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Auction House:
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Number of lots recorded:93
Lots with images:93
Prices available:93
Category:
Ivory
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** A finely carved ivory Kris handle, a 24ct gold stand, Java, Indonesia, 19th century, height 12 cm, gold weight 41 grams ***
*** A large Chinese ivory brush pot, carved with scholars & immortals in relief, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, depicting the scene of an idiom: Hua long Dian Jing - paint the dragon, dot the eyes, & the story of the cowherd & the weaver girl meeting at the… ***
*** A Japanese finely carved ivory lidded box on four low legs, Hiding inside the lid a mother of pearl insect, Meiji period, the lower half carved as a threaded bamboo basket the top half as a profusion of flowers. Height 9 cm ***
*** An impressive Chinese ivory carving of a Happy sleeping scholar, signed modelled crouched in robes with fine detailing to the face, character mark to base. Height 19 cm approx 10 cm. Diameter at base ***
*** An impressive carved African ivory tusk (pre 1973) profusely carved with procession of elephants and a snake, 898 grms 57 cm long ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory cylinder with village scene, timber stand, height 9 cm Inc stand 16 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory figure of guanyin, length 19 cm ***
*** A Chinese ivory lozenge shaped card case with a lift off lid, Deeply carved with a village in the Mountains, 19th century, architectural structures in foliage, roof lines, doors, windows, staircases & the access via bridges, condition: a hairline crack on… ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory clam shaped shell on wood stand, the interior teeming with all the activities in a rural village, height 10, width 15, depth 8 cm ***
*** An ivory card case, intricately carved with architectural structures and numerous figures engaged in activities, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the rectangular case carved with leafy courtyards including furniture fine details of pavilions, doors, windows,… ***
*** Three carved ivory monkeys, see no Evil, Hear no Evil, Speak no Evil, Japan, Meiji period, height 4.5 cm ***
*** A Japanese carved ivory figure of a lady with flowers, timber stand, height 20 cm including stand ***
*** An extremely fine mammoth ivory carving of a beautiful young Buddha seated on a Naga throne, stylistically Cambodian, mid 20th century, wearing a simple off the shoulder robe folded in pleats falling from the left shoulder and a simple cap, sheltered by… ***
*** An ivory scholar's wrist rest, uncarved, a plain natural surface of the curved ivory panel, Qing Dynasty, 1644-1912. Provenance: The property of a gentleman, length 24.5 cm, width 6 cm ***
*** A Japanese carved & dyed ivory Persimmon okimono depicting figural scenes, Meiji period ***
*** A Japanese ivory beauty, dressed in a formal brocade kimono, holding a closed umbrella, Showa period, 20th century, a basket in the other hand, polychrome decoration and red seal mark to base, Wt. 460 grams, height 20 cm, diameter 6.5 cm ***
*** A Japanese ivory beauty, in a brocade kimono, Showa period, 20th century, with polychrome decoration and incised signature to base, Wt. 380 grams, height 20 cm, diameter 5.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese deeply carved ivory censer with lion-dog knop, 20th century, the flared handles with double rings, resting on three low animal mask legs, height 12 W16 cm ***
*** A Chinese mammoth ivory carving of the God of longevity, sheltering in a cave with a pine tree issuing from the rock, 19th century surrounded by all the symbols of longevity, the spotted deer, an alert crane and he and the children holding a peach.… ***
*** Two erotic Japanese carved ivory figure groups ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory boat carrying the eight immortals on the high Seas, each of the figures seated or standing holding their various attributes, on fitted black wood stand, length 32 cm height 9 cm ***
*** An Indian ivory figure intricately carved depicting a multi-arm deity with two other figures, a lion and a cow, the rear supporting a flaming mandorla, wooden base, 19th century. Height 15 cm. ***
*** A Japanese ivory beauty, dressed in a formal brocade kimono, carrying a Shamisen, Showa period, 20th century, with polychrome inked decoration and red seal mark to base., Wt. 459 grams, height 20 cm, diameter 6.