendants, sages and children… | *** |  |
| *** | A large and impressive Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball on stand, the pierced and carved ball with an elaborate deep floral carved ball enclosing at least 18 further concentric balls with various floral, trellis and other pierced decoration, the tall… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Shibiyama tusk vase, signed Masahisa on an inlaid mother-of-pearl tablet, decorated in aogai, tortoiseshell, stained ivory, coral, horn and wood, one side with a pigeon beside a display table and vase with a profusion… | *** |  |
| *** | A group of six Chinese ivory carvings of immortals, each modelled kneeling and holding in their hands various talismans. All in natural ivory with light tea staining, and each marked underneath with double character seal mark. Tallest 10 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of vintage ivory figures, in the form of an elephant in ornate jewelled full body caparison carrying the Buddha on his back, the Buddha seated on lotus throne in protective pose, each figure a mirror image of the other, attached to a decorated… | *** |  |
| *** | A c.1900 Japanese carved ivory tripod lidded censer, the tall lid surmounted with shishi and pup, the four captured ring handles issuing from shishi masks, the ovoid body with deep carved dominant panels including dragons amongst scrolling crowds and… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved Chinese ivory figure, of a young man holding a basket of peaches elevated to his shoulder. Raised on rosewood square plinth stand. Overall height 27.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory bust of the goddess Kuanyin, her serene face surmounted by a carved and pierced diadem decorated with a deity flanked by dragons amongst foliage and clouds. Raised upon a conforming carved stand configured as the portrait's… | *** |  |
| *** | An old Japanese finely carved ivory tusk section of long rectangular natural curved form, deep relief detail of mountainous village landscape with multiple figures, elephant, buildings, bridge and trees.28.7 x 7.8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive Japanese bone and ivory lacquer panel, the black panel set with detailed carvings of peonie roses on leafy branches and bird and moth, the panel set in a metal frame with hooks to the top for hanging, some damage and old repairs. 71 cm x 122… | *** |  |
| *** | A group of six Chinese ivory carvings of Immortals, each modelled kneeling and holding in their hands various talismans. All in natural ivory with light tea staining, and each marked underneath with double character seal mark. Tallest 10 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory okimono of a fisherman, standing lifting a basket from whose woven side a short finned eel escapes, signed with incised character and with red lacquer seal tablet under the base. Height 12 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ornately carved ivory elephant tusk, fully pierced and carved with scenes of figures within a landscape highlighted with trees and buildings completing daily tasks, the roofs and structures highlighted with inserted flags and tall finial, raised… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory fishing boat, carved as a sampan with numerous figures upon its deck casting a finely pierced net from its bow; the net drifts below a broad range of sea-life whilst the figures prepare to receive its abundance. Raised on redwood… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese Tokyo School ivory figure of a samurai, standing wearing robes decorated with clan mon, he grasps his katana in his right hand, his wakizashi thrust through his belt, a signalling baton held in his hand and concealed behind his back. Finished… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese carved ivory Emperor and Empress figures, both with ornate headdress, well detailed robes highlighted with a dragon amongst scrolling clouds, the Emperor with a sword to his left hand, holding his beaded necklace to his right, the… | *** |  |
| *** | A large fine quality Chinese Canton ivory puzzle ball on stand, the exterior ball carved and pierced with flowers and dragons, the tall ornate stand carved with a smaller ball, dragons and mountainous village scene. Height 42 cm. In original fitted box. | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Chinese ivory tusk section vase, very finely pierced and carved with walls of bamboo, chrysanthemums, roses, prunus blossoms, wisteria and other leafy branches, numerous birds perched amongst the branches along with a phoenix and dragon. Raised on… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese ivory figures of noblemen, they stand wearing highly patterned robes detailed with colour, one holds a ruyi sceptre, the other a furled scroll. Provenance: Private Collection Auckland. Height 25 cm on wooden stands. | *** |  |