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved and pierced ivory cigarette case, in a pillow shape with the cyclical date, 1938, a central diamond panel of two figures in a garden over a pierced ground within borders of flowers and buildings finished with a push button closure and… ***
*** Chinese ivory figure group of the eight immortals, standing on a stepped wooden stand, together with an ivory carving of a woman on carved ivory low pedestal., height 14 cm ***
*** A fine circular ivory lidded box, with a butterfly knop, and a faux ivory base, carved in the round with aspidistra leaves, curling up in layers from the base, native to Japan and china, height 7, length 9.5 cm ***
*** A finely pierced ivory fan the guards and sticks have a central vase with a spray of flowers and butterflies, c. 1930, between an arc of scrolls and motifs, original cream ribbon, Wt. 55grms, length 20 cm open 35.5 cm ***
*** A carved ivory puzzle ball, being held up by three standing elephants on a circular leaf base, a carved tusk & a box, early 20th century, the tusk with a procession of five graduated elephants on a wood stand, the ivory covered box carved with dragons (3)… ***
*** A Japanese carved ivory figure of a fisherman, height 24 cm ***
*** A Chinese ivory figure of a fisherman with a net AF. Standing on a rock with a large net, detailed fish beneath, repairable damage to left of net. Height 20.5 cm wide 7 cm ***
*** Two Chinese ivory puzzle balls and a stand, 19-20th century, a finely carved and pierced tiered pagoda, a stand on a wide circular base and two carved balls with numerous balls inside [4], Balls diameter 6 cm, pagoda height 20 cm ***
*** A Chinese ivory carving of a woman, with colour, standing in a long robes holding a branch, on a wooden base, condition: losses to top of branch, height 25 cm ***
*** An erotic Japanese carved ivory figure group ***
*** Three Japanese Shunga polychrome ivory carvings, incised signature, Showa period, 20th century, Wt 21 - 27 grams., height 4 cm, width 3 - 4 cm ***
*** Two Japanese carved and lacquered ivory figures, Ono no Komanchi and a Shinto Priest, seated on stand inlaid with silver wire, Komanchi is famed for her beauty and poetry. Height 4 and 5 cm ***
*** A Chinese ivory carving of a seated figure, playing a flute, mid 20th century. Provenance: Rose Private Collection, Chosun Antiques, height 25 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory tusk, 19-20th century, pierced and carved with a village scene, figures walking up and down, laden horses, row boats and houses on fitted stand, length 27 cm ***
*** A Chinese ivory card case with a recessed vase shape enclosing carving of a village, Qing Dynasty,19th century, finely carved with people pursuing daily activities amongst dense foliage and vegetation the reverse with two vignettes, one with an oval… ***
*** An ivory figure of a young smiling face wrapped in a long robe atop a circular ivory pedestal carved with leaves, late Qing Dynasty, holding a vase from which a plume of smoke that is rising and wrapping around the head of the figure, a hole in the centre… ***
*** A pair Japanese ivory figures, Uba and Okina, wearing tinted, patterned layers of clothes, Meiji period, note: after living to old age, their spirits were believed to have entered pine trees on the beach at Takasago in Harima. On moonlit nights their… ***
*** An Indian ivory tusk carved with tigers chasing large elephants. Height 29 cm ***
*** A fine Indian ivory sculpture in the form of Shiva, height 13 cm ***
*** A Chinese ivory puzzle ball, carved and pierced with writhing dragons on the outer ball, balanced on a wood stand, mid 20th century. Provenance: Rose Private Collection, Chosun Antiques, diameter 7 cm ***
*** A Japanese ivory figure, and a Chinese ivory pierced and painted dish, 20th century, both with signatures, height 16 cm, diameter 8.5 cm ***
*** A Japanese Shunga ivory okimono, signed, Showa period, 20th century, inked design in sepia tones to the kimono and hair, on a wooden stand, Wt. 30 grms, height 5.2 cm, length 3 cm ***
*** A finely carved ivory card case ***
*** An Indian ivory carved with Tigers. Length 17 cm ***
*** A carved ivory Chinese cribbage scoreboard 17 cm long ***
*** A Japanese carved ivory figure of a lady collecting seashells, height 13 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory Junk with Flags flying on fitted wooden stand detailed carving with people in various pursuits and movable doors length 21 cm ***
*** Three Japanese ivory netsuke, all with Pop-out eyes, two Daruma figures with coloured pigment, each signed & a standing Noh figure, figure H 5.2 cm ***
*** A carved ivory Japanese okimono, a wise man holding a staff in his right hand and fan in the left, signature to base, height 10 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory cigarette container, 11 cm ***
*** A Chinese puzzle ball, the openwork sculpture of fine detail depicting the flying dragon. Provenance: from an Australian private collection, 6 cm ***
*** An Indian ivory carving of stacked elephants balancing on a ball C1930 21 cm high including stand ***
*** A Japanese carved ivory figure of Jurojin, Sotheby's label to reverse, height 15 cm ***
*** A Japanese carved ivory figure of a fisherman, timber stand, height 26 cm including stand ***
*** A Chinese ivory puzzle ball on ivory stand with another ball in centre the outer sphere with undulating dragons with eyes inked and several inner