| *** | A carved ivory figure group, a decaying lotus leaf being eaten by a snail, frog and snake, with two flower buds one about to burst into blossom and the other underneath the leaf in the same decaying state. 13 cm x 6 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Japanese ivory okimono of a basket maker, seated with numerous examples of his produce at his feet, he ties the rim of a basket, his hair in Edo period chonmage topknot, his robe finely diaper patterned, a sagemono suspended from his obi. Signed… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory okimono figure group, of a man and child wearing patterned robes, the man carries a chicken and basket, the boy a large radish; they stand before a small stream. Repair to base. Two-character signature to base. Height 18 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive Chinese carved ivory long dragon, fine detail of scales and all features, his mouth open showing teeth and tongue, his front claw holding a mystic pearl, his body in long swirling form. Length 52 cm, raised on hardwood stand | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of large heavy old ivory elephants, both with trunks curling towards the ground. Lengths 19 cm and 21 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A superb carved Chinese ivory figure of Kuanyin standing in traditional robe holding a peony flower, ornate headdress including an exotic bird to top, a rope and coin held carefully in her right hand, on lead weighted carved and black stained wood base.… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chinese carved ivory three section tower, raised on three legs with ball and claw feet and dragon faces to the top, the bottom section carved with a phoenix carrying deities in a forest to one side, the other side with musicians amongst the forest… | *** |  |
| *** | An outstanding Chinese carved elephant tusk, finely carved detail of temples, pagodas, trees, the shoreline with fishermen etc, raised on rosewood stand. Length 71 cm (tusk) | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese Taisho period ivory miniature shrine cabinet (butsudan), rectangular with corniced pediment and flanged base, two doors to the front, raised on wooden plinth, all surfaces decorated in low relief with Buddhist adherents, the doors opening to… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono of a woodsman seated to smoke his kiseru pipe, a frog at his feet captures his attention, signed on red lacquer tablet under the base. Width 12 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A late Meiji period Japanese ivory okimono carving in the form of a partially peeled banana, with intricately detailed flesh and colour stained skin. Signed. Length 15 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A massive mammoth ivory tusk carving, of a Chinese sage, seated with his robe gathered around him, holding a book. Seal mark under the base. Height 26 cm. On wooden stand. | *** |  |
| *** | An extremely finely carved Chinese ivory tusk section, deeply carved with figures, equestrian warriors, pavilions, ridges and pagodas in a wooded landscape. Tusk length 42 cm, raised on a carved wood stand | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese Qing finely carved solid ivory 'fighting' figures, the two men in traditional robes each with one leg and arm raised opposing each other, their robes flowing. Height 18.2 cm, raised on hardwood table form stand with pierced square… | *** |  |
| *** | A quality large carved ivory figure group of four Chinese child skaters, various poses with arms outstretched, upon an ivory oval base supported within a carved wood stand. 29 cm x 17.5 cm x 18.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A carved solid ivory figure of Hotai, in traditional pose with arms raised in the air, standing on a carved wood plinth base, height with stand 25 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Meiji period Japanese ivory carving of a woman, wearing a kimono that has the obi knotted taiko musubi, and holding a basket of shellfish in her left hand and a hermit crab in her right. Lightly stained. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height… | *** |  |
| *** | A quality old Chinese carved gourd bodied cricket container, finely carved with sinuous dragons chasing the mystic pearl, wave and lappet borders, the ivory screw fitting lid with finely carved and pierced tortoise shell domed top, carved character marks… | *** |  |
| *** | An old large Chinese ivory carving of a standing gent holding a branch of peaches around the back of his head, his left hand supports a basket with further peaches, his robe draped and with long tassels, on cloud form carved wood stand. Height of figure… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved Indian ivory hand mirror, the profusely carved frame decorated with animals, gods and goddesses, small oval bevelled glass mirror to the centre. 9 cm x 27 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Meiji period Japanese ivory carving of a woman, wearing a kimono that has the obi knotted nij?daiko musubi, standing holding a flute. Signed on inlaid red lacquer tablet. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 19 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine quality Japanese Meiji period carved ivory figure group, the Japanese woman in traditional dress with a child to her back, a removable fan to her right hand. Inset red table to the base signed with three characters. Provenance: The Flower Family… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono of a drum and basket seller, his wares slung about him and at his feet as he stoops to tie his gaiter. Signed on red lacquer tablet inlaid under the base. Height 8.4 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono of a peanut merchant, he sits calculating on an abacus his produce in a basket at his feet. Signed on red lacquer tablet inlaid under the base. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. Height 8.4 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory figure of Shou Lao, he stands wearing highly patterned robes detailed with colour, holding a ruyi sceptre and dragon staff. Provenance: Private Collection Auckland. Height 26 cm on wooden stands. | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese ivory card case, finely carved with exterior themes, figures in gardens, etc. 7.5 cm x 11 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection. | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese carved ivory xiezhi lion dogs, modelled seated on a two tiered base of crashing waves, with flattened single horns above their whorled manes, their bodies covered in scales, height 16.5 cm excl. stands. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese finely carved ivory tusk section with multiple figures in a landscape of temples, rocks and trees with a fitted tall standing temple and flag, tapering to a point, on a fitted carved hardwood stand. Length 37.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old large Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball on stand, the multi-layer ball carved with traditional sinuous dragons upon a cup support and tall pedestal base carved with ball and cylinder forms, some damage to the ball. Under glass dome on aluminium base… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese late Meiji period ivory kodansu (miniature cabinet), with two panelled doors opening to reveal four drawers, the top, sides and doors decorated with fine intaglio carvings depicting acrobats and a musician, geisha and samurai, children and… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese large old carved ivory figure of an emperor, he stands in traditional robes with beads suspended from his shoulders and back, a table held to his front, formal head dress, the disc form base plate with engraved character marks, black stained… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved Chinese puzzle ball on stand, the ball of approximately 10 concentric levels, the outermost carved as sinuous dragons, raised upon a turned carved and pierced stand, the uppermost support absent. Height 35.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An ornate Chinese carved ivory figure of the goddess Kuanyin, depicted standing holding a mirror and a bough of peony, further peony grow at her feet, raised on a pierced wooden plinth base. Overall height 24.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory figure group, depicting a street food seller cooking shellfish over a brazier for a male customer who sits before a tray of prepared food and rice wine. Signed on inlaid lacquer tablet under the base (Masada?) | *** |  |
| *** | A good c.1900 carved and turned ivory chess set, one side red stained, the other plain, each piece with a pedestal base, fine turned multiple layered detail, the rooks, bishops and knights with carved highlights, minor attention required, housed in a… | *** |  |
| *** | A tall old marine ivory carving of Hotei, standing with two children upon his shoulders, another at his feet, the base with character marks to the inlaid red tablet. Black stained detail to the fine engraving, height 29.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Three Indian miniatures on ivory, depicting princes and their consorts, in a contemporary display frame. Largest 13.5 cm x 10.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Japanese carving of a seated monkey, he wears a short jacket, holds a peach to his left hand, an ivory stick to his right, ivory small detail to the peach and inlaid tablet to his back, signed. Height 8 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese Meiji period ivory okimono, of a man and child seated beneath a bird net where a beetle has alighted and the child tries to reach it with a bamboo pole. Signed with incised two character signature. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.… | *** |  |
| *** | A good late 19th century Chinese finely carved ivory tusk section brush pot carved in relief with figures in a landscape of trees, mountains and foliage highlighted with butterflies, birds and animals, all on a fine circular repeating trellis type ground,… | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century finely carved ivory Chinese card case, the front with cushion shape carved with a celestial landscape framed by a profusion of flowers, the back intricately carved with a complex townscape and gardens. Oblong with serpentine outline.… | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive carved ivory articulated crab, life size with solid body, eight legs and two large claws to front, movable sections, fine engraved naturalistic detail, one back leg requiring attention. 