moving balls, height 16 cm ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory figure of a sleeping man, 20th century, finely carved, depicting a man sleeping in a crouched position, robes flowing from hands to feet, with detailed expressive face, hair, and beard, one small loss to base at front of robes,… ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory figure of an elder together with a 20th century jade figure both with faults. Length 20 cm ***
*** A Chinese pierced and carved curved ivory sheet, a central rock forming from the bottom with various trees, figures, roof tops and a junk, on a fitted stand, height 22 cm, length 10 cm ***
*** A Japanese ivory figure of a fisherman with his catch on his shoulder and cormorant by his feet, signature to base, Meiji period, with a smiling weathered face, the fish and his vest picked out in colour, Wt. 299grms, height 13 cm 6 cm ***
*** A Japanese ivory box damaged Meiji period 1868 -1912 ***
*** A Chinese mammoth ivory carving of a sleeping sage, lying on one side, signature to base, black inkwork to the hair, beard and facial features his long robe drawn over his hands, raised on a fitted wooden stand, Wt. 106grms, height 4 cm, length 13 cm ***
*** A Chinese ivory carving of a dragon, condition, minor losses to tail and one claw., L. 14 cm ***
*** Two ivory figures, the first depicting a Chinese elder holding an infant, the second of a sitting buddha, 20th century. ***
*** A Chinese carved ivory figure of Buddha set upon a stepped hardwood base Height 13 cm inc stand ***
*** A miniature painted on ivory with an illuminated border, India, 20th century, a micro mosaic frame inlaid with bone. Provenance: The Son of a former Ambassador in Asia 13 x 24 cm ***
*** A Japanese carved ivory figure of Jolly Buddha, height 6 cm ***
*** A Japanese carved ivory figure of a mother & child picking Mushrooms, height 6.5 cm ***
*** A Chinese ivory figure of the God of Longevity with a child, 19th/20th century, the bearded gentle faced God with a very long staff shelters a child behind his flowing robe., condition: natural cracks due to age., height 10 cm ***
*** A finely carved ivory bangle of a Garuda, mid 20th century, Indonesia, the curved exterior surrounded by floral scrolling, diameter 10 cm. Provenance: Old Sydney collection, purchased in Java 1970s ***
*** Chinese ivory filigree carving, finely carved filigree carving of figures in a landscape with pine trees and pavilions, on an ebonised base., condition, small losses and chips, height 14 cm ***
*** A vintage parasol with carved ivory handle, c. 1920s ***
*** A carved ivory puzzle board on stand ***
*** A small carved ivory elephant ***
*** An Indian ivory carving of a goddess, figured with four outstretched arms, standing upon a lotus flower C1930 16.5 cmhigh inc stand ***
*** A Chinese ivory five layer puzzle ball raised on a stand, mid 20th century, decorated with dragons in clouds with a figure of a court beauty holding a flower, in original box, Wt. 34grms, height 15 cm, diameter 3.5 cm ***
*** An ivory figure of a farmer returning on the back of his ox, cold painted, china, Republic period, seated side saddle and wearing a broad brim hat, holding aloft a bunch of flowers in his right hand and pomegranate in the other, mounted on a stand inlaid… ***
*** A Chinese ivory carving depicting passengers in a dragon ship, on wooden stand L. 14 cm ***
*** A Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory & painted paper fan, with plain ivory guards enclosing finely painted paper fan with birds and blossom flowers, paper loose from frame and torn down on crease 27 cm long ***
*** A carved ivory depicting a Japanese geisha figure. Height 17 cm ***
*** A Chinese ivory shoe horn carved and pierced with a writhing dragon handle, early 20th century, Wt. 30grams, length 18 cm, width 4 cm ***
*** Two miniature Indian portraits on ivory in a brass frame, height 4 cm, width 6.5 cm ***
*** A 19th century Chinese carved ivory figure of a Gentleman with box (Af) ***
*** An ivory carving of fisherman balancing on rocks, china, 20th century, mounted on a rectangular wooden stand, Wt 45grms, height 10 cm, length 5 cm including stand ***
*** A Chinese rectangular shaped box inlaid with jade and agate figures with ivory faces, length 16 cm ***
*** An Indian ivory paperweight carved with elephant, together with small elephant A/F C1930 ***
*** A Chinese simulated ivory carving of a procession of five elephants crossing a bridge with wooden stand, 26 cm length 21 cm(8') length ***
*** A Chinese ivory carving of a court lady wearing a flowing robe and holding a long stemmed lotus, mid 20th century, raised on fitted stand, Wt with stand 82grms, height 13 cm ***
*** Chinese ivory carving of three Wise Monkeys, on a wooden base, height 7 cm ***
*** A Chinese stitched silk panel, together with a seal, purse, comb, carved ivory monkey group and porcelain figure of Guanyin ***
*** A Chinese ivory, filigree silver and enamel bracelet & two bone crochet hooks (3) ***