25 x 10 x 9 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A vintage carved ivory lamp, the tusk section mounted on a turned wood base, profusely carved with Eastern and Indian scenes under a leafy canopy of trees, two very minor chips. Diameter at height of tusk section 12 x 20 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese carved ivory figure of a sage, the bearded gent standing in a formal robe, engraved detail highlighted with blue and blue, red and black ink staining, he wears a coroneted hat, a long gnarled dragon headed staff held in his left hand, a… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese Qing Dynasty period ivory wrist rest, finely carved to one side in high relief with a celestial landscape with figures of the eight gods of fortune and attendants, the other side with a sage and attendant in landscape with birds and butterfly.… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory card case, the exterior profusely carved with village scenes. 5.5 cm x 9.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Japanese carved ivory okimono, of a seated sennin holding a staff with reishi mushroom and gourd lashed to the top, a toad perches on his left shoulder and balances on his raised left hand. Some age cracks and minor repair to staff. Incised five… | *** |  |
| *** | A carved solid ivory figurine of Kuanyin, she stands holding a bunch of flowers, hair in an elaborate top knot, attached to a turned wooden base, some damage. Height on stand 35 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese ivory puzzle ball of ten concentric layers, the outermost carved with a dragon amongst clouds and birds amongst bamboo, the inner layers carved with various complexities of diaper patterns, stars, cruciform piercings. Provenance: The Flower… | *** |  |
| *** | A finely reticulated Chinese ivory vase, tall ovoid shape pierced with a trellis walls and oval lozenge panels of diaper pattern, height 20.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large and impressive Japanese carved solid ivory figure, of a standing man feeding a monkey perched on his shoulder, his robe patterned with rondels, his yakata with rayskin pattern and bearing futatsu-domoe seals, his hair gathered in chonmage style… | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese hardwood and marble side table, the serpentine top with a variegated red ivory and mushroom marble centre, floral carved apron with ball and claw feet and carved demon head to the top of each leg, with curving stretcher base. 53 cm x 48 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old carved Chinese ivory statuette of the goddess Kuanyin, modelled seated holding a ruyi sceptre and mala beads, her long tresses tied in loops over her shoulders. Height 15.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese very finely engraved ivory panel with landscape scene including Shao Lao, the god of longevity with deer and other figures, an engraved miniature verse to the top left corner. 5.5 cm x 6.3 cm. Within a hardwood frame and stand in need of… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of mid-20th century Chinese carved ivory panels, each of half tusk form, finely carved with a three-dimensional scene before the solid curved back panel, traditional scenes of birds, florals, bamboo and rocky outcrops, both with vivid staining in… | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese carved ivory figure of a fisherman, he stands with his catch held in one hand, a small net to the other. Signed under the base. Height 24.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese ivory okimono, a toad on frog's back on another toad, each with ebony inlaid eyes. Height 4.6 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory card case, one face intricately carved with a profusion of flowers, the other side with a border and panel of conforming flowers within a serpentine outline. 11 cm x 7.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Japanese Meiji period carved ivory lidded container, the oval tusk section finely carved with monkeys, stained detail, the lid with applied finial as a seated monkey eating a fruit. Height 11 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A finely carved Japanese ivory vase in low relief with Sei?bo, Queen Mother of the West, riding a kirin accompanied by attendant women and a child. Engraved seal mark under base, height 14.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of Chinese carved ivory emperor and Empress figures, both with ornate headdress, well detailed robes the emperor holding his beaded necklace in his right hand, the Empress holds a sceptre in her left hand, on turned wood stands. Height 19 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese carved ivory figure of Shou Lao, standing holding the sacred peach and his staff with sacred bat and gourd, on turned wood stand. Height 34.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Chinese ivory medicine doll, the naked woman lying on her side, finely carved detail and in good polish. Supported on a fitted long rectangular stand. Length 26 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Chinese carved ivory figure of a fisherman, the one piece carving with a bearded gent in traditional robe holding a long pole with seven fish suspended, a child to his side. Height 25 cm, raised on carved hardwood stand. | *** |  |